Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills' #16 ranking appears surprisingly low for a 4-2 team, suggesting their wins have come against weaker opponents or in unconvincing fashion, while their two losses may have been against quality competition or revealed significant weaknesses. Being grouped with teams like Jacksonville (4-3) and Carolina (4-3) who have worse records indicates the Bills' strength of schedule and quality of victories haven't been impressive enough to separate them from middle-tier teams. The Bills likely possess talent on both sides of the ball but may be struggling with consistency, particularly in close games or against better opposition, which is preventing them from being viewed as a legitimate playoff contender despite their winning record. Their ranking suggests they're benefiting from a favorable schedule rather than demonstrating true playoff-caliber performance. To climb the rankings and secure a playoff position, Buffalo needs to prove themselves against higher-quality opponents and show they can win convincingly rather than squeaking by weaker teams - their upcoming schedule strength and ability to handle adversity will be crucial in determining if they're actually a contender or just benefiting from early-season matchups.
| Rank | Team | Record | Rating | Point Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
4-3 | 17.48 | -9 |
| #15 |
Chicago Bears
|
4-2 | 16.84 | -3 |
| #16 |
Buffalo Bills
|
4-2 | 15.93 | +30 |
| #17 |
Carolina Panthers
|
4-3 | 13.04 | -7 |
| #18 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
3-3 | 12.89 | +16 |