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Bills Face Major Test After Bye With One of NFL’s Toughest Schedules

The Buffalo Bills will face a tough challenge after their bye week as they have one of the toughest remaining schedules in the NFL.

By Randy Gurzi · Sports Illustrated – Bills On SI

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:17 PM

Key Things to Know

Buffalo faces the NFL's fourth-toughest remaining schedule following its Week 7 bye.
First-year head coach Joe Brady has guided the Bills to a 5-1 start.
The remaining schedule includes matchups against the Ravens, Vikings, Chiefs, and Packers.

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The Buffalo Bills entered their Week 7 bye with a 5-1 record under first-year head coach Joe Brady, but they face the fourth-toughest remaining schedule in the NFL. Buffalo returns to action in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens before visiting the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9, with quarterback Josh Allen expecting the team to play its best football down the stretch.

While Buffalo's offense ranks sixth in yardage and first in points, rookie defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard must improve a unit ranked 31st in yardage and 28th in points. The Bills' rigorous schedule also features matchups against the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, and a Christmas Day clash with the Denver Broncos.

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