No disrespect to the thread starter, but I absolutely hate this argument. If the Bengals vs. Ravens game that happened Week 17 had instead been played in, say Week 3, and that game unfolded the exact same way...the Bills Vs. Dolphins game Week 17 would have been a win-and-in scenario for Buffalo. EVERY playoff spot has some "thing" associated with it that happened during the season that could be construed as "lucky" that aided X team in getting a playoff spot.
The Bill did not back in to the playoffs...they just...made the playoffs.
The national media liked to say the Bills needed help to get in the playoffs. Guess what? Every team technically needs "help" to get in the playoffs. They need to win their games and other teams need to lose certain games. Just because it happened in the last game of the season doesn't, in any way, shape, or form diminish the accomplishment.
Enjoy it...the drought is over!