Buffalo Bills assess defensive issues during bye week at 5-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Buffalo Bills enter their bye week with a 5-1 record, leading the AFC East. While their offense under Josh Allen remains prolific, defensive performance has raised concerns, ranking 28th in points allowed and 31st in yards allowed per game. Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is under pressure to implement improvements, particularly in third-down situations. Analysts highlight the need for adjustments to sustain Super Bowl aspirations as the team prepares for the second half of the season.
- •Bills rank 28th in points allowed (28.5 ppg) and 31st in total yards allowed.
- •Team switched to a 3-4 defense under Jim Leonhard this season.
- •Buffalo's offense leads the NFL in scoring average.
- •Defensive adjustments are crucial during their bye week.
- •Leonhard aims to improve defensive performance in the second half.
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Bills news: Assessing Buffalo’s defensive issues at the bye week
"The Bills are fortunate to be 5-1 at the bye. If things don’t improve on defense, Super Bowl dreams could be derailed.
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