Bills DC Jim Leonhard addresses defense issues after Rams win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 7:31 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard acknowledged the need for change after the team's inconsistent defense was exposed in a high-scoring game. The Bills improved to 4-1 following a 37-34 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams on October 9. Despite winning, Buffalo's defense has allowed 30 or more points in three of its first five games, ranking 28th in the NFL. Leonhard emphasized that he is evaluating every decision amidst the defensive struggles and noted that the unit's performance has been a point of concern. He has indicated that improvements must be made ahead of their next game.
- •Buffalo is 4-1 after defeating the Rams in overtime.
- •The Bills allowed 30+ points in three of five games this season.
- •Jim Leonhard is in his first year as defensive coordinator.
- •The defense ranks 28th in the league with 141 points allowed.
- •Leonhard has expressed the need for evaluating his decisions moving forward.
- 7:31 AMYahoo Sports — Bills DC Jim Leonhard makes strong declaration on fixing Buffalo’s putrid defense
"Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard said Tuesday that he is evaluating every decision he makes after another high-scoring game exposed the unit’s inconsistency. The Bills improved to 4-1 with Monday’s 37-34 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, but Buffalo has allowed at least 30 points in three of its first five […] The post Bills DC Jim Leonhard makes strong declaration on fixing Buffalo’s putrid defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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