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Bills’ midseason report card for each position coming out of bye week

The bye week is coming to an end for the Buffalo Bills, and there is plenty of be happy about, but also some things to correct immediately.

By Brandon Ray · BuffaLowDown

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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BuffaLowDown writer Brandon Ray graded each Buffalo Bills position group during the team's Week 7 bye.
Ray gave the Bills' safety unit an F grade, calling it the worst unit on the team.
The offensive line, running backs, and quarterback Josh Allen all received A- grades from Ray.

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BuffaLowDown's Brandon Ray evaluated the Buffalo Bills by grading each position group during their Week 7 bye week. Despite entering the break with a 5-1 record, Ray highlighted a stark contrast between Buffalo's elite offensive production and severe defensive struggles, noting the defense has surrendered 386.8 yards per game to rank near the bottom of the NFL.

Ray assigned top grades to special teams, quarterbacks, running backs, and the offensive line, while giving the linebackers a D and the safeties a failing F grade. Head coach Joe Brady received a B- grade, with Ray emphasizing that Brady and defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard must address heavy penalties and defensive liabilities.

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