Five Bills’ Players Powering NFL’s Hottest Special Teams Unit

The Buffalo Bills' special teams are humming, and here are five players to thank after the season's first six games.

By Ralph Ventre · Sports Illustrated – Bills On SI

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:07 PM

Key Things to Know

Five standout players are powering the Buffalo Bills to the NFL's second-ranked DVOA special teams unit.
Kicker Tyler Bass has made 13 consecutive field goals to start the season following a 2025 injury.
Linebacker Joe Andreessen leads Buffalo with nine special teams tackles while playing 77 percent of special teams snaps.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Buffalo Bills have climbed to second overall in DVOA special teams metrics under coordinator Jeff Rodgers, playing a vital role in the team's strong start and recent back-to-back road victories. Head coach Joe Brady praised the unit's confidence and standard following an October 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, highlighting their high-level execution.

Five key contributors have spearheaded Buffalo's special teams dominance: linebacker Joe Andreessen with a team-leading nine tackles, kicker Tyler Bass with 13 straight made field goals, rookie punter Tommy Doman, return specialist Greg Dortch, and kick returner Ray Davis, who leads the NFL with a 31.0-yard return average.

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