The NFL has decided to cancel the Bills-Bengals game ... and will now potentially play the AFC Championship game at a neutral site.
The cancellation throws a wrench into the playoffs ... as the Bills-Bengals game had major postseason complications.
In an effort to mitigate any advantage, the league has proposed several options ... including potentially playing the AFC Championship game at a neutral site, removing any home field advantage. The issue is the Bills-Bengals game could have determined who was the #1 seed ... important not just because that team would have home field, but also a first-round bye.
There are 3 potential scenarios where the Championship game would be played in a neutral area. Those scenarios depend on week 18's games, but it's likely a Buffalo vs. Kansas City game would be at a neutral site. There's also a chance a Buffalo or Cinci vs. Kansas City game would be played at a neutral area.The Bengals will play the Ravens on Sunday ... while the Bills will take on the Patriots.
The NFL's plan isn't yet set it stone ... the league has called a special meeting tomorrow where the plan will likely be finalized.
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