Are the Buffalo Bills the best team in the NFL? With the league’s most productive offense, a defense showing signs of improvement and a major addition at the trade deadline, the argument is becoming harder to ignore.
Buffalo (7-1) enters Week 10 riding a four-game win streak after defeating the Minnesota Vikings, 23-6, on Monday Night Football. The Bills have outscored their last two opponents, Baltimore and Minnesota, by a combined 59-16.
Led by Josh Allen, Buffalo ranks first in the NFL in scoring (32 points per game) and total offense (386.4 yards per game), while its rushing attack ranks second (146.6 yards per game).
The biggest concern has been the defense, which ranks 16th in points allowed (23.4 per game) and 29th against the pass (238.8 yards per game). However, Buffalo has allowed just 16 points and 322 total yards over its last two games.
General manager Brandon Beane addressed that weakness Tuesday, acquiring safety Amani Hooker from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick, while also receiving a 2027 fifth-round selection. Hooker, 28, has recorded 52 tackles, six pass breakups and five interceptions this season, tied for the NFL lead.
With an explosive offense, a defense gaining momentum and another proven playmaker joining the secondary, Buffalo has plenty of reasons to believe it can compete with anyone.
On the latest edition of Bills Weekly, FingerLakes1.com’s Jim Sinicropi shares his thoughts on whether the Bills deserve to be called the best team in football.
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