The Buffalo Bills finished the 2025 regular season with an 11‑5 record, earning the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoffs and setting up a wild‑card matchup against the No. 3 seeded Jacksonville Jaguars. Buffalo’s season was defined by a powerful rushing attack and balanced overall production on offense.
Quarterback Josh Allen led the Bills’ passing game, completing 319 of 460 passes (69.3 percent) for 3,668 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions across 17 games. Allen’s efficient play helped Buffalo sustain drives and put points on the board consistently throughout the season.
Buffalo’s rushing attack was led by running back James Cook III, who paced the team with 1,621 rushing yards on 309 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per carry and scoring 12 rushing touchdowns. Cook’s performance made him one of the league’s top rushers in 2025 and a key piece of the Bills’ balanced offensive strategy. Allen also contributed on the ground with 579 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns, providing an added element of threat when defenses stacked the box.
In the receiving game, Khalil Shakir led the Bills with 719 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns on 72 receptions, giving Allen a reliable target across multiple routes. Tight end Dalton Kincaid added 571 yards and 5 touchdowns, helping stretch the field and convert in scoring situations. Dawson Knox also contributed with 417 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, rounding out the top pass‑catching options for Buffalo’s offense. Running back James Cook chipped in with 291 receiving yards and 2 more scores, adding to his all‑around impact.
The Bills’ offense totaled 3,668 passing yards, 1,621 rushing yards, and 47 total offensive touchdowns between passing and rushing, reflecting a versatile unit capable of attacking defenses on the ground and through the air. That balance helped Buffalo win games in different ways and finish near the top of the AFC standings.
Defensively, safety Cole Bishop led the team with 85 total tackles and 3 interceptions, anchoring a Bills defense that made key stops and takeaways at timely moments. Buffalo’s defensive pressure and opportunistic play complemented a strong offensive output throughout the season.
Buffalo will travel to face Jacksonville in the wild‑card round, aiming to lean on its potent run game, efficient passing attack, and opportunistic defense to pull off an upset and advance deeper into the postseason.
