Buffalo Bills tie for first in AFC following bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The Buffalo Bills are tied for first place in the AFC at 5-1 after a bye week. During their off week, they benefited from a Chicago Bears victory over the New England Patriots, giving the Bills a game lead in the division. The Kansas City Chiefs, also at 5-1, have the tiebreaker due to a perfect AFC record. Upcoming matchups include the Bills against the Baltimore Ravens and the Chiefs facing the Denver Broncos, which could further impact the AFC standings.
- •Buffalo Bills are 5-1 and tied with Kansas City Chiefs
- •Buffalo benefited from the Patriots' loss to the Bears
- •Kansas City Chiefs maintain the conference tiebreaker
- •Upcoming Week 8 includes significant matchups for playoff implications
- •AFC playoff picture remains competitive with several teams closely ranked
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — The Bills are in a tie for first place in the AFC
"The Buffalo Bills are tied for first place in the AFC.
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