2023 Buffalo Bills season
OwnerTerry and Kim Pegula
General managerBrandon Beane
Head coachSean McDermott
Home fieldHighmark Stadium
Results
Record11–6
Division place1st AFC East
Playoff finishTBD Wild Card Playoffs
(vs. Steelers)
Pro BowlersRB James Cook
OT Dion Dawkins
AP All-ProsCB Taron Johnson (2nd team)
Uniform

The 2023 season is the Buffalo Bills' 64th season as a franchise, their 54th in the National Football League (NFL), their ninth full season under the ownership of Terry and Kim Pegula, and their seventh under the head coach/general manager tandem of Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane. Despite a midseason slump that resulted in the team failing to match their franchise best 13–3 record from the previous season and firing offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey,[1][2][3] the Bills went on a late-season surge, winning 6 of their final 7 games, including the last five. They clinched their fifth consecutive winning season with a Week 16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, and later clinched their fifth consecutive playoff appearance and sixth in seven seasons after the Jacksonville Jaguars lost in Week 18. The Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins later that day to win their fourth consecutive AFC East title, overcoming a three-game Miami lead in the final five weeks. This was the first time the Bills won four consecutive division titles since the 1988–1991 teams.

Transactions

Arrivals

Position Player 2022 team(s) Date signed Notes
SZayne AndersonKansas City ChiefsFebruary 17, 2023[4]2 years / $1.995 million
QBKyle AllenHouston TexansMarch 16, 2023[5]1 year / $1.2325 million
WRDeonte HartyNew Orleans SaintsMarch 16, 2023[6]2 years / $9.5 million
GConnor McGovernDallas CowboysMarch 16, 2023[7]3 years / $22.35 million
WRTrent SherfieldMiami DolphinsMarch 20, 2023[8]1 year / $1.77 million
RBDamien HarrisNew England PatriotsMarch 21, 2023[9]1 year / $1.77 million
GDavid EdwardsLos Angeles RamsMarch 23, 2023[10]1 year / $1.77 million
STaylor RappLos Angeles RamsMarch 31, 2023[11]1 year / $1.77 million
GKevin JarvisDetroit LionsApril 14, 2023[12]1 year / $ .75 million
RBLatavius MurrayNew Orleans Saints / Denver BroncosMay 1, 2023[13]1 year / $1.3175 million
DTPoona FordSeattle SeahawksMay 2, 2023[14]1 year / $2.25 million
DEKameron ClineIndianapolis ColtsMay 5, 2023[15]1 year / $ .87 million
DEShane RayToronto ArgonautsMay 13, 2023[16]1 year / $1.08 million
LBTravin HowardLos Angeles RamsMay 13, 2023[16]1 year / $1.01 million
OTBrandon ShellMiami DolphinsJune 1, 2023[17]1 year / $1.3175 million
WRMarcell AtemanArizona CardinalsJune 1, 2023[18]1 year / $ .94 million
DELeonard FloydLos Angeles RamsJune 6, 2023[19]1 year / $7 million
CBCameron DantzlerMinnesota VikingsJune 7, 2023[20]1 year / $1.01 million
TENick GuggemosGreen Bay PackersJune 15, 2023[21]1 year / $ .75 million
RBDarrynton EvansChicago BearsJuly 25, 2023[22]1 year / $ .94 million
TEJace SternbergerPittsburgh SteelersJuly 25, 2023[23]1 year / $1.01 million
CBKyron BrownDallas Cowboys / Tennessee TitansJuly 28, 2023[24]1 year / $ .94 million
WRAndy IsabellaArizona Cardinals / Baltimore RavensJuly 28, 2023[25]1 year / $1.08 million
OTGarrett McGhinNew Jersey Generals / New York GiantsAugust 21, 2023[26]1 year / $ .87 million
RBTy JohnsonNew York JetsAugust 21, 2023[26]1 year / $1.08 million
OTGermain IfediAtlanta FalconsAugust 30, 2023[27]1 year / $1.165 million
CBHerb MillerCleveland BrownsOctober 3, 2023[28]1 year / $ .216 million
CBJosh NormanCarolina PanthersOctober 10, 2023[29]1 year / $ .3708 million
DTAndrew BrownArizona Cardinals / Chicago BearsOctober 11, 2023[30]1 year / $ .216 million
RBLeonard FournetteTampa Bay BuccaneersOctober 31, 2023[31]1 year / $ .2898 million
DTLinval JosephPhiladelphia EaglesNovember 2, 2023[32]1 year / $ 1.165 million

Departures

Position Player 2023 team Date signed Notes
WRJohn Brown—Free Agent Contracts expired January 22, 2023
RBDuke Johnson—Free Agent
DEMike Love—Free Agent
OTJustin MurrayLas Vegas RaidersFebruary 2, 2023[33]1 year / $1.08 million
RBTaiwan JonesNew York GiantsAugust 31, 2023[34] Contracts expired March 15, 2023
WRJake Kumerow—Free Agent
GRodger SaffoldNew York JetsOctober 31, 2023[35]
LBTremaine EdmundsChicago BearsMarch 15, 2023[36]4 years / $72 million
WRIsaiah McKenzieIndianapolis ColtsMarch 22, 2023[37]Released March 17, 2023[38]
QBCase KeenumHouston TexansMarch 17, 2023[39]2 years / $6.25 million
SJaquan JohnsonLas Vegas RaidersMarch 21, 2023[40] 1 year / $1.2325 million
RBDevin SingletaryHouston TexansMarch 21, 2023[41] 1 year / $2.75 million
WRJamison CrowderNew York GiantsMarch 23, 2023[42]1 year / $1.3175 million
TETommy SweeneyNew York GiantsMarch 23, 2023[43]1 year / $1.08 million
GGreg Van RotenLas Vegas RaidersMay 19, 2023[44]1 year / $1.6 million
WRCole BeasleyNew York GiantsJuly 21, 2023[45]1 year / $1.165 million
DTBrandin BryantNew York GiantsJuly 24, 2023[46]Released June 1, 2023[17]
CBKyler McMichaelArizona CardinalsJune 8, 2023[47]Released June 7, 2023[20]
OTBobby HartDetroit LionsAugust 7, 2023[48]1 year / $1.165 million
SJared Mayden—Free AgentReleased August 27, 2023[49]
GIke BoettgerIndianapolis ColtsSeptember 12, 2023[50] Released August 29, 2023[51]
SDean MarloweLos Angeles ChargersAugust 31, 2023[52]
OTDavid QuessenberryMinnesota VikingsAugust 30, 2023[53]

Trades

Position Arrived From Date of trade Departed
DE 2025 6th-round pickNew York GiantsAugust 29, 2023[51]Carlos Basham Jr.2025 7th-round pick
CBRasul Douglas2024 5th-round pickGreen Bay PackersOctober 31, 2023[54] 2024 3rd-round pick

Draft

2023 Buffalo Bills Draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
125 Dalton KincaidTEUtahfrom Jacksonville[upper-alpha 1]
27 Traded to Jacksonville[upper-alpha 1]
259 O'Cyrus TorrenceGFlorida
391 Dorian WilliamsLBTulane
4130 Traded to Jacksonville[upper-alpha 1]
5137 Traded to Washington[upper-alpha 2]from Arizona[upper-alpha 3]
150 Justin ShorterWRFloridafrom Washington[upper-alpha 2]
162 Traded to Indianapolis[upper-alpha 4]
6205 Traded to Houston[upper-alpha 5]
215 Traded to LA Rams[upper-alpha 6]from Washington[upper-alpha 2]
7230 Nick BroekerGOle Missfrom Houston[upper-alpha 5]
245 Traded to Atlanta[upper-alpha 7]
252 Alex AustinCBOregon Statefrom LA Rams[upper-alpha 6]

Draft trades

  1. 1 2 3 The Bills traded first- and fourth-round selections (27th and 130th overall) to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a first-round selection (25th overall).[55]
  2. 1 2 3 The Bills traded a fifth-round selection (137th overall) to the Washington Commanders in exchange for fifth- and sixth-round selections (150th and 215th overall).[56]
  3. ↑ The Bills traded G Cody Ford to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a fifth-round selection (137th overall).[57]
  4. ↑ The Bills traded a fifth-round selection (162nd overall) and RB Zack Moss to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for RB Nyheim Hines.[58]
  5. 1 2 The Bills traded a sixth-round selection (205th overall) to the Houston Texans in exchange for seventh- (230th overall) and 2024 sixth-round selections.[56]
  6. 1 2 The Bills traded a sixth-round selection (215th overall) to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for seventh- (252nd overall) and 2024 sixth-round selections.[56]
  7. ↑ The Bills traded a seventh-round selection (245th overall) to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for S Dean Marlowe.[59]

Undrafted free agents

2023 Buffalo Bills Undrafted free agents
NamePositionCollegeRef.
D. J. Dale DT Alabama [60]
Richard Gouraige OT Florida
Jordan Mims RB Fresno State
Isaiah Bowser Central Florida [16]
Joel Wilson TE Central Michigan [61]
Braydon Johnson WR Oklahoma State [60]
Tyrell Shavers San Diego State
Bryan Thompson Arizona State
Jalen Wayne South Alabama
DaShaun White LB Oklahoma [62]

Staff

Buffalo Bills staff
Front office
  • Owner/CEO/president – Terry Pegula
  • Owner – Kim Pegula
  • General manager – Brandon Beane
  • Assistant general manager – Brian Gaine
  • Director of player personnel – Terrance Gray
  • Senior advisor to the GM/football operations – Jim Overdorf
  • Senior executive – Lake Dawson
  • Senior personnel advisor – Malik Boyd
  • Co-director of pro scouting/team advances – Chris Marrow
  • Co-director of pro scouting/free agency – Curtis Rukavina
  • Vice president of football administration – Kevin Meganck
  • Director of football operations – Brendan Rowe
  • Senior personnel executive – Matt Bazirgan
  • Director of team administration – Matt Worswick
Head coach
Offensive coaches
  
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
  • Head strength and conditioning – Eric Ciano
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Will Greenberg
  • Strength and conditioning assistant – Nick Lacy
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Hal Luther
  • Strength and conditioning assistant – Jason Oszvart

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Current roster

Buffalo Bills roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists

Practice squad


Rookies in italics

Roster updated January 11, 2024

53 active, 8 inactive, 16 practice squad

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Preseason

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 12 Indianapolis Colts W 23–19 1–0 Highmark Stadium Recap
2 August 19 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 15–27 1–1 Acrisure Stadium Recap
3 August 26 at Chicago Bears W 24–21 2–1 Soldier Field Recap

Regular season

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 11 at New York Jets L 16–22 (OT) 0–1 MetLife Stadium Recap
2 September 17 Las Vegas Raiders W 38–10 1–1 Highmark Stadium Recap
3 September 24 at Washington Commanders W 37–3 2–1 FedExField Recap
4 October 1 Miami Dolphins W 48–20 3–1 Highmark Stadium Recap
5 October 8 Jacksonville Jaguars L 20–25 3–2 United Kingdom Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) Recap
6 October 15 New York Giants W 14–9 4–2 Highmark Stadium Recap
7 October 22 at New England Patriots L 25–29 4–3 Gillette Stadium Recap
8 October 26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 24–18 5–3 Highmark Stadium Recap
9 November 5 at Cincinnati Bengals L 18–24 5–4 Paycor Stadium Recap
10 November 13 Denver Broncos L 22–24 5–5 Highmark Stadium Recap
11 November 19 New York Jets W 32–6 6–5 Highmark Stadium Recap
12 November 26 at Philadelphia Eagles L 34–37 (OT) 6–6 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
13 Bye
14 December 10 at Kansas City Chiefs W 20–17 7–6 Arrowhead Stadium Recap
15 December 17 Dallas Cowboys W 31–10 8–6 Highmark Stadium Recap
16 December 23 at Los Angeles Chargers W 24–22 9–6 SoFi Stadium Recap
17 December 31 New England Patriots W 27–21 10–6 Highmark Stadium Recap
18 January 7 at Miami Dolphins W 21–14 11–6 Hard Rock Stadium Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at New York Jets

Week 1: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Bills 3 10 03016
Jets 0 3 310622

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

In the first quarter, new Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture after being sacked by Bills linebacker Leonard Floyd on the Jets fourth play from scrimmage.[64] The Bills led 13–3 at halftime, but quarterback Josh Allen struggled, throwing three interceptions and losing a fumble to tie his career-high record in turnovers.[65][66] After receiving the ball to start overtime, Buffalo's offense went three-and-out, and their ensuing punt was returned by the Jets' Xavier Gipson for a game-winning touchdown.[66]

With the loss, the Bills fell to 0–1. This is their second straight loss to the Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Week 2: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Week 2: Las Vegas Raiders at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Raiders 7 3 0010
Bills 7 14 71038

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

Week 3: at Washington Commanders

Week 3: Buffalo Bills at Washington Commanders – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bills 10 6 02137
Commanders 0 0 033

at FedExField, Landover, Maryland

Game information

The Bills defense dominated the Commanders, sacking quarterback Sam Howell nine times in the game and forcing five turnovers en-route to a 37–3 victory.[67]

Week 4: vs. Miami Dolphins

Week 4: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 7 7 6020
Bills 14 17 10748

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

Despite a close first quarter, the Bills dominated a Miami Dolphins team that had scored 70 points the previous week against the Denver Broncos, limiting Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami offense to three touchdowns while Josh Allen attained his first career perfect passer rating and scored five overall touchdowns. With the 48–20 win, Buffalo improved to 3–1 and took the division lead.[68]

Safety Damar Hamlin made his first regular season appearance since his cardiac arrest in Week 17 of the previous season. He was met with a warm welcome and resounding cheers by the Buffalo crowd.[69] Unfortunately, star cornerback Tre'Davious White suffered an Achilles tendon injury and was carted off the field in the third quarter.

Week 5: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

NFL London games

Week 5: Jacksonville Jaguars at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 11 0 01425
Bills 0 7 01320

at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England

Game information

With the loss in London, not only did Buffalo fall to 3–2, but defensive starters DaQuan Jones and Matt Milano both suffered injuries that required surgery. They both joined White on injured reserve.[70]

Week 6: vs. New York Giants

Week 6: New York Giants at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Giants 3 3 039
Bills 0 0 01414

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

Former Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who notably helped break the Bills' 17-year playoff drought in his final season with the team, started for the Giants in place of Daniel Jones, making this his first start against the Bills.[71] In addition, former offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, now head coach of the Giants, and other former Bills such as Isaiah Hodgins, Boogie Basham, and Matt Breida participated in their first game against Buffalo since their departure.[72] The Bills won the game after trailing 6-0 going into the fourth quarter, marking the first time since 1987 that the Bills had won a game after being shutout for the first three quarters of a game.

Week 7: at New England Patriots

Week 7: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bills 0 3 71525
Patriots 10 3 31329

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Game information

Week 8: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 8: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 0 10 0818
Bills 3 14 7024

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

Week 9: at Cincinnati Bengals

Week 9: Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bills 7 0 3818
Bengals 14 7 0324

at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: November 5
  • Game time: 8:20 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Mostly clear, 51 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 66,965
  • Referee: Alex Kemp
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

In a rematch of the 2022 AFC Divisional Round, the struggling Bills lost by six to a Bengals team that was beginning to heat up after a terrible 1-3 start to their season. Cincinnati struck first on their opening drive on a touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow to tight end Irv Smith Jr.. Buffalo would respond with a two-yard touchdown run by Allen on their opening drive, but the Bengals would then score 14 unanswered points (which came on a Joe Mixon touchdown run and a Burrow touchdown pass to tight end Drew Sample) before halftime. In the second half, Buffalo's injury-riddled defense kept Cincinnati's potent offense in check, but the Buffalo offense struggled to get going and could not fully erase the deficit. Buffalo would eventually cut Cincy's lead to six points on an 17-yard Allen touchdown pass to star wide receiver Stefon Diggs (and a successful two-point conversion from Allen to Diggs), but the Bengals ran out the clock on their next possession.[73]

Week 10: vs. Denver Broncos

Week 10: Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 3 12 0924
Bills 0 8 7722

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

  • Date: November 13
  • Game time: 8:15 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 49 °F (9 °C)
  • Game attendance: 70,318
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Buffalo's playoff hopes took another big hit in a loss to the visiting Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. In the game, Buffalo committed four turnovers, though its defense limited the Broncos to six points off the four turnovers. Despite taking the lead within the two-minute warning, the Bills were ultimately undone by two untimely penalties during Denver's final drive to score the game-winning field goal. Buffalo cornerback Taron Johnson was flagged for pass interference while defending a Russell Wilson pass to Jerry Jeudy, thus setting up a Denver first down at Buffalo's 17-yard line and 29 seconds left in the game. After Denver burned more clock with a series of quarterback kneels and forced Buffalo to burn its final timeouts, Broncos kicker Wil Lutz, who had missed an extra point attempt earlier in the game and had another one aborted due to a fumbled snap, missed a 41-yard field goal attempt, but it was nullified after Buffalo was flagged for having twelve men on the field during the attempt. Lutz drilled his second attempt as time expired to hand a heartbreaking defeat to Buffalo.[74] The following day, the Bills fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and named Joe Brady the interim offensive coordinator.[75]

Week 11: vs. New York Jets

Week 11: New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 0 6 006
Bills 6 10 13332

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

  • Date: November 19
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Clear, 40 °F (4 °C)
  • Game attendance: 70,603
  • Referee: Alan Eck
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

In what was seen as a potential must-win for both teams' playoff hopes, the Bills hosted the Zach Wilson-led Jets in a rematch of their Week 1 MNF clash. In the Bills' first game since the midseason firing of offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, the Bills offense looked largely back to form with 130 yards on the ground as well as three air touchdowns from Allen, his most since the Week 4 home blowout of Miami. Finishing with 275 passing yards and three touchdowns, Allen saw his nineteenth consecutive game throwing a touchdown, breaking hall-of-famer Jim Kelly's 1986-87 record of eighteen consecutive games with a touchdown throw. Allen did throw an interception for the seventh consecutive game this season, but in this game it occurred on an unsuccessful Hail Mary attempt as time expired in the first half. Allen's third-quarter 81-yard bomb to Khalil Shakir was Buffalo's longest play from scrimmage this season.[76]

The Bills stole a possession on the first play of the game when the full-back Reggie Gilliam forced a fumble by rookie Jets kick returner Xavier Gipson that was recovered by Quintin Morris to set up a Bass field goal, giving the Bills an early 3-0 lead. Overall, the Bills forced four turnovers, three of them being credited to recent trade acquisition Rasul Douglas, who recovered a fumble in between his two interceptions. Save for one touchdown drive shortly before halftime, the Jets were listless offensively and were limited to 155 net offensive yards. Wilson (who finished the day with a QBR of 3.8) was benched in favor of backup Tim Boyle, who completed 7 of 14 passes for 33 yards and an interception.[76] The Jets would announce the next morning that Boyle would be the team's starter moving forward.

For the first time since 1987, the Bills defense did not allow a third down conversion, forcing the Jets to go 0-for-11 (0-for-10 at Indianapolis on 12/13/87).

Week 12: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week 12: Buffalo Bills at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Bills 0 17 77334
Eagles 7 0 717637

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 26
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Rain, 47 °F (8 °C)
  • Game attendance: 69,879
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

After a convincing victory over their division rival, Buffalo suffered a painful overtime defeat at the hands of the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Even though Buffalo held the lead for more than 30 minutes of game time, won the time of possession battle by nearly 14 minutes of game time, and gained 505 yards compared to the Eagles' 378 yards, the Bills could not put away the Eagles and eventually lost.[77]

After Allen rushed for a 16-yard touchdown to put the Bills up by ten points late in the third quarter, the Eagles scored two quick touchdowns to take a four-point lead early in the fourth quarter, with the second score set up by an Allen interception deep in Bills territory. The Bills would retake the lead with 1:52 left in regulation on a 7-yard touchdown pass from Allen to wide receiver Gabe Davis. However, on the ensuing drive, the Eagles drove to fringe field goal range, where kicker Jake Elliott drilled an improbable 59-yard field goal through the rain and wind to tie the game and force overtime. Buffalo won the coin toss and drove to Philadelphia's 22-yard line, but on third-and-six, Davis got separation from cornerback Darius Slay and broke towards the corner of the end zone despite Allen expecting him to run a different route closer to the middle of the field, resulting in an incomplete pass that sailed over Davis' head. Buffalo settled for a 40-yard Tyler Bass field goal as a result, leaving their fate in the hands of their defense.[78] The Eagles subsequently drove quickly into Bills territory, but on a second-and-three, linebacker Tyrel Dodson appeared to force a game-ending fumble on wide receiver A. J. Brown that was recovered by the Buffalo defense. However, the play was controversially ruled an incomplete pass and upheld on review after it was determined that Brown did not get both feet down before Dodson stripped him of the ball. Three plays later, Jalen Hurts capped off the drive with a walk-off 12-yard touchdown run.[79]

Week 14: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week 14: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bills 7 7 3320
Chiefs 0 7 7317

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Date: December 10
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST/3:25 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 45 °F (7 °C)
  • Game attendance: 73,639
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Prior to this game and during the bye week, the Bills faced some controversy, as edge rusher Von Miller was accused of domestic violence by his pregnant girlfriend and turned himself in to the police in Texas as an arrest warrant was issued. He was released on bond, but was still eligible to play.[80] In addition, a report surfaced that head coach Sean McDermott had cited "the terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001" as an example of "good teamwork" during a team meeting in 2019.[81]

In Buffalo's sixth meeting with Kansas City in the past four seasons (including postseason), the Bills attained an early 14–0 lead, though Kansas City tied the game at 17 in the fourth quarter. After the Bills regained the lead after the two minute warning, the Chiefs drove back into Bills territory, even appearing to score a go-ahead hook and lateral touchdown as Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce lateralled the ball to Kadarius Toney after catching a pass from Patrick Mahomes. However, it was ruled that Toney was offsides on the play, negating the score and resulting in a 5-yard penalty. The Bills defense was then able to force the Chiefs to turn the ball over on downs, securing the team's third straight regular season win over the Chiefs and allowing the it to enter a six-way tie at 7–6 for the two final wild card spots in the AFC playoff picture.[82]

Week 15: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week 15: Dallas Cowboys at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 0 3 0710
Bills 7 14 3731

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

The Bills utilized a run-heavy offensive attack in light of heavy rainfall during the game, leading to a career day by running back James Cook and largely keeping the ball away from the high-powered Dallas offense. With the win, Buffalo improved to 8–6 and won consecutive games for the first time since weeks 2–4.[83]

Week 16: at Los Angeles Chargers

Week 16: Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bills 0 14 7324
Chargers 3 7 3922

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

  • Date: December 23
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 62 °F (17 °C) (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 67,678
  • Referee: Adrian Hill
  • TV announcers (WGRZ/Peacock): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Despite being 12.5-point favorites over a Chargers team that had just fired head coach Brandon Staley and lost quarterback Justin Herbert to a finger injury, the Bills found themselves in a tight game. The Bills were sloppy with the football, committing three turnovers; however, Josh Allen led the Bills on a 13-play, 64 yard drive culminating with Tyler Bass' go-ahead field goal with 28 seconds left. With the win, the Bills improved to 9-6 and clinched their fifth consecutive winning season.

Week 17: vs. New England Patriots

Week 17: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Patriots 7 7 0721
Bills 13 7 7027

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

  • Date: December 31
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 35 °F (2 °C)
  • Game attendance: 70,772
  • Referee: Alan Eck
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Despite four takeaways by the Bills' defense (including a pick-six by Rasul Douglas), the Bills once again found themselves in a one-score game in the fourth quarter. Buffalo's defense forced a punt with 5:02 remaining and the Bills were able to run out the clock, improving to 10-6 and setting up a battle for the AFC East in Week 18 with the Miami Dolphins losing to the Baltimore Ravens.

Week 18: at Miami Dolphins

Week 18: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bills 0 7 01421
Dolphins 0 14 0014

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: January 7
  • Game time: 8:20 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 63 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 66,292
  • Referee: Alex Kemp
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Buffalo was able to move the ball up and down the field all game long, but struggled to score in the 1st 3 quarters, as Josh Allen threw 2 interceptions and lost a fumble in Dolphins territory and running back Ty Johnson was tackled at the Dolphins' 1-yard line at the end of the first half with Buffalo out of timeouts. However, Deonte Harty's punt return touchdown, the longest in franchise history,[84] and Allen's touchdown pass to Dawson Knox in the 4th quarter gave the Bills the lead, and Buffalo's defense sealed the victory by intercepting Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the final minute of the game. With the win, Buffalo finished their season with an 11–6 record and won the AFC East for the fourth consecutive season.[85]

Standings

Division

AFC East
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(2) Buffalo Bills 11 6 0 .647 4–2 7–5 451 311 W5
(6) Miami Dolphins 11 6 0 .647 4–2 7–5 496 391 L2
New York Jets 7 10 0 .412 2–4 4–8 268 355 W1
New England Patriots 4 13 0 .235 2–4 4–8 236 366 L2

Conference

AFC
# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1 Baltimore Ravens North 13 4 0 .765 3–3 8–4 .543 .529 L1
2[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] Buffalo Bills East 11 6 0 .647 4–2 7–5 .471 .471 W5
3[lower-alpha 1] Kansas City Chiefs West 11 6 0 .647 4–2 9–3 .481 .428 W2
4 Houston Texans South 10 7 0 .588 4–2 7–5 .474 .465 W2
Wild cards
5[lower-alpha 3] Cleveland Browns North 11 6 0 .647 3–3 8–4 .536 .513 L1
6[lower-alpha 2][lower-alpha 3] Miami Dolphins East 11 6 0 .647 4–2 7–5 .450 .358 L2
7 Pittsburgh Steelers North 10 7 0 .588 5–1 7–5 .540 .571 W3
Did not qualify for the postseason
8[lower-alpha 4] Cincinnati Bengals North 9 8 0 .529 1–5 4–8 .574 .536 W1
9[lower-alpha 4][lower-alpha 5] Jacksonville Jaguars South 9 8 0 .529 4–2 6–6 .533 .477 L1
10[lower-alpha 5] Indianapolis Colts South 9 8 0 .529 3–3 7–5 .491 .444 L1
11[lower-alpha 6] Las Vegas Raiders West 8 9 0 .471 4–2 6–6 .488 .426 W1
12[lower-alpha 6] Denver Broncos West 8 9 0 .471 3–3 5–7 .488 .485 L1
13 New York Jets East 7 10 0 .412 2–4 4–8 .502 .454 W1
14 Tennessee Titans South 6 11 0 .353 1–5 4–8 .522 .422 W1
15 Los Angeles Chargers West 5 12 0 .294 1–5 3–9 .529 .388 L5
16 New England Patriots East 4 13 0 .235 2–4 4–8 .522 .529 L2
Tiebreakers[lower-alpha 7]
  1. 1 2 Buffalo finished ahead of Kansas City based on head-to-head victory.
  2. 1 2 Buffalo finished ahead of Miami based on head-to-head sweep.
  3. 1 2 Cleveland finished ahead of Miami based on conference record.
  4. 1 2 Cincinnati finished ahead of Jacksonville based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Indianapolis (see below).
  5. 1 2 Jacksonville finished ahead of Indianapolis based on head-to-head sweep.
  6. 1 2 Las Vegas finished ahead of Denver based on head-to-head sweep.
  7. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.

Postseason

Schedule

Round Date Time (EST) Opponent (seed) Result Record Venue TV Recap
Wild Card January 15 4:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Steelers (7) Highmark Stadium CBS

Game summaries

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: vs. (7) Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: (7) Pittsburgh Steelers at (2) Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Steelers 0 0 000
Bills 0 0 000

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

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