3 Intriguing Reasons Why the Buffalo Bills Won Their Week 7 Bye

Khari Demos argues that the 5-1 Buffalo Bills benefited significantly during their Week 7 bye due to favorable outcomes across the AFC. The New England Patriots lost to the Chicago Bears to drop 1.5 games behind Buffalo in the AFC East, while the Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets. Additionally, the Kansas City Chiefs suffered their first defeat of the season against the Seattle Seahawks, tying the Bills for the AFC's top spot.

The writer also notes Buffalo's upcoming Week 8 opponent, the Baltimore Ravens, entered a slump after consecutive divisional losses to the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. Baltimore has struggled with quarterback Lamar Jackson sidelined by a high-ankle sprain, though he practiced leading into Week 7.