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Bills will reportedly face Panthers' offense missing its centerpiece in Week 8

Coming out of their bye week riding a two-game losing streak, the Buffalo Bills will receive somewhat of a break during their upcoming matchup with the Carolina Panthers.

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3 weaknesses that could cost Bills postseason berth, but there are answers

Let's just get this out there right now. There are several issues with the Buffalo Bills, and many could be addressed by replacing the offensive and defensive coordinators.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 20

Bills' 'key injury' trends toward Week 8 availability for sputtering offense

It's certainly not enough of a reason to excuse the offense's lackluster primetime performance, but the Buffalo Bills were without their leading receiver when they delivered a dud against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 20

TV analyst serves up stinging, 'panic button' criticism of 'light in the box' Bills

The Buffalo Bills weren't on the field Sunday. But it doesn't mean they weren't on somebody's hit list. As the Bills attempted to enjoy their Bye and re-group from a two-game losing streak in advance of a Week 8 game at the Carolina Panthers, old nemesis Julian Edelman took some time to essentially start kicking dirt on their grave.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 19

Buffalo Bills' Top 3 trade targets with deadline approaching

The 2025 trade deadline is coming up, and the bye week is as good a time as there is for the Buffalo Bills to address what they need to pick up at the trade deadline to go for their first Super Bowl.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 19

Bills officially AFC East's second-place team after surprising Patriots stay hot

Just two weeks ago the Buffalo Bills were undefeated, in control of their division, clear favorites to make Super Bowl LX from the AFC, and preparing for a "White Out" primetime game at Highmark Stadium.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 19

Bills' upcoming foe loses QB in Week 7, which could force familiar face under center

The Buffalo Bills may see a familiar face at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers in the two teams' upcoming Week 8 matchup. Carolina lost its starting quarterback, Bryce Young, to an ankle injury he sustained during the second half of a Week 7 win over the New York Jets, which led to the Panthers inserting backup QB Andy Dalton under center.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 19

3 reasons for optimism despite Buffalo Bills' extended slump

There have been countless causes for concern amid the Buffalo Bills’ recent slump, which have been dissected ad nauseam over the past several days. But how about some reasons for optimism?

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 19

3 reasons to worry after Buffalo Bills' two-game skid

It’s been difficult to keep track of the many reasons to worry about the Buffalo Bills’ performance through the first six weeks of the season. The defense has been lacking, the offense has underperformed, and there have even been a few lackluster performances on special teams.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 19

Potential Bills trade target receiver inactive for Week 7

The NFL's teams that play at 1 p.m. EST on Sunday have announced their inactives for the day, and the Las Vegas Raiders have one such name who may join the Buffalo Bills at this season's trade deadline.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 19

Buffalo Bills bye week report card: Offense delivers, coaching falters

The Buffalo Bills aren't in action this weekend. They're one of two teams on the bye in Week 7, which gives them extra time to work out some of the issues that have plagued them during their two week losing streak.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 19

3 recently-extended Bills' players most to blame for recent losing streak

The Buffalo Bills have displayed a load of shortcomings throughout their first six games of the season, many of which were accentuated during a two-game losing streak entering the team’s Week 7 bye week.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 19

Do the Buffalo Bills play today? Schedule for next Bills game

The Buffalo Bills are reeling after two-straight losses, which put a halt to their 4-0 start to the 2025 season. In Week 5, they were defeated by an AFC East rival, the New England Patriots.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 19

NFL insider provides ominous updates on 2 potential Bills' WR trade targets

The Buffalo Bills promise to look inward during this week's Bye and come out a better football team. If general manager Brandon Beane was tempted to look outward, two of the most attractive additions may be getting yanked off the trading block.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 18

Bills have legitimate internal options to address all three positions of weakness

In 2023, the Buffalo Bills traded for cornerback Rasul Douglas prior to the deadline. Last season, they acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper for the stretch run.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / October 18

Bills tied to an all-too-familiar face as the trade deadline approaches

The Buffalo Bills have plenty to clean up on both sides of the football. On defense, the cornerback position has been lacking, with Christian Benford taking a step back with his performance, and the veteran Tre'Davious White getting beaten left and right.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 18

Buffalo Bills' best NFL draft fits include 'undersized' linebackers

The Buffalo Bills defense has been a hot topic following their two-game losing streak. The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons had their way with the defense, as Buffalo couldn't come up with key stops in either game.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 18

Overlooked linebacker has been Bills' best free-agent value through six weeks

Joey Bosa has been a solid free-agent addition to the Buffalo Bills' defense, but he hasn't necessarily been the best value pickup. While Bosa's production has been in line with the $12.6 million he's set to earn this season, he hasn't been half of the bargain that veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson has shown to be through the first six weeks.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 18

Bills take impressive seven years of good vibes into otherwise dim bye week

Lots of doom and plenty of gloom surrounding the Buffalo Bills this week. With two sloppy losses, the team's Super Bowl train has been temporarily derailed by potholes of questions about their slumping receivers, defensive shortcomings and continued mistakes that have led to 19 penalties and five turnovers in two weeks.

Buffalo Bills News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Bye Week Wake Up Call: Three Changes the Bills Must Make Now

The 2025 NFL season began with the Buffalo Bills winning their first four games, sparking high hopes as favorites. But back-to-back night losses to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons changed everything: Bills Mafia, once seen as the NFL’s most loyal fans, now turned into harsh critics.

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Bills Re-Sign LB Jimmy Ciarlo To Practice Squad

The Buffalo Bills announced they have re-signed LB Jimmy Ciarlo to the practice squad. Buffalo’s practice squad now includes: QB Shane Buechele RB Frank Gore Jr.

Maxwell Hairston News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Bills’ Maxwell Hairston making progress, DC Bobby Babich to remain play-caller

Buffalo is one of the few teams in the NFL that hasn’t gotten any help from its 2025 first-round pick. However, that may change soon. Head coach Sean McDermott said the Bills could open injured rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston‘s 21-day practice window, though he didn’t indicate when that might happen (via Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic).

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker / October 16

The Big Five: Alarming reasons the Buffalo Bills' Super Bowl hopes are slipping away

Are the wheels falling off the Buffalo Bills' Super Bowl bandwagon?

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Sean McDermott News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Sean McDermott had a blunt assessment of the Bills

The Buffalo Bills are headed into their bye week after playing some of their worst football of the season, and head coach Sean McDermott says his team needs to use the time off to make some serious changes.