According to the New York Times, the Buffalo Bills have an 89% chance of making the postseason. A win over the New England Patriots would bump that to 98%. Pretty good. But not clinched.
If the Bills get some help in Week 17, they can be locked and loaded with a playoff spot heading into the season finale against the Miami Dolphins. Buffalo will very likely have something to play for in Week 18, too, but getting this first bit out of the way will have fans breathing a sigh of relief.