BUFFALO BILLS ( 12-5 ) BEAT THE NEW YORK JETS ( 3-14 ), BILLS 35 JETS 8!!! ON TO TO PLAYOFFS, NEXT STOP JACKSONVILLE!!! 4JAN26

Alaina Getzenberg

@agetzenberg

Bills having a special halftime ceremony. for the stadium

5:48 PM · Jan 4, 2026

 WHAT an amazing game!!! The Jets were the first team the Bills played and beat in Ralph Wilson / Rich / Highmark Stadium in 1973 and the Jets were the last team the Bills played in Highmark Stadium and they beat them this time to!!! I am going to miss that stadium, have a lot of very good memories with family and friends there, concerts and Bills games, good times, happy times, even when the Bills didn't win because the team and the fans always made the experience so cool! Two best memories, seeing the Stones, Journey and George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers at Rich Stadium with two friends I am still friends with. I think tickets were $17.00, general admission and because there was no on line ordering back then we go up at 0400 and drove from Scandia, PA to Buffalo and sat outside the ticket office downtown till they opened to get tickets. And after the concert we stopped at a bar in Amherst (I think) where Wendy O'Williams and the Plasmatics were supposed to play just in time for the town officials to shut the concert down....My favorite Bills game experience was when I was able to get tickets for the Bills-Dolphins game in December. Yes there was lots of snow but the game day was beautiful and I was there with my mom and dad (life long Bills fans but had never been to a game), my younger sister Jennie, brother-in-law Ted and their son Alex (I think he was 5 or 6). We were way up in the stadium with a mix of Bills and Dolphins fans and it was all good fun from being up and dancing to 'Shout' before the game started to Alex being so totally excited about being there, and the Bills squished the fish to boot!!! Thank you Ralph Wilson Stadium / Rich Stadium / Highmark Stadium and Buffalo Bills teams and fans!!! Two things I am sure of whenever I die, I will die a Christian and a Buffalo Bills fan!!!

RAY DAVIS # 22 after Bills-Jets game 4JAN26

ALAINA GETZENBERG / ESPN Bills-Jets last show game at "The Ralph".....

BUFFALO BILLS ( 11-5 ) DEFEATED BY PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ( 11-5 ) 13-12

 I wish they had beat the Eagles but it didn't happen. I still love my Buffalo Bills, they still make me want to shout!!! I ALSO WANT TO SAY tommy brady has to be the worst sportscaster in the world. His comments during the game about his "welcome" from the Bills fans were juvenile and very inappropriate but not a surprise coming from someone who's narcissism rivals NOT MY pres drumpf's / trump's. I will also note I attended two Bills - Patriots games in Buffalo when brady was their qb, and remember the Patriots fans were overwhelmingly rude and repulsive and too many were anxious to initiate verbal and physical confrontations with Bills fans. 

Dec 28, 2025 #BuffaloBills #Bills #NFL

Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media after the 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday December 28th. Topics include: going for the win at the end, being aggressive late in the game, how well the defense played against the Eagles, learning from this game, improving as a team heading into the playoffs, the amount of hits QB Josh Allen has taken all year, staying out of third and long situations, and being a balanced offense heading into the playoffs.

BUFFALO BILLS ( 11-4 ) BEAT THE CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-12 ) 23-20 21DEZ25

 IT wasn't pretty but a win is a win and the Bills won!!! In Cleveland!!! 

NFL Week 16 power rankings: Bills and Eagles climb, Rams still on top 16DEZ25

 GO BILLS GO!!!!! GO BILLS GO!!!!!

NFL Week 16 power rankings: Bills and Eagles climb, Rams still on top

Week 15 of the NFL season is officially in the books. The division races from around the league are starting to heat up, with just three games to go for every team.

These upcoming games will decide who gets playoff spots, byes, and will even decide the order of the 2026 NFL draft. Each week is filled with games that create a spark in the standings. We are far from anything being decided heading into Week 16, but a lot of teams think that they have a chance to make it to the dance. 

The number one team in the league will stay the same for another week, but will anyone be able to dethrone them before the playoffs begin? Check out how this week looks compared to last in this week’s edition of our power rankings: 

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The Contenders

1. Los Angeles Rams (Last Week: 1)

2. Seattle Seahawks (Last Week: 2)

3. Denver Broncos (Last Week: 3)

4. Green Bay Packers (Last Week: 4)

5. Chicago Bears (Last Week: 5)

6. Buffalo Bills (Last Week: 12)

7. Philadelphia Eagles (Last Week: 10)

8. New England Patriots (Last Week: 6)

9. San Francisco 49ers (Last Week: 7)

10. Los Angeles Chargers (Last Week: 9)

11. Jacksonville Jaguars (Last Week: 11)

12. Houston Texans (Last Week: 15)

13. Pittsburgh Steelers (Last Week: 14)

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last Week: 17)

Every team in this tier is currently holding a playoff spot. By the literal sense of the word, they are all contenders right now. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers headline this week's slate of games. The winner will be the No. 2 in the NFC and lead the NFC North. After facing each other at Lambeau Field in Week 14, this matchup at Soldier Field is the biggest game either team has played in the regular season in a long time.

The Buffalo Bills came back from being down 21-0 to beat the New England Patriots, which surges them up the power rankings and drops New England. Will the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold on to win their division? They have a lot more work to do to even make the playoffs.

The Los Angeles Rams-Seattle Seahawks game gives Bears-Packers a run for its money. Like the latter, the former will be on national TV as a Thursday Night Football feature. The winner here could be the winner of the NFC West and the No. 1 seed of the conference.

The Philadelphia Eagles bounced back with a dominant win. Can the Super Bowl champions go into the playoffs feeling good about themselves? They don't have the same swagger that they had last year, but that could change in an instant. Nobody wants to see them on the other sideline if they are entering a playoff matchup. All of these teams have something big to play for in Week 16.

Teams to Watch

15. Detroit Lions (Last Week: 8)

16. Baltimore Ravens (Last Week: 16)

17. Carolina Panthers (Last Week: 18)

18. Indianapolis Colts (Last Week: 13)

19. Dallas Cowboys (Last Week: 19)

None of the teams in this tier currently holds a playoff spot, but they all have a chance still. The Dallas Cowboys are hanging on by a thread, but the rest of them all have a clear path if things go their way.

The Lions are likely not going to win the NFC North, but they can still win their way in. As for the Baltimore Ravens, they have to win their division over the stingy Pittsburgh Steelers to have a chance. Their chances of being a wild card team are slim to none.

The same goes for the Carolina Panthers, who are just happy to be in this conversation. After some really bad years in recent memory, Carolina can win the NFC South if it finds a way past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The two match up this weekend.

As for the Indianapolis Colts, who had a brilliant run to begin the season, they needed to call Philip Rivers out of retirement to play quarterback for them. They still almost won, but that's a nice way of saying they lost. It will be hard for them to catch a wild card spot, and they certainly aren't catching the division-leading Jacksonville Jaguars.

Eliminated from Postseason Contention

20. Kansas City Chiefs (Last Week: 20)

21. Miami Dolphins (Last Week: 21)

22. Atlanta Falcons (Last Week: 24)

23. Minnesota Vikings (Last Week: 23)

24. Cincinnati Bengals (Last Week: 22)

25. Washington Commanders (Last Week: 25)

26. Arizona Cardinals (Last Week: 26)

27. New Orleans Saints (Last Week: 27)

28. New York Jets (Last Week: 28)

29. New York Giants (Last Week: 29)

30. Las Vegas Raiders (Last Week: 30)

31. Tennessee Titans (Last Week: 31)

32. Cleveland Browns (Last Week: 32)

The teams that are in this tier are eliminated from postseason contention. The most surprising of the bunch is the Kansas City Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes is out for the season now after a torn ACL, which puts a bow on this nightmare season for them.

The Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, and Washington Commanders likely all see this as a failed season as well. Each of them can become a contender during the offseason if smart decisions are made, but there is a lot of work and development to do.

The rest of this clan is looking towards the 2026 NFL draft as they will be picking in the top 10. Some of them will find a player that helps them improve right away, but it's back to the drawing board for them all.

VIDEOS & ARTICLES: BUFFALO BILLS ( 10-4 ) COME FROM BEHIND & DEFEAT NEW ENGLAND ( 11-3 ) PATRIOTS AT NEW ENGLAND 35-31 & Bills-Patriots takeaways: Josh Allen leads 21-point comeback over New England 4DEZ25

THIS is especially sweet because the Patriots were expecting to beat the Bills and claim the AFC East championship today before a hometown crowd but they underestimated the Buffalo Bills!!! This has always been a tough rivalry so to be able to snatch victory from them in their stadium is  so AWESOME!!!!! Oh I do love my Bills!!! This from the Buffalo Bills and the New York Times.....

One seldom hears "I" whenever Josh Allen speaks about the Bills except when he is  blaming himself for something. Team is everything to him and you hear that every time he speaks about the Bills.

Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media after the 35-31 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday December 14. Topics include: he return game setting them up with great field position, LB Matt Milano's impressive play, what sparked the team in the second half, getting into a rhythm sooner, second half adjustments, maintaining gap integrity, and TE Dawson Knox breaking the record for most touchdowns receptions by a tight end.

Bills-Patriots takeaways: Josh Allen leads 21-point comeback over New England

Josh Allen led the Bills to touchdowns on five straight offensive drives, completing a 21-point comeback against the Patriots. Sarah Stier / Getty Images

By The Athletic NFL Staff

Dec. 14, 2025Updated 7:17 pm EST

By Joe Buscaglia, Chad Graff and Tim Graham

Facing down a 21-0 deficit in the second quarter, the Buffalo Bills rallied massively for the second week in a row, this time defeating their AFC East-rival New England Patriots 35-31.

It looked like it would be the Drake Maye show from the get-go, as the Patriots quarterback scored two early rushing touchdowns to give his team a 14-0 advantage in the first quarter. Running back TreVeyon Henderson added a third early in the second quarter to put New England up by 21. But then Buffalo slowly began its ascent, first with a rushing touchdown by running back James Cook as the first half ended.

Pats defense disappears

This was a total collapse by the New England defense.

Against the Bills, it’s hard to be perfect, and there’s no shame when Allen makes some incredible throws or beats you with a couple of big plays.

But after a strong start, the Patriots defense was totally dissected. It couldn’t stop the run, couldn’t get enough pressure on Allen and couldn’t tackle him in the few instances when they got to him.

The Bills scored touchdowns on five straight drives from the end of the second quarter to late in the fourth. There was a questionable pass interference call on the Pats in the fourth quarter, which prolonged one Bills drive, but the defensive struggles were frequent enough that it’s hard to complain about one play when, over and over, the defense didn’t get a stop. In contrast, the Bills defense held New England to one touchdown in the second half.

The Patriots did play without their leading tackler, Robert Spillane, who didn’t log a single snap, likely because of a foot injury, despite being active for the game. And they also were without Milton Williams, who remains on injured reserve. But that defensive performance wasn’t because two players were out. That was one team simply being better. — Chad Graff, Patriots beat writer

Pats’ division outlook

In blowing that lead, the Patriots squandered a chance to win the AFC East for the first time since Tom Brady left. But, despite how things feel after losing to the Bills, the Patriots are still set up just fine to win the division. Their three remaining games are against teams with records of .500 or worse — at the Ravens (7-7), at the Jets (3-11) and versus the Dolphins (6-7).

If they win all three, they’ll win the AFC East. Even if they go 2-1, they’d still be in good shape, since they currently own the tiebreaker over the Bills (which is record within the division).

So things still shape up well for the Patriots to host a playoff game. It’s just hard to feel great about that, especially moments after squandering a chance to celebrate a division title against the team that’s owned the AFC East the last five years. — Graff

Maye the rusher 

After struggling this season in the red zone, the Patriots unveiled a new plan inside the 10 — quarterback rushes.

Under head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots have been hesitant to design running plays for Maye, even in spite of how well he has scrambled. But against the Bills, the Patriots unleashed a couple of new additions to the offensive playbook.

The Patriots scored their first touchdown on a zone read where Maye kept the ball and ran for an 8-yard touchdown. Later in the first quarter, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels called for a delayed quarterback draw, which yielded a big hole for Maye to run through on an easy 7-yard touchdown run.

He entered Sunday’s game with two touchdown rushes all season, and had two in the first quarter alone. Maye had yet another good game as a passer too, but if the Patriots can lean on him as a runner to help cure their red zone woes, that could be a big boost in the playoffs. — Graff

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye scored two rushing touchdowns against the Bills in Week 15.Sarah Stier / Getty Images

Chunk plays from Henderson

The Patriots drafted TreVeyon Henderson in the second round to add explosiveness to their stagnant running game.

And while that phase of the offense is still pretty boom-or-bust, Henderson added some more big plays on Sunday.

He had touchdown runs of 52 and 65 yards, becoming the first Patriots player since at least 2000 with four rushes of 50-plus in a single season. Those four explosive plays are tied with Saquon Barkley (2018) for the most by a rookie since 2000.

Henderson finished with 14 carries for 148 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

The second touchdown was the more impressive of the two. The Pats gave him a toss to the right in the fourth quarter, but after Henderson didn’t find any room to run there, he changed directions and cut to the left, running all the way to the opposite sideline for his 65-yard score. Maye was alongside Henderson for nearly the entire run, which briefly gave the Pats the lead again in the fourth quarter. — Graff

Milano steps up 

                                    #58

Bills linebacker Matt Milano picked a great week for some splash plays. The often-injured former All-Pro has shown every bit of his 31 years for much of the year and hadn’t recorded a sack since opening night. But he notched a pair of takedowns in the second half and added his first forced fumble since 2023. Both sacks led to three-and-out punts that were crucial to getting Buffalo back into the game because, throughout the first half, the Patriots offense looked unstoppable.

With middle linebacker Terrel Bernard deactivated again with an elbow injury and top cornerback Christian Benford scratched with a toe injury, Milano and Shaq Thompson needed to step up against a streaking opponent, an MVP-caliber quarterback and a game-breaking tailback. Milano also led the Bills with 10 tackles, his nine solos more than double his next-closest teammate. — Tim Graham, Bills beat writer

RB Davis key to win 

                                     #22

A salute to Bills kickoff returner Ray Davis. The backup running back has been volcanic the past few weeks, and without him, the Bills probably don’t recover from a three-touchdown deficit. Davis gave Buffalo possession on the good side of the 50-yard line three times on his first five returns. Two were converted into touchdowns. Davis finished with four returns and a career-high 164 yards. In Week 11, he made four returns for 158 yards to help beat the Buccaneers, and four nights later, in a loss to the Texans, he had three returns for 145 yards, including a 97-yard touchdown. — Graham

By The Athletic NFL Staff

BUFFALO BILLS 26 ( 8-4 ) PITTSBURGH STEELERS ( 6-6 )7 IN PITTSBURGH!!! 30NOV25

 OH MY, I almost felt sorry for the Steelers but then got over that, though I did feel bad for my younger brother because he is the only one in the family who is a Steelers fan ( ???  He was raised better than that!!! 😃 ). BILLS, YOU STILL MAKE ME WANNA SHOUT!!!

Check out this video about #22, Ray Davis. I have always been impressed with his contribution to the Bills organization but I saw this a year or so ago and it really shows what an amazing person this man is! 

Inside Ray Davis' Incredible Journey to the NFL | Beyond Blue and Red

Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers Game Predictions | Week 13

Nov 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM

The Bills (7-4) are 3.5-point road favorites as they travel to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) at Acrisure Stadium. The game begins at 4:25 pm and will air on CBS.

Here are some additional notes for Sunday's matchup

• Bills are 4-0 in games played after a loss with 10+ days off under Josh Allen (per Action Network)
• Bills are 3-10 in Pittsburgh all-time
• Josh Allen is 26-9 coming off a loss as a starter
• Pittsburgh has lost 2 of its last 3 games

Jason Logan | Covers.com

Buffalo may face a dinged-up Aaron Rodgers or QB2 Mason Rudolph. Either way, Josh Allen gives Buffalo a big edge under center. This could be a close one, but I'll side with Buffalo.

Final score prediction: Bills 20-17

Pete Prisco | CBS Sports

This is a have-to for both these teams. Both are coming off road losses. The Steelers might have Aaron Rodgers back in this one, which they need. The Bills will have extra rest after playing last Thursday. That will give them time to get back on track. I think the Bills passing game will light up the Steelers pass defense. Bills take it.

Pick: Bills 31, Steelers 22

Mike Florio & Chris Simms | Pro Football Talk

The Bills can't afford to lose another one. And reality is setting in for the Steelers.

Florio's pick: Bills 30, Steelers 20.

Simms's pick: Bills 27, Steelers 20.

Vinnie Iyer | Sporting News

The Bills have been up and down all season but with some time to reset from the rough game in Houston, they'll be ready to turn in one of their best performances as the combination of Josh Allen and James Cook is a tough rushing matchup for the Steelers. Whoever's at QB, Mason Rudolph or Aaron Rodgers, will get plenty of help from his running game, too, but Allen is better equipped to make big pass plays.

Pick: Bills win 27-20 and cover the spread.

Bill Bender | Sporting News

Which Buffalo team will show up in Pittsburgh? The Bills have committed three turnovers each of the last three games, and the defense has been susceptible to the run. The Steelers are going to be a popular pick to cover here, even if Aaron Rodgers (wrist) does not play. The Bills even their road record and get back on track behind Josh Allen, who is 4-1 as a starter against the Steelers.

Pick: Bills 29, Steelers 22

What we're hearing on the Bills: Protecting the football will be paramount for the Bills. Not only is this game on the road, where the Bills have scored fewer than 20 points in all three road losses, but Pittsburgh is tied for second in the NFL in takeaways (20). Buffalo has three straight games with three turnovers, the team's longest single-season streak since 2006. Four straight would be the longest since 1986. This is a significant game for Buffalo as December nears, so stopping, or even limiting, this recent trend will go a long way. -- Alaina Getzenberg

What we're hearing on the Steelers: Pittsburgh will be without LT Broderick Jones (neck) as QB Aaron Rodgers attempts to return with a fractured left wrist, but perhaps an even more impactful absence is rookie DT Derrick Harmon. Though the first-round pick didn't exit early in the loss to Chicago, he sustained a knee injury that will keep him out against Buffalo. Led by RB James Cook III and his 98.2 yards per game, the Bills lead the NFL with 147.2 rushing yards per game. The Steelers run defense has improved recently, holding teams to an average of 105.0 yards per game. Harmon will be replaced by rookie Yahya Black and new acquisition Brodric Martin-Rhodes. -- Brooke Pryor

Stat to know: The Steelers have five games where they've allowed 30-plus points this season, tied for the most in a season under coach Mike Tomlin (five in 2013). -- ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Bills WR Khalil Shakir will record at least 90 receiving yards. Steelers nickel corner Brandin Echols is allowing 1.4 yards per coverage snap, the second-most among slot corners with at least 150 coverage snaps, per NFL Next Gen Stats. -- Walder

Fantasy nugget: The Bills' defensive front ranks 19th in run stop win rate (29.7%) and has given up the eighth-most fantasy points per game to RBs. Steelers RB Jaylen Warren is in a great spot behind an offensive line that ranks eighth in run block win rate (72.2%). The Bills are a tough matchup for opposing QBs, allowing the fewest pass attempts in the league, which should further funnel Pittsburgh toward the run. See Week 13 rankings. -- Moody

Betting nugget: The Steelers are 14-6 ATS in their past 20 games after a loss. Read more. -- ESPN Research

Maldonado's pick: Steelers 24, Bills 20

Moody's pick: Bills 27, Steelers 26

Walder's pick: Bills 30, Steelers 10

FPI prediction: BUF, 55.4% (by an average of 2.5 points)

Bleacher Report

Gagnon: Steelers ( 3.5)

I have the Bills winning this, but by a field goal, so it's all about that hook.

Buffalo has suffered road losses to Atlanta, Houston and Miami in the last seven weeks, and the Steelers put up a good fight in Chicago last week.

The Steelers have the defensive playmaking ability to take advantage of a sloppy-of-late Bills offense and keep this close.

Hanford: Bills (-3.5)

I run the risk of getting bit by another hook here, but I just can't see a world where an angry and frustrated Bills team doesn't come in and hang points on a bad Steelers defense.

Maybe the Steelers are able to pressure Josh Allen as Houston did last Thursday, but the Pittsburgh defense doesn't have the speed, physicality or coaching that allow a duo like Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter to put Allen on the ground repeatedly.

The Bills have their warts, but their receiving core is built for the quick game that has been Pittsburgh's Achilles' heel all year.

Even if Aaron Rodgers is back, I don't see the firepower to attack Buffalo's shaky defense. Bills by a touchdown.

Predictions

Bills: Davenport, Hanford, Knox, Moton, Sobleski

Steelers: Gagnon, O'Donnell

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Why Brooke picked the Steelers: Pittsburgh's back is against the wall after Baltimore leapfrogged it last week to claim the top spot in the division. The Steelers are optimistic Aaron Rodgers will return after missing last week with a left wrist injury. Rodgers has been efficient, but he is averaging fewer than 200 pass yards per game, which would be his lowest mark over a season as a starter. The Steelers have a lot of questions offensively, but they could lean on their ground attack for the second straight week, especially with the Bills allowing the third-most rush yards per game (148.9) and second-most yards per carry (5.3) this season. After all, Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell nearly ran Pittsburgh to victory last week with Mason Rudolph in at QB. Conversely, the Bills should feel pretty good about facing a Steelers defense that ranks in the bottom five in yards allowed and bottom half of the league in points allowed. What's worrisome is the health of Bills tackles Spencer Brown (shoulder) and Dion Dawkins (concussion). So, too, is how Josh Allen has fared on the road in 2025. He has scored just seven offensive touchdowns in five road games (21 TDs in six home contests), while Buffalo has averaged nearly 10 fewer points per game on the road (23.2) than at Highmark Stadium (32.5). Plus, the Bills are 2-3 on the road (5-1 at home). The Terrible Towels make Pittsburgh a tough place to play, and that defense could quite easily turn the game on its head if T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig and Alex Highsmith can regularly get into the backfield. I'm not sure I trust either one of these outfits at this moment, but I'll take the home team in a close one.

Buffalo Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers

2nd quarter

• 0 BUF • PIT 7TouchdownJ.Warren 1 yd. run (C.Boswell kick) (6-39, 2:23)
• 3 BUF • PIT 7Field GoalM.Prater 27 yd. Field Goal (16-60, 7:18)

3rd quarter

• 10 BUF • PIT 7TouchdownC.Benford 17 yd. fumble return (M.Prater kick)
• 16 BUF • PIT 7TouchdownK.Coleman 1 yd. pass from J.Allen (kick failed, wl) (8-56, 4:27)

4th quarter

• 23 BUF • PIT 7TouchdownJ.Allen 8 yd. run (M.Prater kick) (15-83, 8:14)
• 26 BUF • PIT 7Field GoalM.Prater 37 yd. Field Goal (14-72, 9:04)
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