AFC East · Team dossier
5-1 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 197–171
Showing their last 5 completed games. Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Buffalo Bills posted a turnover margin of −5, 3rd-worst of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 17 – Oct 18, 2026).
The Buffalo Bills gave the ball away on 2.93% of offensive plays (9 giveaways on 307 plays), 6th-highest of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 17 – Oct 18, 2026).
The Buffalo Bills allowed 28.0 points per game, 6th-most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 17 – Oct 18, 2026).
The Buffalo Bills gave up 70.8 penalty yards per game, 7th-most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 17 – Oct 18, 2026).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.
| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 0 | Tied 14th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 0 | Tied 14th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 9 | Tied 7th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 1 | Tied 17th-longest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 32.2 | 31st-fewest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | +4.2 | 25th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 6.6% | 15th-highest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 4-1 (.800) | Tied 25th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.