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A micro and macro look at the Bills 2026 draft
The Buffalo Bills have a brand new draft class, and The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes you through his thoughts on all of the picks. He also takes a macro look at the Bills roster,…
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Bills draft possibilities at No. 26 & beyond
The 2026 NFL Draft has arrived, and The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes a deep dive into what the team could be looking at with the No. 26 pick, and how they could go about the rest…
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Bills big FA addition breakdown
The first and second wave of free agency has officially passed us by, and the Buffalo Bills moved to address some major needs via trade and in signings. The Athletic's Joe Buscagli…
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What we learned from the Bills at the NFL Combine
The Buffalo Bills spoke with reporters for the first time since their offseason planning began with Joe Brady as their new head coach. What stood out? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia…
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Joe Brady is the Bills new head coach, now what?
The Bills concluded a nearly week-long search for a new head coach this week, and introduced Joe Brady as the new person in charge on Thursday. What to make of the move? What could…
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Sean McDermott is gone. Now what?
The Buffalo Bills, after another heartbreaking playoff loss, decided to change direction. Not only did they fire head coach Sean McDermott, but they also promoted general manager B…
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Bills vs. Broncos for a spot in AFC title game
The Bills claimed their sixth straight appearance in the AFC Divisional round, and now they'll try to make it two straight AFC Championship Game appearances against the Broncos on…
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Josh Allen difference on display vs. Jags
The Bills are back in the AFC Divisional Round after their win in Jacksonville, and the combination of Josh Allen and their ever-improving defense was the catalyst. The Athletic's…
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It's playoff time! Bills vs. Jaguars
The 2025 regular season is done and it's on to the playoffs. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over this weekend's Wild Card game of the Bills vs. the Jaguars, taking all your ques…
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An ode to the final game plus biggest Bills playoff Qs
The Bills completed their 2025 regular season with a win over the Jets, and likely conducted the final game at the old Highmark Stadium in the process. Coming to you from the Highm…
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One last time at The Ralph
After Sunday's result, the Bills will now open up their playoff journey on the road, and likely will remain there as long as they are alive. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all…
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52 min
Bills lose to the Eagles, but what does it mean?
The Buffalo Bills were unable to win a fifth in a row in a 13-12 loss to the Eagles, but what did we learn about the Bills? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes through the game and t…
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Can the Bills stay alive for the AFC East?
With only two weeks to play, the Bills know the task at hand. Winning out, just to have a chance at the AFC East, is likely mandatory. It starts with the Eagles on Sunday. The Athl…
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Bills squeak by Browns, what does it mean?
The Bills collected a fourth straight victory after beating the Browns on Sunday and now have an 11-4 record. But what does it mean to their playoff hopes? The Athletic's Joe Busca…
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Can the Bills make it 4 in a row?
The Buffalo Bills captured an impressive Week 15 win over the Patriots, and now go to Cleveland for their final road game of the 2025 regular season. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia t…
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Bills issue a ceiling-raising comeback win over Patriots
After being down 21-0, and then 24-7 at halftime, the Bills managed to fire back for a 35-31 victory to keep their AFC East hopes alive. What went into the game, and what does it m…
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Can the Bills hold off the Patriots?
The Buffalo Bills have won their last two games, and now get a chance to get themselves within shouting distance of another AFC East title with a win over the Patriots. The Athleti…
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Did the Bills turn a corner in Bengals win?
The Buffalo Bills successfully defeated the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in an instant classic between two of the NFL's best quarterbacks, and with it, brought their record to 9-4…
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Bills vs. Bengals, who will be more urgent?
The Bills successfully claimed a Week 13 win over the Steelers, but now a motivated Joe Burrow-led Bengals team awaits them this week as both teams are fighting for the playoffs. T…
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Bills defense dominates and possibly raises the 2025 ceiling?
The Bills scored a pivotal 26-7 win over the Steelers on Sunday to get to 8-4, and along the way, the defense had their first shutdown game of the season against a team's starting…