Plus, what lessons can Buffalo learn from Philadelphia’s Super Bowl win over Kansas City?
The Buffalo Bills advanced into the AFC Championship game during the 2025 NFL season, but while the offense was one of the best in the NFL, Buffalo’s defense often left a lot to be desired, especially when it came to stopping the run and getting off the field on third down.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by reviewing the accomplishments of the Bills’ defense from this past season.
Reviewing Buffalo Bills’ defense from 2024
Below: read how, despite a massive financial investment, Buffalo’s pass rush didn’t play at an elite level; why general manager Brandon Beane needs to bring in a game-changing presence (or two) on defense this offseason; why the defensive line needs to be overhauled; how youngsters Cole Bishop and Dorian Williams proved they belong on the field, and more!
- Bills defense review: Numbers show pass defense was not championship caliber – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Simon: A mixed bag for Bills defense in 2024 – WGR 550
- Bills are on an elusive quest for a game wrecker on defense – Democrat & Chronicle
- 3 things we learned about Buffalo Bills defense from 2024 season – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Changes expected and necessary for Bills’ defensive line as offseason nears – Buffalo News (subscription required)
How the Bills can learn from the Eagles’ Super Bowl win
The Philadelphia Eagles provided a blueprint for how teams can attack Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense. What lessons can head coach Sean McDermott and Buffalo learn from Philadelphia’s impressive Super Bowl performance?
- 3 lessons the Bills should take from Eagles’ Super Bowl beat down of Chiefs – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills now have defensive blueprint to beat the Chiefs. Can they copy Eagles’ success? – Democrat & Chronicle
- The Satchel: Focus, and ire, turns to Bills GM Brandon Beane in critical offseason – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Brandon Beane vows to explore options for troubled spot on Bills’ defense – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Even more Bills news
Learn how Buffalo’s rookie draft class fared in league-wide grades; whether the Bills or the Baltimore Ravens have the brighter future; examining the state of Buffalo’s running backs with beat reporter Sal Capaccio; find out why at least one NFL MVP voter expects quarterback Josh Allen to repeat as MVP, and more!
- Buffalo Bills nearly flunk out in team grades for 2024 rookie class – Democrat & Chronicle
- NFL rookie grades: Ranking each 2024 draft class, from No. 1 to 32 – NFL.com
- Bills vs. Ravens: Who would you rather be over the next three years? – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Capaccio: 2025 State of the Bills: Running backs – WGR 550
- NFL MVP voter predicts Bills QB Josh Allen will claim award again in 2025 – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Josh Allen could pull off rare NFL feat in 2025: See what one MVP voter predicts – Democrat & Chronicle
- The question for Bills at linebacker is the future beyond 2025 – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Will Buffalo use franchise tag for first time in Brandon Beane era? – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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