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AFC East News, Jan. 2, 2016

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January 2, 2016

Schedule of Articles

Sat. 1/2: Saturday Links

Sun. 1/3: AFCE Tailgate Party Final week

Mon. 1/4 @ 11am: A Look at The NFL Playoffs by Luciano11

Tue. 1/5: Bills Recap by ArcherNoles1863

Wed. 1/6: Slick’s Weekly Overreactions by SlickVinny

Thu. 1/7: Final Rankings and Stats

Fri 1/8: NO ARTICLES

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Schedule of Articles

Sat. 1/2: Saturday Links

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Mon. 1/4 @ 11am: A Look at The NFL Playoffs by Luciano11

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