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AFC East Bold Predictions Week 18
January 3, 2026 By  Predictions

NFL Week 18 Bold Predictions: AFC East

Buffalo Bills

The Bills will lose to the New York Jets

Offensive Line Power Rankings
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79), Buffalo Bills guard O'Cyrus Torrence (64), Buffalo Bills guard Connor McGovern (66) and Buffalo Bills guard David Edwards (76) get ready to line up during first half action at the Bills home game agai… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson

The Buffalo Bills don’t really have anything to play for besides playoff seeding, as they’re guaranteed to play on the road in the first round of the playoffs. They’re reportedly going to rest their starters against the Jets, so we’re going to predict a 17-14 loss as the Bills fall to the No. 7 seed in the AFC.

James Cook will lead the NFL in rushing yards

Bills offense
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While the Bills will reportedly rest their starters this weekend, Bills head coach Sean McDermott reportedly wants to get James Cook the NFL rushing title. Cook is 47 rushing yards ahead of Jonathan Taylor heading into Week 18, so he has a bit of a head start. With the Colts playing earlier than the Bills, McDermott will be able to get Cook the title and rest him.

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Doug Henderson grew up playing every sport imagineable. He quickly hit a ceiling his playing skills didn't let him break and had to turn to writing to get his sports fix.