AFC East · Team dossier
5-1 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 197–171
Showing the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Buffalo Bills allowed 25.6 points per game, 4th-most of 15 teams, across 11 games in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
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| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 0 | Tied 6th-most of 15 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 2 | Tied 2nd-most of 15 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 10 | Tied 5th-most of 15 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 1.36% | 13th-highest of 16 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | +3 | 12th-worst of 15 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 1 | Tied 7th-longest of 15 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Playoff record | 6-5 (.545) | 11th-worst of 19 playoff teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 29.6 | 14th-fewest of 15 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | +4.0 | 8th-worst of 15 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 5.4% | 14th-highest of 19 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 6-5 (.545) | 8th-worst of 15 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
| Playoff eliminations | 5 | — | 11 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 36.1 | 11th-most of 15 teams | 11 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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