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Nyheim Hines, emotional Bills jolt Patriots, claim No. 2 seed

Field Level Media

Nyheim Hines returned two kickoffs for touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills closed the regular season with a 35-23 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Hines scored from 96 and 101 yards out to become the 11th player in NFL history with two kickoff return touchdowns in the same game.

With the victory, Buffalo (13-3) clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC. The Patriots (8-9) were eliminated from postseason contention with their loss and Miami's 11-6 win against the New York Jets.

The game was the first for the Bills since safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.