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Buffalo Bills

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.

1918: Tommy Hughitt as Player-Coach

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.

1924: Tommy Hughitt retired

Tommy Hughitt was a player-coach for the early Buffalo teams in the New York Pro Football League and NFL from 1918 to 1924.

1929: Buffalo Left Out of the League

In 1929, Buffalo had been left out of the league since the Buffalo All-Americans folded.

1959: Founded as a charter member of the AFL

In 1959, the Buffalo Bills were founded as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL).

1960: Began competitive play in the AFL

In 1960, the Buffalo Bills began competitive play as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) under head coach Buster Ramsey.

1962: Logo and Color Changes

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.

1964: AFL Championship Game

In 1964, the Buffalo Bills advanced to the AFL Championship Game, winning the first of two consecutive championships.

1964: Jersey Change

In 1964, the Buffalo Bills jerseys saw a change when the shoulder stripes were replaced by a distinctive stripe pattern on the sleeves.

1965: Helmet Change

By 1965, red and blue center stripes were put on the Buffalo Bills helmets.

1966: AFL Championship Game

In 1966, the Buffalo Bills advanced to the AFL Championship Game for the third consecutive year.

1966: Chiefs win 1966 AFL Championship Game

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.

1966: Miami Dolphins Begin Playing

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.

1967: Beginning of Struggle

From 1967 to 1987, the Buffalo Bills struggled, with only five winning seasons and three postseason berths.

1967: Buffalo Jills Founded

In 1967, the Buffalo Jills cheerleading squad was founded.

1969: Number 31 Briefly Worn by Preston Ridlehuber

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.

1970: Joined the NFL

In 1970, the Buffalo Bills joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL merger.

1970: Joined the National Football League (NFL)

In 1970, the Buffalo Bills joined the National Football League (NFL) as part of the AFL-NFL merger.

1971: Jack Kemp Elected

In 1971, Jack Kemp was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Western New York.

1973: Introduced Blue Pants

In 1973, the Buffalo Bills introduced blue pants worn with the white jerseys, the last year of the standing buffalo helmet.

1974: Changed Face Mask Color

From 1974 through 1986, the face mask on the Buffalo Bills helmet was blue.

1974: New Logo Designed

In 1974, the standing bison logo was replaced by a blue charging one designed by Stevens Wright.

1974: Helmet logo adopted in 1974 remained unchanged

In 2002, the Buffalo Bills uniforms underwent radical changes. The helmet logo adopted in 1974 remained unchanged.

1975: New Uniform Design Unveiled

In 2011, the Buffalo Bills unveiled a new uniform design, an updated rendition of the 1975-83 design.

1979: Ed Rutkowski elected as county executive

In 1979, Ed Rutkowski was elected as county executive of Erie County.

1981: Bills secure playoff win against Jets

In 1981, the Buffalo Bills secured a playoff victory against the New York Jets, contributing to their lead in the overall series.

1982: Whammy Weenie introduced

In 1982, a local grocery store introduced the Whammy Weenie as a promotional item for Buffalo Bills fans, though it was later discontinued.

April 27, 1984: Bills Announce Silver Anniversary Team

On April 27, 1984, the Buffalo Bills announced the Silver Anniversary team to commemorate its 25th anniversary.

1984: John Murphy as color commentator

From 1984 to 2003, John Murphy served as the color commentator for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network.

1984: Helmet Color Change

In 1984, the Buffalo Bills helmet's shell color was changed from white to red.

1984: Jets Move to New Jersey

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.

1984: Wore White at Home

In the 1980s, including all eight home games in 1984, Buffalo sporadically wore white at home.

1985: Last Year of Blue Pants

1985 was the last year the Buffalo Bills wore the blue pants.

1985: Buffalo Jills Independent

In 1985, the Buffalo Jills began operating as an independent organization.

1986: Changed Face Mask Color

From 1974 through 1986, the face mask on the Buffalo Bills helmet was blue.

1986: Buffalo Jills operate as independent org

In 1986, the Buffalo Jills continued to operate as an independent organization sponsored by various companies.

1986: Stopped Wearing White at Home

On November 6, 2011, the Buffalo Bills wore white at home against the New York Jets for the first time since 1986.

1987: Stopped Wearing White at Home

Beginning in 1987, the Buffalo Bills stopped wearing white at home.

1987: End of Struggle

From 1967 to 1987, the Buffalo Bills struggled, with only five winning seasons and three postseason berths.

1987: Ed Rutkowski leaves office

In 1987, Ed Rutkowski left office as county executive of Erie County.

1987: "Shout" official promotional song

In 1987, a variation of the Isley Brothers hit "Shout", recorded by Scott Kemper, became the Buffalo Bills' official promotional song.

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1990: Super Bowl Appearance

Between 1990 and 1993, the Buffalo Bills appeared in a record four consecutive Super Bowls.

1990: Number 31 Reissued to James Williams

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.

1992: Buffalo Bills win 1992 AFC Championship Game

In 1992, the Buffalo Bills secured a victory against the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Championship Game, marking a significant moment in their rivalry.

1992: The Comeback

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".

1993: Super Bowl Appearance

Between 1990 and 1993, the Buffalo Bills appeared in a record four consecutive Super Bowls.

1993: Bills defeat Chiefs in 1993 AFC Championship Game

In 1993, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, advancing to their fourth straight Super Bowl appearance.

1993: Patriots Helmet Change

In 1993, the New England Patriots changed to silver helmets.

1993: AFC Championship 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.

1994: Ken Johnson attends Bills games

Since 1994, Ken "Pinto Ron" Johnson has attended every Buffalo Bills home and away game.

1995: First Division Championship and Playoff Wins Since 1995

In the 2020 season, the Buffalo Bills earned their first division championship and playoff wins since 1995.

1996: Jack Kemp VP Nominee

In 1996, Jack Kemp served as the Republican Party nominee for Vice President of the United States.

1996: Jacksonville hands Buffalo its first playoff loss in Bills Stadium

In 1996, Jacksonville handed Buffalo its first playoff loss in Bills Stadium.

1999: Music City Miracle

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.

2000: Playoff Drought Begins

In 2000, the Buffalo Bills began a seventeen-year playoff drought.

2001: Tom Brady's Emergence

In 2001, Tom Brady's emergence with the New England Patriots marked the beginning of their dominance in the AFC East, intensifying the rivalry with the Buffalo Bills.

2002: Uniform Changes

In 2002, the Buffalo Bills' uniforms underwent radical changes, including a darker shade of blue and nickel gray as an accent color.

2002: Mike Hollis wore number 1

Mike Hollis wore number 1 for the Buffalo Bills in 2002.

2003: John Murphy becomes play-by-play announcer

In 2003, John Murphy became the play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network.

2004: Mike Mularkey Coached Bills

In 2004, Mike Mularkey coached the Buffalo Bills to a 9-7 record but missed the postseason.

2005: Mike Mularkey Coached Bills

In 2005, Mike Mularkey coached the Buffalo Bills to a 5-11 record. Following the season, he resigned from the team.

2005: Revived Throwback Uniform

In 2005, the Buffalo Bills revived the standing bison helmet and uniform of the mid-1960s as a throwback uniform.

2006: Stopped Wearing Blue-on-White Combination

After 2006, the Buffalo Bills stopped wearing the blue-on-white uniform combination.

2006: Dick Jauron Coached the Bills

In 2006, Dick Jauron began coaching the Buffalo Bills.

2007: Stopped Wearing White-on-Blue Combination

After 2007, the Buffalo Bills stopped wearing the white-on-blue uniform combination.

2008: Bills and Chiefs met in nine of ten years

From 2008 to 2017, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs met in nine of ten years, highlighting the renewed attention to their rivalry.

2008: High definition broadcasts begin

Since 2008, Buffalo Bills preseason games have been broadcast in high definition.

2009: Berman's induction speech

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.

2009: Dick Jauron Fired

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.

2010: Chan Gailey Coached Bills

In 2010, Chan Gailey became the coach of the Buffalo Bills with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their quarterback.

2010: Bills Mafia organized

In 2010, the "Bills Mafia" was organized via Twitter by Del Reid, Leslie Wille, and Breyon Harris.

November 6, 2011: Wore White at Home

On November 6, 2011, the Buffalo Bills wore white at home against the New York Jets for the first time since 1986.

2011: New Uniform Design Unveiled

In 2011, the Buffalo Bills unveiled a new uniform design, an updated rendition of the 1975-83 design.

April 3, 2012: New Nike Uniform Unveiled

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.

2012: Chan Gailey Fired

In 2012, Chan Gailey was fired as coach of the Buffalo Bills after three consecutive last-place finishes in the AFC East.

2012: WBBZ-TV holds broadcast rights

In 2012, WBBZ-TV held the broadcast rights to cable Buffalo Bills games.

2013: Doug Marrone Hired as Head Coach

In 2013, Doug Marrone was hired as the Buffalo Bills' head coach. The team went 6-10 in the 2013 season.

2013: WBBZ-TV continues holding broadcast rights

In 2013, WBBZ-TV continued to hold the broadcast rights to cable Buffalo Bills games.

2013: Jills operations suspended

In 2013, the Buffalo Jills suspended operations due to legal actions.

2013: Stampede Drumline

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.

October 8, 2014: Terry and Kim Pegula Acquired the Bills

On October 8, 2014, Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula received unanimous approval to acquire the Buffalo Bills during the NFL owners' meetings.

2014: Doug Marrone Hired as Jaguars Coaching Assistant

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.

2014: WKBW-TV holds broadcast rights

From 2014, WKBW-TV held the broadcast rights to Buffalo Bills games broadcast by ESPN.

2014: Terry Pegula Purchased the Bills

In 2014, Terry Pegula purchased the Buffalo Bills after the death of the original owner Ralph Wilson.

2014: William Fichtner commercial

In 2014, actor William Fichtner did a commercial for the Buffalo Bills.

2014: Buffalo Jills Legal Battle

In 2014, legal actions regarding the Buffalo Jills caused them to suspend operations.

November 12, 2015: Participated in Color Rush

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.

2015: Fichtner narrates ESPN 30 for 30

In 2015, William Fichtner narrated the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "Four Falls of Buffalo" on the Bills' Super Bowl appearances.

2015: Rex Ryan Hired as Head Coach

In 2015, former Jets' head coach Rex Ryan was hired to become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills.

2015: Jaguars Win London Game Against 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.

2016: Programming relocated to MSG Western New York

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.

2016: Rex Ryan Dismissed as Head Coach

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.

2016: Playoff Drought Ends

In 2016, the Buffalo Bills ended a seventeen-year playoff drought.

December 29, 2017: US men's national junior ice hockey team wore Bills-inspired uniforms

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.

2017: "Bills Mafia" broad community

By 2017, the phrase "Bills Mafia" had grown to unofficially represent the broad community surrounding and encompassing the Buffalo Bills team as a whole.

2017: Bills and Chiefs met in nine of ten years

From 2008 to 2017, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs met in nine of ten years, highlighting the renewed attention to their rivalry.

2017: Ezra Castro diagnosed

In 2017, Ezra Castro, also known as "Pancho Billa", was diagnosed with a spinal tumor that had metastasized.

2017: WKBW-TV broadcast rights end

In 2017, WKBW-TV's run of broadcasting rights for cable Buffalo Bills games came to an end.

2017: Jaguars Beat Bills in Low-Scoring Wild Card Game

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.

2017: Teams Return to Playoff Contention

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.

2018: Castro invited on stage at NFL draft

In 2018, Ezra Castro was invited on stage during the NFL draft to read one of the Buffalo Bills' selections.

2018: Josh Allen Drafted

In 2018, the Buffalo Bills drafted Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.

2018: Agreement with Nexstar Media Group

In 2018, the Buffalo Bills signed an agreement with Nexstar Media Group to broadcast preseason games across its network of stations.

2018: Bills Win Rematch Game Against Jaguars

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.

May 14, 2019: Ezra Castro Death

On May 14, 2019, Ezra Castro, also known as "Pancho Billa", died after having been diagnosed with a spinal tumor in 2017.

2019: Number 32 Reissued

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.

2019: Jets Helmet Change

In 2019, the New York Jets switched back to green-colored helmets.

2019: Allen and Mahomes Rivalry Develops

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.

2019: Kyle Williams retired

Since the retirement of Kyle Williams in 2019, his number 95 has not been reissued by the Buffalo Bills.

2020: WIVB-TV flagship station

As of 2020, WIVB-TV became the flagship station of the Nexstar Media Group network for broadcasting Buffalo Bills preseason games.

2020: Donations to Oishei Children's Hospital

In 2020, Buffalo Bills fans donated nearly $700,000 to the Oishei Children's Hospital after Josh Allen played following his grandmother's death.

2020: Bills file to trademark "Bills Mafia"

In 2020, the Buffalo Bills filed to trademark the "Bills Mafia" name.

2020: Replaced Striped Socks

In 2020, the Buffalo Bills' red Color Rush uniforms replaced the red socks with white and blue stripes with red socks without stripes.

2020: Chiefs win 2020 AFC Championship Game

In 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, advancing to their second Super Bowl appearance in six years.

2020: AFC Championship 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.

2020: Bills begin dominance over Patriots after Brady's departure

Since Tom Brady's departure in 2020, the Buffalo Bills have gained an 8-3 edge over the New England Patriots, including consecutive AFC East titles from 2020 to 2024, marking a shift in the rivalry's dynamic.

2020: Bills and Chiefs played in 2020 Championship Game

The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs played in the 2020 AFC Championship Game, marking a significant post-season matchup in their rivalry.

April 1, 2021: Team Announces White Face Masks

On April 1, 2021, the Buffalo Bills announced that they would wear white face masks during the upcoming season and beyond.

2021: Reduced Usage of Striped Socks

By 2021, the Buffalo Bills gradually reduced its usage and began wearing either all-white or all-blue hosiery without stripes in most games.

2021: Water Buffalo Club 716 founded

In 2021, The Water Buffalo Club 716, a community of over 2,000 Buffalo Bills supporters was founded by Therese Forton-Barnes.

2021: Bills and Chiefs Play One of the Greatest Playoff Games of All Time

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.

2021: Bills Dominate Patriots in Playoff Match-up

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.

2021: Won the AFC East

In the 2021 season, the Buffalo Bills won the AFC East with an 11-6 record.

2021: Jaguars Upset Bills

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.

2021: Emmanuel Sanders wears number 1

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.

March 3, 2022: Settlement with the Jills

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.

2022: Kim Pegula Incapacitated

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.

2022: Chris Brown Replaces John Murphy

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.

2022: Won the AFC East

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.

2023: Rasul Douglas currently wears number 31

As of 2023, Cornerback Rasul Douglas currently wears number 31 since he joined the Buffalo Bills.

2023: Chiefs Defeat Bills in Divisional Round

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.

2023: Won the AFC East

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.

2023: Connor J. McGovern wears number 66

Since 2023, Connor J. McGovern has worn the number 66, which was historically issued only on rare circumstances.

October 15, 2024: Marquez Valdes-Scantling Released

On October 15, 2024, wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling was released by the Buffalo Bills; he was the last player to wear number 15.

December 2024: Equity Stake Sold to Investors and Athletes

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.

December 2024: Bills Sell Part of Franchise to Private Equity Investors

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.

December 22, 2024: Team Debuts New Uniform Combination

On December 22, 2024, the Buffalo Bills debuted a new uniform combination featuring their red Color Rush uniform and white pants.

2024: $18,000 raised for Tua Tagovailoa's charity

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.

2024: Bills Lead Series Against Jets

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.

2024: Dolphins lead overall series, Buffalo leads playoffs

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.

2024: Bills hold edge over Patriots without Tom Brady

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.

2024: Minority Stake Purchased by Private Equity Funds and Investors

In 2024, a coalition of private equity funds and investors purchased a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills.

2024: Bills Defeat Jaguars on Monday Night Football

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.

2024: "Mr. Brightside" hype song

In 2024, the Buffalo Bills offensive players began a tradition of singing along to "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers as a hype song.

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2024: Chiefs win 2024 AFC Championship Game

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.

2024: Chiefs Defeat Bills in AFC Championship Game

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.

2024: Lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship

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.

January 2025: Nicholas Morrow Waived

In January 2025, linebacker Nicholas Morrow, who most recently wore number 32, was waived by the Buffalo Bills.

2026: New stadium completion

In 2026, the Buffalo Bills are expected to complete the construction of a new stadium.