The NFL is considering a historic change to the playoffs.

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The NFL is allegedly mulling an unprecedented modification to this year's playoffs in light of the postponed Bills-Bengals game.

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According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the NFL is considering postponing the Bills-Bengals game. Naturally, that affects playoff seeding.

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Schefter thinks the NFL is considering holding the AFC Championship at a neutral venue because of this.

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The alternative is for the AFC's top seed to decide between a first-round bye and home-field advantage. Whatever the No. 1 seed doesn't decide to pick will go to the No. 2 seed.

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On many levels, this would be unprecedented, but it's pretty much the only thing the NFL can do right now.

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If the Bills had defeated the Bengals in Week 17, they would have been guaranteed the top seed in the AFC. Should they lose, the Chiefs would receive the top seed.

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With a Bengals victory, the AFC North title and ensuing home playoff game would have been secured.

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The consequences are important. In light of the situation, the NFL is attempting to act fairly.

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