Buffalo Rumblings
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It’s already that time, Rumblers! For some of our devoted readers, this weekly article and survey provides more than a few talking points to engage with others throughout our articles. That’s great, because it sparks conversation, fosters positive debate, and builds community.
Whether you’re tired of answering the poll each week or not, they’re here to stay so we can get a more accurate, full-picture view of fan confidence in the Buffalo Bills for the 2025 season. Everyone knows that wins improve confidence, while losses sometimes breed dramatic swings and otherwise. Following a frustrating slide against the NFL’s top defense in the Houston Texans, the Bills channeled some of that physicality in soundly defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-7 in Week 13.
Notably, Buffalo was too much to contain behind a rushing attack featuring running back James Cook III and a defense that put together its best outing so far this season. Despite injuries that forced starting left tackle Dion Dawkins and starting right tackle Spencer Brown to the sideline, the Bills were able to embarrass the Steelers by running the same few plays over and over… and over, and over again. That didn’t please edge rusher T.J. Watt and defensive tackle Cam Heyward.
In the end, the Bills aren’t here to please anyone, but rather their own personal goals this season. It’s Super Bowl or bust still at One Bills Drive, and they might just have the running game to pull it off in the postseason. Most recently, Buffalo added cornerback Darius Slay Jr., signing him off waivers after Pittsburgh released him. Also, just ahead of last week’s game, the Bills brought in wide receiver Brandin Cooks after he was granted his release from the New Orleans Saints.
That infuses the team with a lot of veteran experience as they make a push for better postseason positioning. Will it pay off? Buffalo hopes so as it hangs on for its life and the last playoff spot in the AFC.
So tell us, Rumblers, are you confident the Buffalo Bills are headed in the right direction being led by head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane?
