It hasn’t happened since 2004. A Week 17 game for the Bills with a potential playoff berth on the line. For players on Buffalo’s roster that have waited quite some time for such a scenario, there is undoubtedly extra energy in the locker room.
“We’re fired up,” said nine-year vet Eric Wood. “This is a playoff game for us essentially. We have to win it. It’s exciting. First Week 17 that I’ve been a part of here that we’ve had something on the line. We’ve got to go down to Miami, a tough place to play and go get a win first.