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Entering their Week 7 bye, the Buffalo Bills are in great shape. They’re in first place in the AFC East with a record of 5-1 and have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL.

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Do Bills Have Discipline Problem With 'Fun Uncle' Joe Brady In Charge?

It's not everyday a NFL team has two players suspended for spitting at an opponent. Buffalo Bills' safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and special teams ace Sam Franklin have received one-game suspensions for violating the league's conduct policy against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 18, although the latter strongly denies the allegation.

Buffalo Bills News / TWSN / October 22

Buffalo Bills’ Winning Record is Disguising a Dangerous Defensive Problem

The Buffalo Bills are 5-1 and all seems well from the outside. Well, that is if you only look at their record and haven’t watched them play this season.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

NFL Upheld One-Game Suspension For Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

According to Michael Signora, hearing officer Jordy Nelson has upheld Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson‘s one-game suspension. Gardner-Johnson was suspended for one game for spitting towards Raiders players in Week 6.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Jeremy Fowler's Sleeper Trade Name Fits the Secondary Problem Hanging Over the 5-1 Bills

Buffalo Bills fans spent the start of the bye week watching their secondary get thinner without a snap being played. That makes one name from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler worth a closer look.

Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

1 trade Bills must make during 2026 NFL season bye week

The Buffalo Bills are 5-1. They sit atop the AFC and look every bit like a legitimate Super Bowl contender. However, a strong record can conceal dangerous cracks.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 22

J.J. Watt Provides Recipe for Bills to Reach Super Bowl LXI

The Buffalo Bills have an offense that’s capable of going the distance this season. It’s no secret. There are plenty of supporters of the notion around the league from other media members, coaches, and players—both current and former—that Buffalo and quarterback Josh Allen could be on the path to SoFi Stadium later this season for Super Bowl LXI.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 21

Bills Should Consider Adding $60 Million Titans Cornerback Via Trade

At the bye week, the Bills 2026 defense ranks poorly in just about every defensive category. Leonhard has vowed to make changes to his defensive unit moving forward, and Bills ON SI recently suggested a few such switchups that Buffalo should consider during the current bye week.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 21

Bills' Stock Report: Ray Davis Rising, Maxwell Hairston Falling as Bye Week Arrives

The Buffalo Bills are in the midst of their bye week following a 5-1 start to Joe Brady's first season as a head coach. While the Bills are the NFL's highest-scoring team (32.8), they are surrendering the fifth-most points per game (28.5) to opponents.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Bills Are Allowing Fourth-Quarter Touchdowns at a Historic Rate. Can They Stop It?

Buffalo’s offense keeps building leads, and its defense keeps giving them back late. The Bills are allowing 1.5 touchdowns per fourth quarter, the worst rate for any defense in any season since at least 1977, according to Nick Suss.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 21

Six Buffalo Bills' Bye-Week Superlatives Include James Cook, Davison Igbinosun

As of right now, the Buffalo Bills are sitting pretty during their bye week with a 5-1 overall record and the current lead in the AFC East. For the most

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Bills Captain Sam Franklin Jr. Is Appealing His Suspension After Joining C.J. Gardner-Johnson

A second Bills defensive back is facing a one-game ban from Sunday’s win in Las Vegas, and this one is fighting it. The NFL suspended Sam Franklin Jr. on Wednesday for unsportsmanlike conduct tied to a spitting incident against the Raiders, and the Bills captain is denying the allegation and will appeal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Josh Allen News / Lindy's Sports / October 21

Bills sign Tre'Davious White again (why that's bad for Josh Allen)

When the Buffalo Bills need mid-season reinforcements, GM Brandon Beane likes to sign veteran players who have been on the Bills before. Thing is, this astute tactic hasn’t panned out over the last few years, has it?

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / October 21

Joe Brady has Bills offense cooking, but one problem is holding him back

The Bills are having a strong year with new head coach Joe Brady in command, heading into their bye week with a 5-1 record ahead of their Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens. But things could be better.

Super Bowl favorites before Week 7 include only two of NFL's three unbeatens

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more

CJ Gardner-Johnson has been suspended by the NFL

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 21

Bills Land Ascending High-Motor Edge Rusher in New 2027 NFL Mock Draft

For the past two seasons, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has been heavily focused on defense during the NFL draft. He kicked things off in 2025 with Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston and used six of nine selections on defenders.

Sam Franklin News / Athlon Sports / October 21

NFL Announces Second Punishment Decision for Spitting Incident at Bills-Raiders

The NFL has disciplined Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. following a spitting incident during Sunday’s 33-30 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 21

Bills and Buccaneers Identified as Perfect Trade Partners With Buffalo's Secondary Need

The Buffalo Bills have a need at the safety position and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a team they should have their sights set on for a possible trade.

Sam Franklin News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Bills’ Sam Franklin To Appeal One-Game Suspension For Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The NFL announced that it has suspended Bills defensive back and special-teamer Sam Franklin one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct. Franklin will appeal, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Sam Franklin News / Field Level Media / October 21

Second spitter: Bills' Sam Franklin Jr. suspended 1 game

Sam Franklin Jr. became the second Buffalo Bills safety to receive a one-game suspension without pay from the NFL for spitting at a Las Vegas Raiders player on Sunday.

Josh Allen News / Trade Talk Sports / October 20

The Buffalo Bills Are Winning, and Josh Allen Isn’t Doing It Alone

There’s something to be said for a team that keeps finding ways to win when the game gets tight. It’s one thing to beat somebody by three touchdowns. It’s another to reach the final minutes with the outcome uncertain and still find a way to get the job done.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20

Bills make a move on two-time Pro Bowl cornerback

The Buffalo Bills are running it back with a fan favorite. The team announced on Monday that it signed veteran cornerback Tre’Davious White to its practice squad.

Adam Schefter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Bills Signing CB Tre’Davious White

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Bills are signing CB Tre’Davious White to the practice squad. Schefter mentions White will get acclimated on the practice squad with the intention of joining the active roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Super Bowl favorites before Week 7 include only two of NFL's three unbeatens

Three NFL teams remain unbeaten, but sportsbooks aren't sold on all three of them as Super Bowl contenders.

'MNF' takeaways: Mike Evans' injury looms large as 49ers survive late Commanders rally

Kyle Shanahan shares encouraging Mike Evans injury update after 49ers' win over Commanders

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

Josh Allen News / Action Network / October 19

Josh Allen Ties a 30-Year-Old Bills Record — Does It Move His MVP Odds?

Josh Allen matched a mark that had stood since Jim Kelly’s playing days, and Polymarket’s MVP prediction market took notice. Before we dive in, check out our Polymarket review, grab the Polymarket promo code, and download the Action Network app for more picks and analysis heading into Buffalo’s Week 7.