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NFL Power Rankings: 49ers snatch top seed, Patriots lose footing entering playoffs

By Dan Parzych

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown against the during the first quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on December 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown against the during the first quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on December 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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10. Buffalo Bills (7)

With the No. 5 seed already locked up prior to Sunday, the Buffalo Bills made the easy decision to rest most of their starters, and thanks to a surprise Week 17 in the AFC that saw a bit of a shakeup, the team will now face the Houston Texans.

Once again, the defense of the Bills has played a major role in the team securing one of the Wild Card spots in the AFC, but the play of Josh Allen has been the major difference-maker for Buffalo this season.

When looking at some of the other candidates that were available at the time of the draft in 2018, the Bills took plenty of criticism for their decision to go with Allen.

And while Allen clearly still has a lot to prove as an NFL quarterback, no one seems to be questioning the decision anymore with the progress made during his second year in Buffalo.

After years of dealing with frustration at the quarterback position, the future finally appears to be bright for the Bills on offense with Allen under center.

Facing the Texans on the road will be far from easy to help kick off the playoffs, but also keep in mind that Allen and the Bills have pulled off a few impressive wins away from home this season, meaning Buffalo is the last team to sleep on.

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