Bills Eye 7th Consecutive Playoff Berth as Myles Garrett Seeks NFL Sacks Record

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The Buffalo Bills are looking to secure their seventh consecutive playoff spot when they face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Bills currently hold a 7-7 record against the spread, while the Browns are 5-9. A win for the Bills would also give them a chance to clinch their seventh consecutive playoff berth, with either an Indianapolis loss or tie, or a Houston loss or tie. Alternatively, a tie against the Browns and a loss or tie by either the Colts or Texans would also secure their spot. The Bills' offense has been led by running back James Cook, who has 1,415 rushing yards and is coming off his eighth 100-yard outing. However, the Browns' defense has struggled to contain running backs, allowing 137.9 rushing yards per game in their last seven contests. Meanwhile, Browns' defensive end Myles Garrett is seeking to break the single-season sacks record, needing just 1.5 sacks to surpass the record held by Michael Strahan and TJ Watt. Garrett has eight straight games with at least a full sack, a streak tied for the third-longest in league history. The Bills will be without defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and kicker Matt Prater, while Christian Benford's status is uncertain due to a toe injury. The Browns will also be without several players, including Wyatt Teller, Jack Conklin, and Denzel Ward. The Bills have a strong record in December and January, with a 24-4 win-loss record since 2020. Quarterback Josh Allen is also nearing a milestone, needing just one touchdown to become the first player to reach 300 before turning 30. The game is set to take place on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST, with the Bills favored to win by 10 points according to BetMGM NFL odds.