Buffalo Bills improve to 5-1 but drop in NFL power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Buffalo Bills secured a close 33-30 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, improving their record to 5-1. Despite the win, Buffalo slipped two spots in USA TODAY’s NFL power rankings this week, now ranked 9th. The team struggled defensively, allowing 30 points and 313 passing yards, including two fourth-quarter touchdowns from Kirk Cousins. The Bills remain in contention but have shown inconsistency in their defensive efforts as the season progresses. Their next challenge will be to address these shortcomings in upcoming games.
- •Bills improve to 5-1 after defeating Raiders
- •Buffalo drops to 9th in NFL power rankings
- •Defense allowed 30 points and 313 passing yards
- •Kirk Cousins threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns
- •Bills aim to strengthen defense for upcoming games
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — NFL power rankings Week 7: Bills won again but was it enough to impress?
"The Bills are 5-1 after another close win. See where Buffalo lands in USA TODAY’s latest NFL power rankings.
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