The Buffalo Bills will not take part in this year’s AFC championship game.
The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos will… and on the NFC side, the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams will do battle.
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The winners will then face off in Super Bowl 60. Between those four rosters, there are at least six former Bills players that are one win away from taking part in this year’s Super Bowl.
Here’s who:
Rams: DT Poona Ford
Dec 23, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Poona Ford (98) celebrates with defensive end Kingsley Jonathan (59) after making a quarterback sack during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Ford spent the 2023 season in Buffalo in the Bills’ defensive line roation.
Rams: OL David Quessenberry
Sep 19, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Ola Adeniyi (92) rushes Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) with Buffalo Bills offensive tackle David Quessenberry (77) blocking during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Quessenberry was a depth option on the Bills’ offensive line in 2022. He made three starts in Buffalo.
Patriots: CB Alex Austin
Jul 26, 2023; Rochester, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Alex Austin (29) participates in drills in on the field during training camp at St. John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Austin never played for the Bills but was a seventh-round pick by Buffalo in 2023. When the Bills tried to place him on their practice squad after training camp, he was claimed on waivers.
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Patriots: WR Stefon Diggs
Aug 26, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs with the ball during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Diggs needs little introduction to Buffalo. He was with the Bills from 2020 to 2023.
Patriots: WR Mack Hollins
Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) makes a catch for a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the first half in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Hollins was only with the Bills in 2024 but became a fam favorite.
Broncos: WR Elijah Moore
Oct 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) celebrates with wide receiver Elijah Moore (18) and teammates after a touchdown during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Moore never got his footing with the Bills this season, but was on Buffalo’s roster in 2025 for nine games. He had nine catches for 112 yards.
This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: These 6 former Bills are playing in NFL’s championship Sunday