With a brand-new stadium, a roster built to contend for a Super Bowl and a head coach hungry for the Lombardi, the Bills Mafia enters the 2025–26 NFL season with cautious optimism. The lingering question: Can this high-caliber team fix the issues that cost them another AFC Championship despite a stellar regular season last year? Only time will tell — and fans will be watching every Sunday to find out.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Buffalo Bills season, from historical stats and key rivalries to 2025 can’t-miss games, draft picks, transactions and more.
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Buffalo Bills Football Quick Facts:
Established: 1959
Owner: Terry Pegula, Kim Pegula
Head Coach: Sean McDermott
Home Stadium: New Highmark Stadium
Super Bowl Wins: 0
2024 Finish: 1st in AFC East (13-4)
2025 Buffalo Bills Outlook
It’s setting up to be a big year for the Buffalo Bills, a team that has come painfully close to its first Super Bowl win but continues to fall just short — usually at the hands of Patrick Mahomes. This season, star quarterback Josh Allen will have even more offensive weapons at his disposal, and the Bills defense looks stronger after key additions.
Ranked No. 2 in our NFL Team Rankings for 2025–26 and facing a relatively favorable schedule, the Bills have everything they need to finally break through. The only question is whether they can translate regular-season dominance into postseason success.
Key Buffalo Bills Matchups in 2025
The Bills Mafia stands out as one of the NFL’s most passionate fanbases, making each game this season a must-watch event. However, some especially competitive matchups promise extra excitement. Here are the key games you absolutely shouldn’t miss:
Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Matchup
Regular Season Rivalry Record: Bills lead 30-26-1
Whether you’re a casual football fan or a die-hard member of Bills Mafia, the 2025 showdown between Buffalo and Kansas City is can’t-miss football. In Week 9, Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes — two of the NFL’s most elite quarterbacks — will square off in their only regular-season meeting. Recent history has made this matchup one of the league’s fiercest, with the Chiefs knocking the Bills out of the playoffs in four of the past five years, including last season’s AFC Championship.
More than just a standout regular-season encounter, this game serves as a litmus test for Buffalo’s Super Bowl aspirations and a likely preview of another high-stakes postseason battle.
- Game 1: Sunday, November 2nd (Week 9)
- Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: CBS; Paramount+
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins 2025 Matchups
Regular Season Rivalry Record: Dolphins lead 62-60-1
Despite being on opposite ends of the East Coast, this classic AFC East rivalry feels particularly close to home for fans on both sides. Miami holds a slight edge in the all-time regular-season series, but entering 2025, Buffalo is projected to sit near the top of the division while Miami is expected to struggle. Even if this year’s matchups don’t carry the same competitive balance as in previous seasons, the intensity and passion of this rivalry keep it on this list of must-watch football.
- Game 1: Thursday, September 18th (Week 3)
- Kickoff Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- Game 2: Sunday, November 9th (Week 10)
- Kickoff Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: CBS; Paramount+
Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots 2025 Matchups
Regular Season Rivalry Record: Patriots lead 79-51-1
Traditionally one of the NFL’s marquee rivalries, Bills–Patriots games have often carried a sense of heavyweight competition. But for much of the past 25 years, New England’s Tom Brady–led dynasty tilted the balance heavily in the Patriots’ favor. The tide turned after Brady’s departure, with Josh Allen elevating Buffalo into a perennial contender while New England searched aimlessly for answers. Since 2020, the Bills have gone 8–3 against the Patriots, and they enter 2025 expected to keep that momentum rolling.
- Game 1: Sunday, October 5th (Week 5)
- Kickoff Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: NBC
- Game 2: Sunday, December 14th (Week 15)
- Kickoff Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: CBS; Paramount+
Find the full Buffalo Bills game schedule for 2025 right here!
Buffalo Bills Draft Picks, Offseason Signings, Re-signings, Trade Acquisitions in 2025
Following their “almost there” season in 2024-25, the Bills have been working all offseason to enhance their roster with the aim of finally securing the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Draft Picks:
During the 2025 Draft, the Bills picked up the following players:
| Round – Pick | Position | Player | College |
| Rd 1 – Pick 30 | CB | Maxwell Hairston | Kentucky |
| Rd 2 – Pick 41 | DT | T. J. Sanders | South Carolina |
| Rd 3 – Pick 72 | DE | Landon Jackson | Arkansas |
| Rd 4 – Pick 109 | DT | Deone Walker | Kentucky |
| Rd 5 – Pick 170 | CB | Jordan Hancock | Ohio State |
| Rd 5 – Pick 173 | TE | Jackson Hawes | Georgia Tech |
| Rd 6 – Pick 177 | CB | Dorian Strong | Virginia Tech |
| Rd 6 – Pick 206 | OT | Chase Lundt | UConn |
| Rd 7 – Pick 240 | WR | Kaden Prather | Maryland |
Offseason Signings:
Here are the offseason signings and transactions you need to know.
| Position | Player | Contract Terms |
| DT | Jordan Phillips | Signed Aug. 25, 2025 |
| DB | Garnett Hollis Jr. | Signed Aug. 23, 2025 |
| CB | Zy Alexander | Signed Aug. 20, 2025 |
| OL | Elijah Young | Signed Aug. 20, 2025 |
| OL | Rush Reimer | Signed Aug. 20, 2025 |
| RB | Jarveon Howard | Signed Aug. 19, 2025 |
| WR | Grant DuBose | Signed Aug. 19, 2025 |
| DE | Nelson Ceaser | Signed Aug. 14, 2025 |
| DB | Tre Herndon | Signed Aug. 12, 2025 |
| K | Caden Davis | Signed Aug. 8, 2025 |
| LB | Jimmy Ciarlo | Signed Aug. 6, 2025 |
| DE | Justin Hollins | Signed Aug. 5, 2025 |
| OL | Dan Feeney | Signed Aug. 4, 2025 |
| DE | Kameron Cline | Signed Jul. 31, 2025 |
| WR | Deon Cain | Signed Jul. 28, 2025 |
| WR | Kelly Akharaiyi | Signed Jul. 26 & 27, 2025 |
| WR | David White | Signed Jul. 22, 2025 |
| CB | Maxwell Hairston | Rookie contract – Jun. 13, 2025 |
| DT | Deone Walker | Rookie contract – Jun. 13, 2025 |
| LB | Shaq Thompson | Signed Jun. 10, 2025 (1-year) |
| DT | Marcus Harris | Signed Jun. 6, 2025 |
| WR | Kristian Wilkerson | Signed May 19 & 20, 2025 (1-year) |
| WR | Elijah Moore | Signed May 5, 2025 (1-year) |
| DE | Paris Shand | Signed May 5, 2025 |
| DB | Tre’Davious White | Signed Apr. 21, 2025 |
| P | Brad Robbins | Signed Mar. 31, 2025 |
| FB | Reggie Gilliam | Signed Mar. 17, 2025 |
| G | Kendrick Green | Signed Mar. 17, 2025 |
| CB | Dane Jackson | Signed Mar. 17, 2025 |
| RB | Ty Johnson | Signed Mar. 17, 2025 |
| ILB | Michael Hoecht | Signed Mar. 15, 2025 (3-year) |
| WR | Laviska Shenault | Signed Mar. 15, 2025 |
| DE | Larry Ogunjobi | Signed Mar. 15, 2025 |
| WR | Josh Palmer | Signed Mar. 12, 2025 (3-year) |
| DE | Joey Bosa | Signed Mar. 12, 2025 (1-year) |
| DT | Larry Ogunjobi | Signed Mar. 12, 2025 (1-year) |
| S | Darrick Forrest | Signed Mar. 12, 2025 |
| OL | Alec Anderson | Signed Feb. 12, 2025 (exclusive rights tender) |
Re-signings & Extensions:
| Position | Player | Contract Terms |
| TE | Matt Sokol | Re-signed Aug. 15, 2025 (terms undisclosed) |
| RB | James Cook | 4-year contract extension (Aug. 13, 2025) |
| S | Damar Hamlin | 1-year contract (Mar. 12, 2025) |
| FB | Reggie Gilliam | 1-year contract (Mar. 11, 2025) |
| DL | Greg Rousseau | 4-year contract extension (Mar. 8, 2025) |
| LS | Reid Ferguson | 4-year contract extension (Mar. 8, 2025) |
| LB | Terrel Bernard | 4-year contract extension (Mar. 7, 2025) |
| WR | Khalil Shakir | 4-year contract extension (Feb. 25, 2025) |
| QB | Shane Buechele | 1-year contract (Jan. 29, 2025) |
| OT | Ryan Van Demark | Re-signed Jan. 27, 2025 (terms undisclosed) |
| QB | Mike White | 1-year contract extension (Jan. 3, 2025) |
Departures:
The Bills saw a number of players exit this offseason. Veteran pass rusher Von Miller was released in March, followed by the release of defensive lineman Branson Deen in April. As far as special teams changes, punter Sam Martin was let go in March, with Brad Robbins stepping in as his replacement. The secondary also saw changes as Kaiir Elam was traded to the Cowboys in March, and cornerbacks Daryl Porter and Te’Cory Couch were waived.
Additionally, Buffalo released several depth players: wide receivers Hal Presley, Kelly Akharaiy, and Jalen Virgil were cut during camp, and linebacker Nicholas Morrow was released in January. On the defensive front, Devin Brandt-Epps and Eli Ankou were removed from the roster, while tight ends Armani Rogers was waived after a short tenure.
Buffalo Bills Historical Stats
If you’re searching for even more information into the history of the Buffalo Bills, look no further than these stats:
- Super Bowl Appearances: 4
- Super Bowl Wins: 0
- Playoff Appearances: 23
- Regular Season All-Time Record: 486 Wins, 505 Losses, 8 Ties
- Playoff All-Time Record: 21 Wins, 22 Losses
Buffalo Bills News
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How to Watch the Buffalo Bills
On any given Sunday (and of course for Monday Night Football and the occasional Thursday Night Football game), Bills fans are ready for a front row seat to the game. Here are all the networks and streaming services you need to watch the Bills play all season long.
- ABC
- CBS
- FOX
- NBC
- ESPN
- NFL Network
- NFL Red Zone provided by NFL Network
- Netflix
- Prime Video
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Buffalo Bills have a chance at the Super Bowl in 2025-26?
Yes! The Buffalo Bills have a strong roster and a less-competitive schedule, making them top candidates for the 2025-26 postseason, and potentially, Super Bowl.
Have the Buffalo Bills ever won a Super Bowl?
No, the Buffalo Bills have never won a Super Bowl.
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