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Historical significance of Bills losing AFC East after five straight titles

The Buffalo Bills owned the AFC East for five straight years. That streak died in Week 17 with the 13-12 loss to the Eagles, and just like that, the division flipped back to the New England Patriots.

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Tom Brady opens up on special 'gift' he got from Bills Mafia during his return to Buffalo in Week 17

Former New England quarterback Tom Brady returned to Western New York for the first time since his playing days to call the Bills and Eagles Week 17 contest.

Josh Allen News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 30

Doubted Bills' late-season addition may be just what Josh Allen needs

Brandin Cooks, I apologize. Your effort was sensational. Your concentration, superb. And, it wasn't even your longest catch of the game! To think that only a couple days prior to the Buffalo Bills' wide receiver's remarkable performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, I accused him of being washed up.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 30

Bills’ 2026 schedule gets clearer after AFC East order-of-finish finalized

The Buffalo Bills' season isn't over yet, but with their 13-12 loss in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Bills are locked into a second-place finish in the AFC East division.

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The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

How many of the 50 NFL players with the most career rushing yards can you name in six minutes?

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Bills star gets some much-needed good news despite the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17

The Buffalo Billslost heartbreakingly to the Philadelphia Eagles. It came down to a failed two-point conversion where quarterback Josh Allen just couldn't hit his receiver open in the end zone.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 30

Week 18 NFL power rankings roundup paints grim picture for Bills at worst time

The Buffalo Bills had a chance to knock off the defending Super Bowl champions on Sunday, but fell just short. A missed two-point conversion left them on the wrong end of a 13-12 contest, and is impacting their standings on NFL Power Rankings.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 30

Bills re-sign Super Bowl-winning wide receiver just days after release

Looking for a spark in the return game, the Buffalo Bills signed veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman in early November. He gave them an instant spark with a 61-yard kickoff return in his debut.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 30

Which wild-card opponent do Bills want to play most?

The Buffalo Bills' streak of consecutive AFC East titles is over, and now, as a wild-card team, their opponent for the wild-card round will likely be determined after the final regular-season game at Highmark Stadium, which kicks off at 4:25 p.m.

Mecole Hardman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 30

Bills Re-Sign WR Mecole Hardman

The Buffalo Bills announced they have re-signed WR Mecole Hardman to the practice squad. Hardman, 27, is a former second-round pick of the Chiefs back in 2019.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 30

Bills add 'third-round threat' on defense in new 2026 NFL mock draft

The Buffalo Bills are still reeling from a heartbreaking loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17. During the 13-12 defeat, it was painfully obvious just how much work the offense needs.

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Michael Badgley News / Pro Football Rumors / December 29

Bills Release K Michael Badgley From Practice Squad

It sounds like the Bills will soon be getting starting kicker Matt Prater back from injury. The team announced today that they’ve released kicker Michael Badgley from the practice squad.

Sean McDermott News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 29

Why Sean McDermott's unsuccessful late-game decision gives Bills reason for optimism

Head coach Sean McDermott deserves a fair share of criticism for the Buffalo Bills' inability to reach the Super Bowl during his nine-year tenure. The Bills have a soon-to-be five-time NFL MVP finalist as their starting quarterback, but they've failed in the playoffs six times in the Josh Allen era.

Josh Allen News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Josh Allen's Injury Status for Bill-Jets, Revealed

Josh Allen was able to stay in the game on Sunday as the Buffalo Bills took on the Philadelphia Eagles in a Week 17 matchup. Allen was seen limping during the game, favoring his right leg, but the reigning NFL MVP played through the issue to close out the contest.

Michael Badgley News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29

Bills Release K Michael Badgley From Practice Squad

The Buffalo Bills announced Monday that they’ve released K Michael Badgley from their practice squad. Badgley had an extra point blocked against the Eagles that played into the end of the game. Buffalo is expected to get K Matt Prater back in the near future.

Sean McDermott News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Head coach Sean McDermott doubles down on controversial decision from critical play in Bills' heartbreaking loss

It all came down to quarterback Josh Allen with the ball in his hands with an opportunity for Buffalo to win the game in the Week 17 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker / December 30