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BUFFALO BILLS

Bills head into the bye with playoff optimism, bolstered by having the NFL’s weakest schedule over the final five games.

The teams that Bills fans should be rooting for in the final weeks
http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2013/11/19/5117562/afc-playoff-picture-week-12-buffalo-bills-rooting-interests

NEW YORK JETS

10 things to watch for as the Jets seek scoreboard balance against the Ravens.

http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/JETS-RAVENS-10-Things-to-Look-For/a876b434-70a4-4fea-a9b3-e380bc1b6e7c

MIAMI DOLPHINS

A win over the surging Panthers on Sunday is just what the Dolphins need to boost their playoff hopes

http://www.news-record.com/sports/pro_sports/article_b7d9991a-5404-11e3-aa99-0019bb30f31a.html

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Unconventional preview: Patriots-Broncos – Why not?
Everything else has been covered ad nauseam this week.

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