The Buffalo Bills are looking to round out the 2025 NFL regular season in a positive manner.

The Bills (11-5) are heading to the upcoming postseason but a matchup against the New York Jets (3-13) stands in their way. With one more go before the sudden-death playoffs begin, what must Buffalo do against New York to pull off off the win?

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Here are Bills Wire’s three keys to victory for the Bills against the Jets on Sunday:

Don’t overlook the JetsEast Rutherford, NJ -- October 14, 2024 -- Josh Allen of Buffalo gets out of the grasp of Solomon Thomas of the Jets in the first half. The Buffalo Bills came to MetLife Stadium to play the NY Jets. The Jets played their first game under new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

East Rutherford, NJ — October 14, 2024 — Josh Allen of Buffalo gets out of the grasp of Solomon Thomas of the Jets in the first half. The Buffalo Bills came to MetLife Stadium to play the NY Jets. The Jets played their first game under new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

The Bills are entering their finale with an unclear attitude. How much will starters play? Will injured starting quarterback Josh Allen (foot) see the field at all?

Regardless of who is on the field, Buffalo’s locker room cannot overlook this team from New York. The Jets have certainly been lifeless in recent weeks, but the Bills should still have a ridiculous advantage over them.

Stepping up for those restingAug 9, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (11) throws a pass in the second quarter against the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Aug 9, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (11) throws a pass in the second quarter against the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

As noted, there could be plenty of No. 2s on the field for the Bills. Even if it is a bunch of Buffalo backups. Those players, potentially like quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, need to step up and take advantage of their opportunity to play.

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Own the finale momentSep 7, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; General view of the stadium prior to the game between Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Sep 7, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; General view of the stadium prior to the game between Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Everyone in western New York knows it’s not just the finale for the 2025 season on Sunday. It is for current Highmark Stadium as well.

Buffalo’s players should play into that moment. Use it as motivation to send Bills Mafia home with one final win.

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 3 keys to a Bills victory against the Jets in Week 18