Buffalo Bills host Ravens with top offense but struggling defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Buffalo Bills, leading the NFL with 197 points scored through six games, will face the Baltimore Ravens on November 1. Despite their strong offensive output, Buffalo's defense ranks near the bottom of the league, allowing an average of 28.5 points per game and 386.8 total yards. Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard has utilized the bye week to address communication and execution issues. The Bills remain at 5-1 and first in the AFC East, with four victories decided by 10 points or fewer. Their last two wins came against the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders, both of whom scored at least 29 points.
- •Buffalo averages 32.8 points per game, the highest in the NFL.
- •The Bills have allowed at least 29 points in five of six games.
- •Buffalo ranks 30th in points allowed and 31st in total yards allowed.
- •Jim Leonhard aims to simplify defensive communication after the bye week.
- •The Bills seek to maintain their winning record against Baltimore.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills have NFL's best offense and one of its worst defenses
"The Buffalo Bills lead the NFL in scoring but have one of its worst defenses. Here's what the numbers reveal entering Week 8 against the Ravens.
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