Bills news: Thoughts, predictions on Buffalo’s schedule

TL;DR

The Buffalo Bills face a challenging 2026 NFL schedule, projected for 10.5 wins. They will play eight games against playoff teams from last year and have six primetime games, including a Christmas matchup.

Key points

Buffalo Bills projected for 10.5 wins in 2026
Schedule includes eight games against playoff teams
Six primetime games scheduled for the Bills
Early bye week and challenging road games
First Christmas game for the franchise

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DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 17: Khalil Shakir #10 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball for 46 yard against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Buffalo Bills and their fans knew that, on paper, the 2026 NFL schedule was going to be a difficult gauntlet to survive, and when the schedule was released Thursday night, we all learned just how daunting the task was going to be for first-year head coach Joe Brady and the Bills. Buffalo is projected for 10.5 wins this year by the Sharp Football Analysis model, with the Bills projected for the 14th-easiest schedule this year. While the Bills get to play a second-place schedule for the first time in more than five years, Buffalo is lined up to face a grueling slate of opponents, with eight games against teams that made the playoffs last year, including home and away showdowns against the defending AFC champion New England Patriots (9.5 projected wins), home games against the Los Angeles Chargers (10.5) and the (9.5), and road clashes against the (9.5), Denver Broncos (9.5), (10.5), and (league-most 11.5 projected wins). Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with thoughts on the Bills’ NFL schedule, which includes an early bye week, six primetime games and plenty of chances for statement victories. Be sure to leave your predictions for how the Bills will fare this year in the comments section.

Q&A

What is the Buffalo Bills' projected win total for the 2026 season?

The Buffalo Bills are projected for 10.5 wins in the 2026 NFL season.

How many primetime games will the Buffalo Bills play in 2026?

The Buffalo Bills will play six primetime games during the 2026 season.

Which teams are on the Buffalo Bills' 2026 schedule that made the playoffs last year?

The Bills will face eight playoff teams from last year, including the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers, and Green Bay Packers.

When do the Buffalo Bills have their early bye week in 2026?

The Buffalo Bills' schedule includes an early bye week, but the exact week is not specified in the provided information.