‘1979 — Bills 46, Jets 31 — Rookie receiver Jerry Butler exploded for 255 yards, a team record that stands to this day, and he caught four of Joe Ferguson’s five TD passes as Buffalo came back from down 24-12 for the win. Another standout rookie, nose tackle Fred Smerlas, returned a fumble for a touchdown, and tight end Joe Shipp scored the only touchdown of his NFL career. With attendance of 68,731 at Rich Stadium, this was the second straight high-scoring home game for the Bills after beating the Bengals 51-24 two weeks earlier. They would win just once more at home during the 7-9 season however.’
BillsBeat - September 23, 2025
Bills fans saves man's life during game at Highmark Stadium
‘”He was going down and I just kind of got tunnel vision and held him in my hands,” Candice recounted. “And all of a sudden, the Bills Mafia just started recognizing that something was wrong, and they were like ‘Do you need help?’ And they started screaming and yelling for help way louder than the section had to be.”‘
BillsBeat - September 22, 2025
Lance Lysowski: Bills are off to another 3-0 start, but we haven't seen their best yet
‘On paper, these Bills are playing like a Super Bowl contender. With the win Thursday night, Buffalo became the first team in NFL history to score 100-plus points, turn the ball over zero times, commit fewer than 15 penalties and average 150-plus rushing with 250-plus passing yards while winning each of the first three games in a season. Yet they haven’t had a complete performance in any game, either.’
The Editorial Board: Clarity and structure needed for Bills organization's CBA contributions
‘The Rev. Mark Blue, committee chair, made the case that the oversight group is trying to do its part and that there is a misconception that the team only supports certain organizations. Still, perception is often reality for those who feel their projects remain unfunded or underfunded, or that their concerns are not being met.’
The Bills are favored by how much? Buffalo opens with massive spread against struggling Saints
‘Buffalo, set to host the New Orleans Saints, opened as a 16.5-point favorite for the matchup at Highmark Stadium. This is the most that Buffalo has been favored by since they were listed as 17.5 point favorites against the Houston Texans in 2021. The Bills would go on to defeat the Davis Mills-led Texans 40-0.’
Bills' James Cook taken 'step up' after contract signing
‘”You can feel the explosiveness once he gets through the hole and the vision and going, but I think he’s in a really good spot,” Brady said. “I know sometimes that’s tough when a guy, it’s human nature sometimes when a guy, you get a contract and maybe you kind of get a little comfortable and that’s not in his DNA. If anything, I think he’s taken a step up in his game, and it’s pretty fun to see.”‘
Bills' 'huge spark' comes from unlikely source
‘But through three games in 2025? Yeah, Kincaid looks to be back to his old form, already totaling 151 yards and two touchdowns from 13 receptions, to have the same number of receiving touchdowns as he did for the entirety of last season.’
This date in Bills stadium history: Sept. 22
‘1974 — Dolphins 24, Bills 16 — After upsetting the Raiders in the home opener the previous Monday night, the Bills had a letdown against the repeat Super Bowl champions. O.J. Simpson’s early fumble led to Bob Griese’s 100th career touchdown pass, and the Dolphins never trailed after that. Miami had lost its opening game following the undefeated ’73 season, but got running back Mercury Morris and linebacker Nick Buoniconti back in the lineup for the trip to Rich Stadium, where attendance exceeded 80,000. Morris had 88 yards rushing and a touchdown that made it 21-3 in the fourth quarter. Ahmad Rashad recovered a fumble in the end zone for one of the Bills’ scores, and Joe Ferguson threw a late TD pass to J.D. Hill.’
Bills Mafia’s heroic act credited with saving fan’s life
‘“I was absolutely watching all signs of life fade from my father’s face, and I truly thought he was absolutely gone,” Candice said.;
BillsBeat - September 21, 2025
Bills' Joe Brady aims to frustrate opponents; Bobby Babich reviews third-down defense
‘“I think you want to be an explosive offense, so you got to be able to push the ball on the field. I think that’s a given, but I think Josh is doing an elite job right now of, if it’s not there, checking it down, finding the open, getting our guys RAC and be able to convert first downs.”’
Bills Mailbag: When suspended players return, who will lose playing time?
‘Defensive end Javon Solomon played just nine snaps against the Dolphins, so he would be the first player who comes to mind who might struggle to crack the game day lineup when Hoecht and Ogunjobi return. The Bills had just eight defensive linemen active against the Dolphins, but I’d expect that number to bump up to at least nine when Oliver is healthy and Hoecht and Ogunjobi return.’
Former player or fan? As Fitz says goodbye to the stadium, the lines have 'blurred'
‘Fitzpatrick has been to Buffalo a couple of times for playoff games in recent years, and those visits have become part of Bills fandom lore.’
This week in Buffalo food: Where do Canadian fans watch the game? This backyard 'helmet bar'
‘The Parnhams are a family of dedicated Bills fans − sons Blake and Nick Parnham were each swaddled in a Bills blanket upon birth − in a community that leans toward the Bills if they follow American football. The bar came to be because Rick Parnham, who goes by Helmet Bar Dad, was known by friends and colleagues as the Bills guy. When a local mall needed to get rid of a 12-foot-tall Bills helmet that had been used to cover a checkout counter, Parnham was who they called.’
After the 3-0 start, here are the Bills who have impressed and those who have not
‘CB Christian Benford: He entered the season considered the Bills far-and-away top cover man and a rising star in the NFL, but he’s had a rather uneven start. He has allowed a reception into his primary coverage area on 11 of 17 targets for 131 yards and three TDs. There was a school of thought that teams would not bother testing Benford because there were other weak spots in the defense to attack, but that hasn’t been the case as the next-most targeted player is nickel CB Taron Johnson with nine.’
It was a dream decades in the making as longtime Bills fan flies 2K miles for first game
‘Hale, an Arizona native, grew up watching Bills games in a Bills backer-type bar in Chandler, southeast of Phoenix, started by a couple from Buffalo in 1979 who served up Buffalo-style chicken wings with blue cheese. His family has been in Arizona “longer than the Cardinals have” and are a mixed bag when it comes to team loyalty. Mom is a Dallas Cowboys fan; dad would rather watch college football. The Bills have a hold on one of Hale’s uncles.’