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Week 8 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Bills Move Up During Bye Week

Week 7 was a well-timed bye for the Buffalo Bills. They're off to a 5-1 start, but they've been playing in multiple tight games. That's primarily been due to their defensive shortcomings.

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Surprising Stat Shows How Clutch Bills' WR Keon Coleman Has Been in 2026

Keon Coleman entered the league in 2024 and had a lot of pressure put on his shoulders. Not only was he the first selection for the Buffalo Bills that season (in Round 2), but he had some big shoes to fill.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Bills Are 4-0 When Allowing 30 Points, and It Has Their 2027 Pick Down at No. 29

Buffalo Bills fans spent the bye week watching the AFC from their couches, and Josh Allen’s team still ended the weekend sitting 29th in the updated first-round order heading into Week 8.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 27

What Josh Allen Must Do to Win His Second Career MVP

A lot can change from Week 7 to Week 18 in the NFL, but MVP campaigns rely on season-long success. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen may seem like the early favorite to many, but a recent ESPN poll of NFL execs, coaches and personnel has a different QB atop the ballot.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 26

Bills' Post-Bye Schedule: Five NFL Primetime Exposures vs. Winning Teams Await

It's certainly somewhat of a surprise that the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens will not take center stage in a featured NFL viewing window in Week 8.

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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.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 26

Bills' Week 8 Injury Outlook: Will DJ Moore, Ed Oliver Be Ready to Face Ravens?

The Buffalo Bills are coming off their bye week with seemingly minimal injury concerns, but there are a few big names to monitor in Week 8. While wide receiver DJ Moore and defensive lineman Ed Oliver were unavailable last time out against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 18, the rest has likely allowed them to get over their injuries.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Bills Mock Trade: Buffalo makes a blockbuster deadline deal that has massive upside, but a ton of potential risk

Carolina has a franchise-defining quarterback call coming, and Buffalo has a long-standing hole in the secondary. What would a Jaycee Horn deal actually cost?

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 26

3 Intriguing Reasons Why the Buffalo Bills Won Their Week 7 Bye

The Buffalo Bills were sitting pretty heading into their Week 7 bye. But even with a week off, they still won during the NFL's latest slate. The Bills got to see several situations play out in their favor in Week 7.

Matt Judon News / HITC / October 26

‘A crazy life’ – Former 49ers DL Matthew Judon lives with his girlfriend and ex together in an ‘unorthodox’ family

Defensive lineman Matthew Judon has an interesting life outside the football field, with his girlfriend and ex-girlfriend staying under the same roof. Judon has been playing in the NFL for 10 years and been on 6 teams.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 26

Bills' WR DJ Moore Praises Early-Season Keon Coleman Breakout

DJ Moore was supposed to take the Buffalo Bills offense to the next level and he had an excellent debut with five receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Ravens seemingly have no idea when Jackson will return from injury

Ravens seemingly have no idea when Lamar Jackson will return from ankle injury

During Sunday's edition of NBC's "Football Night in America" program, NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and NBC Sports shared an update on Jackson's status that will likely leave Baltimore fans concerned.

Bengals use big second-half rally to roll past Ravens

John Harbaugh is gone, but Ravens still can’t buck this alarming trend

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

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Lamar Jackson News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 25

Will Lamar Jackson Return vs. Bills in Week 8? Buffalo on Crash Course to Face Ravens QB

The Buffalo Bills were hoping to avoid Baltimore Ravens signal-caller Lamar Jackson in Week 8, when the two teams meet at Highmark stadium. However, when the Bills return from their bye next week, it appears Jackson might be ready to go and return from his ankle injury.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 25

Bills' Best Asset Not Enough NFL Experts Are Talking About Responsible for 5-1 Start

It's a sometimes forgotten aspect of the game that was emphasized by Buffalo Bills' Hall-of-Fame head coach Marv Levy. For as good as the Bills' offense has been through the first six games of the 2026 season, the special teams have been nearly flawless.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

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

Buffalo Bills News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Former Buffalo Bills RB Has Died

The Buffalo Bills organization and fans remember Lawrence McCutcheon, the veteran running back who closed his playing career in Western New York, following his death on October 23, 2026, at age 76.

Skyler Bell News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Will the Bills Trade Joshua Palmer? Skyler Bell Is Ready for More Snaps

Buffalo Bills’ receiver room is about to get crowded again, and Joshua Palmer could be the odd man out before the trade deadline. The Bills spent their bye hoping DJ Moore returns from a sprain in his left shoulder, and fourth-round rookie Skyler Bell is waiting behind both of them for real snaps.

Sam Franklin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Bills S Sam Franklin’s One-Game Suspension Reduced To Fine

NFL Senior Vice President of Football & International Communications, Michael Signora, announced that the NFL has reduced Bills S Sam Franklin‘s one-game suspension to a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Buffalo Bills News / EssentiallySports / October 23

'That’s Crazy to Me': Ex-Bills RB Slams Joe Brady for Publicly Criticizing James Cook’s Fumbling Issues

The Buffalo Bills won 33-30 against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. However, Bills head coach Joe Brady caught flak online when he tried to defend safety C.J.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Keon Coleman Should Stay a Full-Time Starter for the Bills After DJ Moore Returns

Keon Coleman spent the offseason calling 2026 his make-or-break year with the Buffalo Bills. Six games in, the third-year receiver has made a strong case to stay on the field for nearly every snap, and that shouldn’t change once DJ Moore is healthy.

Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Bills’ biggest problem to fix during 2026 bye week

The Buffalo Bills enter their 2026 bye week at 5-1, but their record is disguising a problem that could derail a championship pursuit. Their biggest issue is a pass defense that cannot protect the middle of the field or finish possessions.

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 / 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.

Joe Brady 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

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.