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Bills’ Best Asset Not Enough NFL Experts Are Talking About Responsible for 5-1 Start

The Buffalo Bills have won multiple close games already this season, and one particular unit has consistently proven superior to the opponent's each time.

By Ralph Ventre · Sports Illustrated – Bills On SI

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:12 AM

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Ralph Ventre argues Buffalo's special teams unit is the underappreciated asset behind the team's 5-1 start.
The Bills rank second overall in the NFL in the DVOA metric measuring special teams efficiency.
Kicker Tyler Bass has successfully made all 13 of his field goal attempts this season.

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Ralph Ventre writes for Buffalo Bills On SI that Buffalo's dominant special teams unit is an overlooked key to the franchise's 5-1 start. Led by coordinator Jeff Rodgers, the unit ranks second in the NFL's special teams DVOA metric. The Bills have excelled across kicking, punting, and return duties through the first six games of the 2026 season.

Ventre highlights decisive contributions in three victories, including road wins over the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders. Kicker Tyler Bass has converted all 13 field goal attempts, Ray Davis leads the league with a 31.0-yard kickoff return average, and rookie punter Tommy Doman has provided strong field position support.

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