The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team located in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls area. They are members of the American Football Conference (AFC) East division in the National Football League (NFL). Their home games are currently played at Highmark Stadium, and they are constructing a new stadium set to open in 2026.
Tommy Hughitt was a player-coach for the early Buffalo teams in the New York Pro Football League and NFL from 1918 to 1924 and was reported to wear number 1 during this time.
Tommy Hughitt was a player-coach for the early Buffalo teams in the New York Pro Football League and NFL from 1918 to 1924.
In 1929, Buffalo had been left out of the league since the Buffalo All-Americans folded.
In 1959, the Buffalo Bills were founded as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL).
In 1960, the Buffalo Bills began competitive play as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) under head coach Buster Ramsey.
In 1962, the standing red bison was designated as the logo, and the team's colors changed to red, white, and blue. The team switched to blue jerseys with red and white shoulder stripes, and the helmets were white with a red center stripe.
In 1964, the Buffalo Bills advanced to the AFL Championship Game, winning the first of two consecutive championships.
In 1964, the Buffalo Bills jerseys saw a change when the shoulder stripes were replaced by a distinctive stripe pattern on the sleeves.
By 1965, red and blue center stripes were put on the Buffalo Bills helmets.
In 1966, the Buffalo Bills advanced to the AFL Championship Game for the third consecutive year.
In 1966, the Kansas City Chiefs won the AFL Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, which determined the AFL's representative in the first Super Bowl against the NFL champion Green Bay Packers.
In 1966, the Miami Dolphins began playing as an expansion team in the American Football League, marking the start of what would become a prominent rivalry with the Buffalo Bills.
From 1967 to 1987, the Buffalo Bills struggled, with only five winning seasons and three postseason berths.
In 1967, the Buffalo Jills cheerleading squad was founded.
In 1969, reserve running back Preston Ridlehuber wore the number 31 jersey after damaging his number 36 jersey during a game; the number was given to him temporarily by equipment manager Tony Marchitte.
In 1970, the Buffalo Bills joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL merger.
In 1970, the Buffalo Bills joined the National Football League (NFL) as part of the AFL-NFL merger.
In 1971, Jack Kemp was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Western New York.
In 1973, the Buffalo Bills introduced blue pants worn with the white jerseys, the last year of the standing buffalo helmet.
From 1974 through 1986, the face mask on the Buffalo Bills helmet was blue.
In 1974, the standing bison logo was replaced by a blue charging one designed by Stevens Wright.
In 2002, the Buffalo Bills uniforms underwent radical changes. The helmet logo adopted in 1974 remained unchanged.
In 2011, the Buffalo Bills unveiled a new uniform design, an updated rendition of the 1975-83 design.
In 1979, Ed Rutkowski was elected as county executive of Erie County.
In 1981, the Buffalo Bills secured a playoff victory against the New York Jets, contributing to their lead in the overall series.
In 1982, a local grocery store introduced the Whammy Weenie as a promotional item for Buffalo Bills fans, though it was later discontinued.
On April 27, 1984, the Buffalo Bills announced the Silver Anniversary team to commemorate its 25th anniversary.
From 1984 to 2003, John Murphy served as the color commentator for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network.
In 1984, the Buffalo Bills helmet's shell color was changed from white to red.
In 1984, the New York Jets moved their home games to East Rutherford, New Jersey, despite representing the state of New York, adding a geographic dimension to their rivalry with the Buffalo Bills.
In the 1980s, including all eight home games in 1984, Buffalo sporadically wore white at home.
1985 was the last year the Buffalo Bills wore the blue pants.
In 1985, the Buffalo Jills began operating as an independent organization.
From 1974 through 1986, the face mask on the Buffalo Bills helmet was blue.
In 1986, the Buffalo Jills continued to operate as an independent organization sponsored by various companies.
On November 6, 2011, the Buffalo Bills wore white at home against the New York Jets for the first time since 1986.
Beginning in 1987, the Buffalo Bills stopped wearing white at home.
From 1967 to 1987, the Buffalo Bills struggled, with only five winning seasons and three postseason berths.
In 1987, Ed Rutkowski left office as county executive of Erie County.
In 1987, a variation of the Isley Brothers hit "Shout", recorded by Scott Kemper, became the Buffalo Bills' official promotional song.
Between 1990 and 1993, the Buffalo Bills appeared in a record four consecutive Super Bowls.
In 1990, the number 31 was reissued for the first time since 1969 when first-round draft choice James Williams wore it for his first two seasons; it has since been returned to general circulation.
In 1992, the Buffalo Bills secured a victory against the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Championship Game, marking a significant moment in their rivalry.
In 1992, the Frank Reich-led Buffalo Bills overcame a 35-3 deficit to stun the Houston Oilers 41-38 in a game known as "The Comeback".
Between 1990 and 1993, the Buffalo Bills appeared in a record four consecutive Super Bowls.
In 1993, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, advancing to their fourth straight Super Bowl appearance.
In the 2020 season, the Buffalo Bills reached the AFC Championship for the first time since 1993 but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Since 1994, Ken "Pinto Ron" Johnson has attended every Buffalo Bills home and away game.
In the 2020 season, the Buffalo Bills earned their first division championship and playoff wins since 1995.
In 1996, Jack Kemp served as the Republican Party nominee for Vice President of the United States.
In 1996, Jacksonville handed Buffalo its first playoff loss in Bills Stadium.
In 1999, the Tennessee Titans (formerly the Houston Oilers) scored on a near-last-minute kickoff return with a controversial lateral pass ruling to beat the Buffalo Bills 22-16 in the Music City Miracle. This game was Buffalo's last playoff appearance until 2017.
In 2000, the Buffalo Bills began a seventeen-year playoff drought.
In 2002, the Buffalo Bills' uniforms underwent radical changes, including a darker shade of blue and nickel gray as an accent color.
Mike Hollis wore number 1 for the Buffalo Bills in 2002.
In 2003, John Murphy became the play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network.
In 2004, Mike Mularkey coached the Buffalo Bills to a 9-7 record but missed the postseason.
In 2005, Mike Mularkey coached the Buffalo Bills to a 5-11 record. Following the season, he resigned from the team.
In 2005, the Buffalo Bills revived the standing bison helmet and uniform of the mid-1960s as a throwback uniform.
After 2006, the Buffalo Bills stopped wearing the blue-on-white uniform combination.
After 2007, the Buffalo Bills stopped wearing the white-on-blue uniform combination.
From 2008 to 2017, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs met in nine of ten years, highlighting the renewed attention to their rivalry.
Since 2008, Buffalo Bills preseason games have been broadcast in high definition.
In 2009, Chris Berman gave the induction speech for Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson when Wilson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
In 2009, Dick Jauron was dismissed as coach of the Buffalo Bills after a 3-6 start to his fourth season. Perry Fewell finished the season as interim coach.
In 2010, Chan Gailey became the coach of the Buffalo Bills with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their quarterback.
In 2010, the "Bills Mafia" was organized via Twitter by Del Reid, Leslie Wille, and Breyon Harris.
On November 6, 2011, the Buffalo Bills wore white at home against the New York Jets for the first time since 1986.
In 2011, the Buffalo Bills unveiled a new uniform design, an updated rendition of the 1975-83 design.
On April 3, 2012, the Buffalo Bills' uniform received minor alterations as part of the league's new uniform contract with Nike. The new Nike uniform was unveiled.
In 2012, Chan Gailey was fired as coach of the Buffalo Bills after three consecutive last-place finishes in the AFC East.
In 2012, WBBZ-TV held the broadcast rights to cable Buffalo Bills games.
In 2013, Doug Marrone was hired as the Buffalo Bills' head coach. The team went 6-10 in the 2013 season.
In 2013, WBBZ-TV continued to hold the broadcast rights to cable Buffalo Bills games.
In 2013, the Buffalo Jills suspended operations due to legal actions.
Since the last game of the 2013 season, the Stampede Drumline, known outside of Buffalo as Downbeat Percussion, became the Buffalo Bill's official marching band.
On October 8, 2014, Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula received unanimous approval to acquire the Buffalo Bills during the NFL owners' meetings.
After quitting as head coach of the Buffalo Bills following the 2014 season, Doug Marrone was hired as a coaching assistant for the Jacksonville Jaguars, eventually becoming the Jaguars' head coach and creating a new rivalry between the teams.
From 2014, WKBW-TV held the broadcast rights to Buffalo Bills games broadcast by ESPN.
In 2014, Terry Pegula purchased the Buffalo Bills after the death of the original owner Ralph Wilson.
In 2014, actor William Fichtner did a commercial for the Buffalo Bills.
In 2014, legal actions regarding the Buffalo Jills caused them to suspend operations.
On November 12, 2015, the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets became the first two teams to participate in the NFL's Color Rush uniform initiative, with the Bills wearing an all-red combination for the first time in team history.
In 2015, William Fichtner narrated the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "Four Falls of Buffalo" on the Bills' Super Bowl appearances.
In 2015, former Jets' head coach Rex Ryan was hired to become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
In week 7 of the 2015 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars won a London game against the Buffalo Bills with a score of 34-31. This was the first game between the Marrone-led Jaguars and the Bills.
Beginning in the 2016 season, most Buffalo Bills team-related programming, including studio shows and the coach's show, was moved to MSG Western New York as part of a new rights deal.
In 2016, Rex Ryan was dismissed as head coach of the Buffalo Bills with one game remaining in the season, with Anthony Lynn finishing the season as interim coach. The team went 7-9 in 2016.
In 2016, the Buffalo Bills ended a seventeen-year playoff drought.
On December 29, 2017, the United States men's national junior ice hockey team wore Buffalo Bills-inspired uniforms in their outdoor game against Team Canada during the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The game was played at Highmark Stadium, the Bills' home stadium.
By 2017, the phrase "Bills Mafia" had grown to unofficially represent the broad community surrounding and encompassing the Buffalo Bills team as a whole.
From 2008 to 2017, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs met in nine of ten years, highlighting the renewed attention to their rivalry.
In 2017, Ezra Castro, also known as "Pancho Billa", was diagnosed with a spinal tumor that had metastasized.
In 2017, WKBW-TV's run of broadcasting rights for cable Buffalo Bills games came to an end.
In 2017, the Jacksonville Jaguars won an ugly, low-scoring Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills with a score of 10-3, marking the Bills' first playoff appearance in 17 seasons.
Since 2017, both the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans (formerly the Houston Oilers) have returned to consistent playoff contention, resulting in several high-profile games.
In 2018, Ezra Castro was invited on stage during the NFL draft to read one of the Buffalo Bills' selections.
In 2018, the Buffalo Bills drafted Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
In 2018, the Buffalo Bills signed an agreement with Nexstar Media Group to broadcast preseason games across its network of stations.
In week 12 of the 2018 season, the Buffalo Bills won a "rematch" game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a score of 24-21. Trash talk from Jaguars players such as Jalen Ramsey resulted in a brawl between the teams.
On May 14, 2019, Ezra Castro, also known as "Pancho Billa", died after having been diagnosed with a spinal tumor in 2017.
In 2019, number 32 was placed back into circulation with Senorise Perry wearing the number that year, after having been withdrawn from circulation but not retired after O. J. Simpson.
Since 2019, a rivalry between Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has developed, particularly in the post-season, drawing comparisons to Jim Kelly's rivalry with Dan Marino as well as the rivalry between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.
Since the retirement of Kyle Williams in 2019, his number 95 has not been reissued by the Buffalo Bills.
As of 2020, WIVB-TV became the flagship station of the Nexstar Media Group network for broadcasting Buffalo Bills preseason games.
In 2020, Buffalo Bills fans donated nearly $700,000 to the Oishei Children's Hospital after Josh Allen played following his grandmother's death.
In 2020, the Buffalo Bills filed to trademark the "Bills Mafia" name.
In 2020, the Buffalo Bills' red Color Rush uniforms replaced the red socks with white and blue stripes with red socks without stripes.
In 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, advancing to their second Super Bowl appearance in six years.
In the 2020 season, the Buffalo Bills reached the AFC Championship for the first time since 1993 but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs played in the 2020 AFC Championship Game, marking a significant post-season matchup in their rivalry.
On April 1, 2021, the Buffalo Bills announced that they would wear white face masks during the upcoming season and beyond.
By 2021, the Buffalo Bills gradually reduced its usage and began wearing either all-white or all-blue hosiery without stripes in most games.
In 2021, The Water Buffalo Club 716, a community of over 2,000 Buffalo Bills supporters was founded by Therese Forton-Barnes.
In 2021, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs played a divisional round game that is now considered one of the greatest playoff games of all time, but was also controversial due to the league's overtime rules.
In 2021, the Buffalo Bills dominated the New England Patriots in a 47-17 victory in their first playoff match-up in 59 years, scoring a touchdown on every offensive drive and achieving what is considered the only "perfect offensive game" in NFL history.
In the 2021 season, the Buffalo Bills won the AFC East with an 11-6 record.
In week 9 of the 2021 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite being 15.5-point underdogs, upset the Buffalo Bills with a 9-6 victory.
Prior to Emmanuel Sanders's one-year stint with the Buffalo Bills in 2021, it had been 19 years since number 1 had been worn in the regular season.
On March 3, 2022, the Buffalo Bills reached a settlement with the Buffalo Jills, agreeing to pay $3.5 million in a legal battle where the Jills alleged they were employees, not independent contractors, and sought back pay.
After Kim Pegula was incapacitated by a 2022 vascular brain injury, a portion of her stake in the Buffalo Bills was transferred to her stepdaughter Laura.
In 2022, Chris Brown took over as the play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network, replacing John Murphy after Murphy suffered a stroke.
In the 2022 season, the Buffalo Bills won the AFC East with a 13-3 record. The season included a cancelled game against the Bengals due to Damar Hamlin's medical emergency.
As of 2023, Cornerback Rasul Douglas currently wears number 31 since he joined the Buffalo Bills.
In the 2023 divisional round, the Buffalo Bills lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 24-27 after Bills kicker Tyler Bass missed the game-tying field goal attempt wide right, a play reminiscent of Scott Norwood's missed field goal in Super Bowl XXV.
In the 2023 season, the Buffalo Bills won the AFC East for the fourth consecutive season, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round.
Since 2023, Connor J. McGovern has worn the number 66, which was historically issued only on rare circumstances.
On October 15, 2024, wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling was released by the Buffalo Bills; he was the last player to wear number 15.
In December 2024, a 20% stake in the Buffalo Bills was sold to a coalition of private equity investors and former Toronto athletes Jozy Altidore, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady.
In December 2024, the Buffalo Bills became one of the first teams in NFL history to sell part of their franchise to outside private equity investors. 20.6% of the team interest was sold at a valuation of $5.6 billion, including 10% to the American investment group Arctos Partners LP.
On December 22, 2024, the Buffalo Bills debuted a new uniform combination featuring their red Color Rush uniform and white pants.
After a 2024 game between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins, Bills fans helped raise $18,000 for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's charity, The Tua Foundation, after Tagovailoa suffered a concussion during the game.
As of 2024, the Buffalo Bills lead the series against the New York Jets with a 71-58 record, including a playoff win in 1981.
As of 2024, the Miami Dolphins lead the overall series against the Buffalo Bills with a 62-60-1 record, but the Bills hold the advantage in the playoffs with a 4-1 record. Since Tua Tagovailoa became Miami's quarterback, the teams have often competed for the division title, despite Buffalo's 13-2 record over the Dolphins under Josh Allen.
As of 2024, the New England Patriots lead the series against the Buffalo Bills 79-51-1 overall, but trail the Bills by a 48-47-1 margin without Tom Brady on the field. The Bills have taken a 8-3 edge since Brady's departure in 2020, including consecutive AFC East titles from 2020 to 2024 and a season sweep of the Patriots in two of the first three years.
In 2024, a coalition of private equity funds and investors purchased a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills.
In 2024, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 47-10 on Monday Night Football, marking the most recent meeting between the two teams. The series is currently tied at 10-10.
In 2024, the Buffalo Bills offensive players began a tradition of singing along to "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers as a hype song.
In 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, advancing to their fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years.
In the 2024 AFC Championship Game, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 after the Bills failed to convert two 4th downs in the fourth quarter. In four playoff matchups between Allen and Mahomes, Mahomes leads the series 4-0.
In the 2024 season, the Buffalo Bills finished with a 13-4 record and won another AFC East title. They lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
In January 2025, linebacker Nicholas Morrow, who most recently wore number 32, was waived by the Buffalo Bills.
In 2026, the Buffalo Bills are expected to complete the construction of a new stadium.
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