Broncos vs. Bills Revenge Rematch Set in Stone for Divisional Round

Fast forward to this season, and it's safe to say the Broncos will relish the opportunity to exact some revenge on the Bills. But it won't be easy.

Allen showcased why he's so difficult to handle, especially in the playoffs. The Bills converted many short-yardage situations with Allen using their version of the tush push. It's a tough, tough play to stop for any defense.

Allen and Bills head coach Sean McDermott are out to prove that their playoff misfortunes of yesteryear are firmly in the past, but this team has advanced to either Divisional Round or Conference Title Game in each of the past five seasons.

Yet, the Bills have been unable to get over the hump and make it back to the Super Bowl. For the preceding five years, the Kansas City Chiefs have stood in Buffalo's way, but they're out of the equation this time around, as are the Baltimore Ravens.

Allen and McDermott believe that gives the Bills possibly the best shot they've ever gotten at going the distance, even without the benefit of home-field advantage. But the Bills are coming of a tough, physical game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and while Buffalo prevailed, it was a rock fight down to the bitter end.

Meanwhile, the Broncos have been on bye, resting their bones for the final battles that lie ahead. The first? A rematch with the Bills to hopefully exorcise the Denver's demons of the past, and deliver the first playoff win of the Sean Payton era.

Last year, the Broncos entered the playoffs as the No. 7 seed, very much playing with house money. This time around, the Broncos are out to prove that they're the 'overdogs' in the AFC.