2025 NFL Yearbook: Buffalo Bills
A season preview of the Buffalo Bills.
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NFL YEARBOOK SERIES: NO.32 — SAINTS || NO.31 — BROWNS || NO.30 — PANTHERS || NO.29 — TITANS || NO.28 — BEARS || NO.27—RAIDERS || NO.26 — SEAHAWKS || NO.25—JAGUARS || NO.24—COWBOYS || NO.23—JETS || NO.22—GIANTS || NO.21—COLTS || NO.20—FALCONS || NO.19—DOLPHINS || NO.18—49ERS || NO.17—PATRIOTS || NO.16—CARDINALS || NO.15—STEELERS || NO.14—PACKERS || NO.13—BENGALS || NO.12—VIKINGS || NO.11—BRONCOS || NO.10—LIONS
2025 NFL YEARBOOK: BUFFALO BILLS
AFC EAST || 2024 RECORD: 13-4 || AAF NFL POWER RANKING: 5
TEAM BRASS
Owner: Terry Pegula || General Manager: Brandon Beane || Head Coach: Sean McDermott || Offensive Coordinator: Joe Brady || Defensive Coordinator: Bobby Babich || Special Teams: Chris Tabor
REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
2025 NFLPA GRADES || OVERALL RANKINGS (23 of 32)
Treatment of Families: B+ (9th) || Food / Dining Area: B- (20th) || Nutritionist / Dietician: B- (27th) || Locker Room: B (16th) || Training Room: B- (20th) || Training Staff: C (27th) || Weight Room: A (7th) || Strength Coaches: B+ (23rd) || Team Travel: F- (32nd) || Head Coach: B (27th) || Ownership: B (17th)
Ranking 23rd, the Bills took a step back from last season’s ranking of 11. The team improved with a better score for the nutritionist, improving from a D+ in 2024 to a B-. Issues persisted and caused the level of concern to increase. Team travel saw an increased level of dissatisfaction, rising to 65% from last year’s 55%. Another area of concern is the staffing level of the training staff, with players expressing that more trainers were needed to properly and fully recover from injuries throughout the season.
OVERVIEW
The Bills are one of the favorites to emerge from the AFC once again, hence they are considered to be heavy favorites to win the division for the sixth consecutive year. If Sean McDermott is unable to put them over the top, Buffalo could seek an outsider such as Jon Gruden to get them to the promise-land. (photo: Buffalo Bills)
OFFENSE RANKINGS
Total Offense: 359.1 (10th) || Passing: 227.9 (9th) || Rushing: 131.2 (9th) || Points: 30.9 (2nd) || Sacked: 14 (1st) || 3rd Down: 44.1% (4th AFC)
DEFENSE RANKINGS
Total Defense: 341.5 (17th) || Passing: 226.1 (24th) || Rushing: 115.5 (12th) || Points Allowed: 21.6 (T-11th) || Sacks: 39 (T-18th)|| Turnover Differential: +24 (1st)
TOP 10 FRANCHISE PLAYERS
Josh Allen, Quarterback
Joey Bosa, Defensive End
Dion Dawkins, Offensive Tackle
James Cook, Running Back
Greg Rousseau, Defensive End
Matt Milano, Linebacker
Ed Oliver, Defensive End
Christian Benford, Cornerback
Khalil Shakir, Wide Receiver
Spencer Brown, Offensive Tackle
TOP 10 PLAYERS UNDER 25
Christian Benford, Cornerback (24)
Maxwell Hairston, Cornerback (21)
Cole Bishop, Safety (22)
Keon Coleman, Wide Receiver (22)
Landon Jackson, Defensive End (22)
TJ Sanders, Defensive Tackle (21)
Jackson Hawes, Tight End (24)
Deone Walker, Defensive Tackle (21)
Dorian Strong, Cornerback (23)
Kaden Prather, Wide Receiver (24)
BUST OUT PLAYERS
The Bills were one of the most efficient teams on the ground last year and figure to continue to trend towards a strong running attack. That includes feeding Ray Davis a healthy amount of more touches. He proved to be a strong between the tackle runner who can pick up the tough yards and move the chains. He had three scores each as a runner and as a pass-catcher, a number sure to increase … It was a disappointing rookie debut for Keon Coleman (photo: Buffalo Bills) overall but did include plenty of positives to keep the optimism strong headed into his second season. Most concerning was his disappearance during the Bills three postseason games. However, Coleman did average nearly 20 yards per catch and was second on the team in receiving. It would seem the only direction for his arrow to move would be up … Buffalo is counting on Cole Bishop to have a significant impact. He was hampered by an injury in training camp and fell behind the learning curve. However, he did make four starts and the odds seem likely that he will lock down one of the safety spots.
2025 NFL DRAFT CLASS
ROUND | PICK | TEAM | PLAYER | POSITION | SCHOOL
Rd.1 No.30. Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky — The Bills have placed an emphasis on solidifying the secondary and Hairston enables Buffalo to match up with the high-octane offenses in the AFC. (photo: Buffalo Bills)
Rd.2 No.41. TJ Sanders, DT, South Carolina — Inserting the agile, powerful Sanders next to Ed Oliver, enables Buffalo to mix-and-match up front along the defensive line.
Rd.3 No.72. Landon Jackson, ER, Arkanas — A lengthy, high-motor edge player, Jackson is able to set the edge against the run and can also get after the quarterback.
Rd.4 No.109. Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky — With a massive frame, Walker is a pure space-eater who absorbs double teams and should specialize as an early down stuffer.
Rd.5 No.170. Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State — Added depth at cornerback was needed, as Hancock brings extensive experience and top-notch athleticism at the slot.
Rd.5 No.173. Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech — The best pure blocking tight end, get ready for the JUMBO package when you see Hawes enter the game.
Rd.6 No.177. Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech — One of the better value picks, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Strong push for considerable playing time as a rookie on the boundary, or inside.
Rd.6 No.206. Chase Lundt, OT, UConn — Known for his toughness and massive size, Lundt was strictly a right tackle in college and is expected to compete for a backup spot as a swingman.
Rd.7 No.240. Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland — A big, long, fast wideout, with Prather on the board, his skill-set was too alluring to pass up, as he’ll compete for a spot on the bottom of the roster.
OVERALL IMPACT = 3 Average Impact
ADDITIONS
DE Joey Bosa (14/9; FA Bills; $12.61M/1 yr, $12M gtd/$9M SB/$5.32M 2025 cap/$3M incentives/4 void years)
RB Darrynton Evans (5/0; UFA Bears; $1.21M/1 yr, $15K SB/$1.07M 2025 cap)
S Darrick Forrest (11/1; UFA Commanders; $1.337.5/1 yr, $167,500 SB/$1.197.5 2025 cap)
G Kendrick Green (17/1; UFA Texans; $1.2M/1 yr, $10K RB/no gtd/$1.06M 2025 cap)
LB Michael Hoecht (17/5; UFA Rams; $21M/3 yrs, $13.43M gtd/$4.39M SB/$4.488M 2025 cap/$3M incentives/2 void years; suspended 6 games PED violation)
CB Dane Jackson (9/3; FA Panthers; $1.337.5M/1 yr, $567.5K gtd/$167,500 SB/$1.337.5M 2025 cap)
DT Larry Ogunjobi (15/12; FA Steelers; $6.697M/1 yr, $5.427M gtd/$3.427M SB/$4.1M 2025 cap/$1.873M incentives/3 void years)
WR Josh Palmer (15/7; UFA Chargers; $30M/3 yrs, $15M fully gtd/$3M gtd injury only fully gtd 5th day 2026 LY/$4.31M 2025 cap/$2M per year incentives/2 void years)
P Brad Robbins (0/0; FA; $960K/1 yr, no gtd/$960 K 2025 cap)
WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (12/2; FA; $1.21M/1 yr, $15K SB/$1.07M 2025 cap)
CB Tre’Davious White (11/4; UFA Ravens; $3M/1 yr, $2.25 gtd/$1M SB/$2.88M 2025 cap/$3.8M incentives)
RE-SIGNINGS
LS Reid Ferguson (potential UFA; $6.5M/4 yrs, $2.365M gtd/$1.1M SB/$1.532M 2025 cap)
FB Reggie Gilliams (potential UFA; $2M gtd/1 yr, $167,500 SB/$1.337.5 2025 cap)
S Damar Hamlin (potential UFA; $2M gtd/1 yr, $167,500 SB/$1.337.5 2025 cap)
RB Ty Johnson (potential UFA; $4M/2 yrs, $1.49M gtd/$1.475 2025 cap/$1.5M incentives)
DEPARTURES
T Tommy Boyle (0/0; retired)
CB Kaiir Elam (13/4; traded Cowboys)
WR Mack Hollins (17/13; UFA Patriots; $8.4M/2 yrs, $3.5M gtd/$1.5M SB/$3.75M 2025 cap/$2M incentives)
P Sam Martin (17/0; released)
DE Von Miller (13/0; released)
DEPTH CHART (Courtesy of Ourlads)
VEGAS ODDS — PREDICTION — WAGERING INSIDER
VEGAS WIN TOTAL ODDS: 12.5 (+125)
The win total odds have gone up and Buffalo might struggle to repeat 13 wins again. At 12.5, the under would seem like the safer play but it would be best to stay away.