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Four Buffalo Bills With Most to Prove Following Week 7 Bye

At 5-1, the Buffalo Bills are off to an excellent start under first-year head coach Joe Brady. While the record is what ultimately matters, there are some concerns for the Bills that need to be addressed during their Week 7 bye.

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Can Maxwell Hairston Hold Up When Zay Flowers and the Ravens Visit the Bills in Week 8?

Buffalo spent its bye with a one-game lead in the AFC East and a pass defense that has given up more yards than any in the NFL. The Bills have allowed 1,792 passing yards through six games, the most in the league according to StatMuse, and Maxwell Hairston’s spot on the outside has become the clearest weak point.

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.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 22

Bills' Potential Safety Solution Former Ravens' INT Leader Ready on Practice Squad

The Buffalo Bills will be down one safety when they come off their bye week to host the Baltimore Ravens on November 1. Starter Chauncey Gardner-Johnson must serve a one-game NFL-imposed suspension for violating the conduct policy by spitting on an opponent during the October 18 road game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Bills’ perfect Riq Woolen trade offer to Eagles before NFL trade deadline

The Buffalo Bills should offer the Philadelphia Eagles a 2027 fourth-round pick for Riq Woolen before the November 10 NFL trade deadline. Buffalo needs help in coverage, and the veteran cornerback offers a realistic way to improve the secondary without sacrificing an early selection.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 22

Bills and Dolphins Identified as Potential Trade Partners Ahead of NFL Deadline

If there's one area where the Buffalo Bills could use more help at on the defensive side of the ball, it's at linebacker. The linebacker position has been a sore spot for Buffalo for years now, and that hasn't changed in 2026, as Terrel Bernard has been disappointing and Dorian Williams has been even worse.

Dalton Kincaid News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Bills’ Dalton Kincaid will spend bye week in Utah trying to match Steve Young’s perfect College GameDay picks record

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has a unique challenge during his bye week as he is returning to Utah to see if he can match Steve Young’s perfect record on ESPN’s College GameDay.

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.

Buffalo Bills News / The Lead / October 22

Who Should the Bills Add on Defense?

As the trade deadline approaches, the Bills have to decide whether they’re going to make any moves to improve. While the defense has a few internal options, some trade targets make sense, too.

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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 / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 22

Three Safeties Buffalo Bills Should Target at NFL Trade Deadline

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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22

NFL's Decision Leaves Bills Shorthanded for Ravens Game

The Buffalo Bills will be without safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for their Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens after his one-game suspension was upheld.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Buffalo Bills News / Viral Sports News / October 21

Buffalo Bills Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender

The Buffalo Bills used their bye week to reshuffle the practice squad, parting ways with cornerback A.J. Woods to clear room for the return of Tre’Davious White, the team announced.

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.

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Buffalo Bills 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.