By Norm Elrod
(CBS Miami) — The AFC East is experiencing what appears to be a changing of the guard. The Buffalo Bills lead the division at 8-3, followed closely by the upstart Miami Dolphins at 7-4. Both teams have legitimate playoff aspirations and are on a collision course for a Week 17 matchup that could determine the AFC East title. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots, division winners 11 years running, sit at 5-6. Were the season to end today, they would not make the playoffs. The same goes for the 0-11 New York Jets, obviously, though they likely passed that milestone weeks ago.