The Buffalo Bills could move into first place in the AFC playoff race this weekend! Josh Allen and Buffalo enter Week 8 at 5-1, tied with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, and a win over the Baltimore Ravens could put the Bills in position to claim the conference's No. 1 seed.

But Buffalo needs some help around the NFL.

On Bills HIT, we break down the AFC playoff picture, why Sunday's Ravens matchup matters so much and which teams Bills Mafia should root for in Week 8.

BILLS VS. RAVENS: A CRITICAL AFC SHOWDOWN

Buffalo enters the matchup at 5-1, while Baltimore sits at 4-3.

With Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews, the Ravens remain a dangerous opponent regardless of their record.

A Buffalo victory would improve the Bills to 6-1 while adding another important AFC win.

That could become critical in potential playoff tiebreakers.

BILLS VS. CHIEFS: THE RACE FOR NO. 1

Kansas City also enters the weekend at 5-1, holding the AFC's top seed thanks to its undefeated conference record.

But the Chiefs face the Denver Broncos, who enter at 5-2.

If Buffalo defeats Baltimore and Denver beats Kansas City, the Bills would move to 6-1 while the Chiefs fall to 5-2.

That would put Buffalo ahead of Kansas City in the AFC standings.

WEEK 8 BILLS PLAYOFF ROOTING GUIDE

Here's who Bills Mafia should be cheering for:

Denver Broncos over Kansas City Chiefs

Miami Dolphins over New England Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers over Cleveland Browns

Indianapolis Colts over Jacksonville Jaguars

Tennessee Titans over Cincinnati Bengals

The Broncos-Chiefs matchup is the most important result outside Buffalo's own game.

A Miami victory would help Buffalo in the AFC East, while losses by Cleveland, Jacksonville and Cincinnati could improve the Bills' position in the broader conference race.

CAN BUFFALO SECURE HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE?

The Bills still have plenty of work ahead, including important matchups against other AFC contenders.

But Week 8 presents a real opportunity to improve their playoff positioning.

Can Josh Allen lead Buffalo to the AFC's No. 1 seed?

Will the Broncos help the Bills by knocking off Patrick Mahomes?

And which AFC contender poses the biggest threat to Buffalo's playoff hopes?

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Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens features one of the NFL's most shocking statistical trends! Baltimore has the BEST first-half point differential in football at +65 but the WORST second-half point differential at -70. Could Josh Allen exploit this massive weakness on Sunday?

On Bills HIT, we break down why Baltimore's dramatic difference between halves could be the key to Buffalo defeating Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

BALTIMORE'S INCREDIBLE FIRST-HALF DOMINANCE

According to CBS Sports statistics discussed in the episode, the Ravens have outscored their opponents by 65 points in the first half of games this season.

That's the best first-half point differential in the NFL.

With Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews, Baltimore has the offensive weapons to build an early lead.

That creates a serious challenge for Buffalo's defense.

Jim Leonhard's unit has struggled with communication, missed tackles and explosive plays, and the Bills have multiple players listed as questionable heading into Sunday's matchup.

Buffalo cannot afford a slow start coming out of its bye week.

THE RAVENS' SECOND-HALF COLLAPSE

Here's where things get interesting.

Baltimore's second-half point differential is MINUS 70.

That's the worst in the NFL.

The difference between those two figures is a remarkable 135 points.

The Ravens have been the league's best first-half team and its worst second-half team.

JOSH ALLEN'S OPPORTUNITY

Buffalo doesn't necessarily need to dominate the first half.

The Bills need to avoid costly turnovers, defensive breakdowns and unnecessary penalties that allow Baltimore to build an overwhelming lead.

If Josh Allen can keep Buffalo within one score at halftime, the Bills could have a significant opportunity to take control late.

James Cook's ability to contribute in the second half could also become a major factor.

Can Buffalo survive Baltimore's fast start?

Will the Ravens continue struggling after halftime?

And could this statistical trend determine whether the Bills secure their sixth victory?

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Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens features TWO fascinating defensive trends that could shape Sunday's matchup between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Baltimore has allowed an NFL-high 78% of opposing pass targets to wide receivers, while Buffalo's defense faces a different challenge against running backs and tight ends.

Can Josh Allen exploit Baltimore's defensive tendencies? And can Jim Leonhard stop Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and the Ravens offense?

On Bills HIT, we examine the numbers behind this critical AFC showdown.

JOSH ALLEN'S BIG OPPORTUNITY AGAINST BALTIMORE

According to FantasyPros data cited in the episode, 78% of passes targeting Baltimore's defense through seven weeks have gone toward wide receivers, the highest percentage in the NFL.

Only 13% of opposing targets have gone to running backs and 9% to tight ends.

That doesn't automatically mean Baltimore has the NFL's worst cornerbacks, but it highlights where opposing offenses have directed their passing attacks.

With Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir and potentially DJ Moore available, Buffalo has multiple receiving weapons capable of challenging Baltimore.

Moore remains questionable with a shoulder injury, but his potential return could provide Josh Allen with another dangerous option.

Could Coleman, Shakir and Moore have huge performances against the Ravens?

BUFFALO'S DEFENSE FACES A DIFFERENT CHALLENGE

The Bills have seen 17% of opposing pass targets go toward running backs and 14% toward tight ends.

Those numbers are higher than Baltimore's corresponding percentages.

That creates an intriguing matchup against Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.

Buffalo must respect Henry's downhill running ability while accounting for Jackson's mobility and passing threats.

Mark Andrews remains a dangerous tight end despite his recent drop-rate concerns, and Zay Flowers can create problems with his separation and movement across the formation.

Jim Leonhard's defense must communicate effectively, maintain assignments and prevent Baltimore from exploiting mismatches.

Can Buffalo make the necessary adjustments coming out of its bye week?

And which quarterback will do a better job exploiting the opposing defense?

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