The Bills are not on the field today.
Buffalo is in its Week 7 bye, a timely pause after six games that have shown exactly what this team can do on offense. Josh Allen has pushed himself back into the MVP conversation, and the Bills have scored at least 30 points in four of their first six games. James Cook and Dalton Kincaid have also helped keep the attack rolling.
The other side of the ball has not been nearly as clean. Buffalo’s defense has given up at least 30 points in four of those six games, which makes this break more than just a breather. It gives the Bills a chance to sort through what’s not working before the season keeps moving.
The early bye comes with Buffalo sitting at 5-1, and the team will try to use the week to figure out how to sharpen things up for the stretch ahead.
The Bills’ next game comes in Week 8, when they host the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, New York. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET, and the game will air on CBS.
For fans looking to stream it, the game will also be available on Fubo. New subscribers can take advantage of a free trial.
Here’s a look at Buffalo’s next five games:
11/1 vs. Ravens - 1:00 p.m.
11/9 @ Vikings - 8:15 p.m.
11/15 @ Jets - 1:00 p.m.
11/22 vs. Dolphins - 1:00 p.m.
11/26 vs. Chiefs - 8:20 p.m.
In Other News...
Bills Face A Cornerback Decision That Could Change Their Defense
Buffalos offense has done enough to keep the Bills in the thick of the AFC race, but the defense still has a shaky feel to it, especially at cornerback. With the trade deadline approaching, that weakness is drawing extra attention, and the front office is at least being linked to a few possible ways to shore up the secondary before the stretch run.
The names being floated reflect the kind of fix Buffalo may need: a player who can hold up in coverage, help stabilize the back end and give the defense a little more flexibility. Whether the Bills choose to pay up for help or hunt for a more manageable deal, the cornerback spot has become one of the clearest places where a move could change how this defense looks down the line. [Read more 🡒]
Bills Fans Have Every Reason To Watch Lamar Jackson Closely
Lamar Jacksons ankle injury has already cost him two games, and the Ravens will keep him out again this week against the Cincinnati Bengals. He has been taking part in limited practices, and Baltimore remains cautiously optimistic about getting its quarterback back soon after a stretch in which the offense has had to make do without one of the leagues most dynamic players.
For Bills fans, the timing matters because NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Jackson is expected to be back for Baltimores Nov. 1 game against Buffalo. The Ravens still have not officially cleared him for Week 8, so there is still a layer of uncertainty, but this is the kind of situation Bills supporters will be monitoring closely as that matchup gets closer. [Read more 🡒]
Bills Still Have One Defensive Problem That Trade Deadline Could Fix
The Bills have spent enough time this season looking at the safety spot opposite Cole Bishop to know it remains one of the defenses few lingering concerns. With the trade deadline approaching, that makes the back end of the secondary a natural place to shop, especially if Buffalo wants a cleaner answer before the stretch run.
Among the names floated as possibilities are Budda Baker and Jessie Bates III, two established veterans whose situations are worth monitoring, along with Nick Cross, who would be the more affordable route. Cross stands out as the cheapest fit by a wide margin at roughly $2.5 million this season, which could matter for a Bills team weighing value as much as talent while it tries to patch one last hole on defense. [Read more 🡒]