Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills were established in 1959 in October. The team plays its home games at their Home Arena. They are building a new stadium where they will start playing in the future, the stadium will be completed in 2026. They joined the AFL (American Football League) in 1959 and they joined the NFL in 1970.
History
Buffalo Bills were founded in 1959. The authorization was owned by Terry Pegula in 2014. The Bills have won two championships in three years. They have experienced early success but have experienced heavy struggles in their later years. Between 1900 and to1993 they have a record of appearing in consecutive four Super Bowls. In December 2024, the Buffalo Bills became the first team in the history of the NBA that has sold part of their authorization to private equity investors.
Notable Players in the History
| Buffalo Bills retired numbers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Player | Position | Tenure | Retired |
| 12 | Jim Kelly | QB | 1986–1996 | November 19, 2001 |
| 34 | Thurman Thomas | RB | 1988–1999 | October 30, 2018 |
| 78 | Bruce Smith | DE | 1985–1999 | September 15, 2016 |
Top-Players
Top Players of the season 2023 are given below.
Josh Allen
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| • Allen threw for 324 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. He also rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his dual-threat capability | • 2020 AFC Wild Card vs. Indianapolis Colts • Score: Bills 27, Colts 24 |
Buffalo Bills |
| • Allen completed 23 of 37 passes for 206 yards and 1 touchdown. His ability to manage the game was crucial in a defensive battle | • 2020 AFC Divisional Round vs. Baltimore Ravens • Score: Bills 17, Ravens 3 |
Wyoming Cowboys |
| • Allen had a standout game with 329 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception. He also rushed for 88 yards | • 2021 AFC Divisional Round vs. Kansas City Chiefs • Score: Chiefs 42, Bills 36 (OT) |
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| • Allen threw for 352 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. He also contributed with 20 rushing yards and a touchdown | • 2022 AFC Wild Card vs. Miami Dolphins • Score: Bills 34, Dolphins 31 |
Stefon Diggs
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| • Recorded 8 receptions for 70 yards in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagle | • A game-winning touchdown on the final play of the game against the Saints in the 2017 playoffs | Buffalo Bills |
| • Had 8 receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown in a 17-3 win against the Baltimore Ravens. | Houston Texans | |
| • Recorded 6 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown in a 27-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts | Minnesota Vikings | |
| • Played with a torn oblique, catching 6 passes for 77 yards in a 38-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs | ||
| • Caught 3 passes for 7 yards in a narrow 27-24 loss to the Chiefs, where he dropped two crucial passes |
Terrel Bernard
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| • Bernard suffered an ankle injury during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and was carted off the field | • Recorded 7 tackles, 2 sacks, a fumble recovery, and an interception in a dominant 37-3 victory over the Washington Commanders | Baylor Bears | s
| • His absence was felt as the Bills lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round, 27-24, without several key defensive starters, including Bernard | • Became the first linebacker since 1991 to achieve at least 6 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 3 fumble recoveries in a single season | Buffalo Bills |