Buffalo Bills Power Ranking 2026
- Record
- 5-1
- PRT Score
- 71.2
- Elo
- 1639
- Form
- +13
- Projected
- 12-5
The Buffalo Bills are No. 4 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 5-1 record and a PRT Score of 71.2, which puts them in Tier 1, Title Contenders. Their Elo rating of 1639 ranks 2nd in the league, and they have gained 13 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 12.4 wins, a 12-5 finish, with the 19th toughest remaining schedule.
Bills vs Ravens: Next Game
Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.
- 71.2PRT Score49.2
- 1639Elo1500
- +13Form-28
- +0.9Net yards per play+0.7
- +4.3Points per game margin+0.3
Bills Remaining Schedule and Projection
11 games left. The model expects about 7.4 more wins, for a projected 12-5 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1496, the 19th toughest schedule left in the NFL.
- Wk 8vs
Baltimore RavensNo. 18Nov 175% - Wk 9at
Minnesota VikingsNo. 3Nov 945% - Wk 10at
New York JetsNo. 23Nov 1578% - Wk 11vs
Miami DolphinsNo. 30Nov 2286% - Wk 12vs
Kansas City ChiefsNo. 7Nov 2671% - Wk 13at
New England PatriotsNo. 6Dec 646% - Wk 14at
Green Bay PackersNo. 12Dec 1359% - Wk 15vs
Chicago BearsNo. 14Dec 1968% - Wk 16at
Denver BroncosNo. 8Dec 2545% - Wk 17atMiami DolphinsNo. 30Jan 376%
- Wk 18vsNew York JetsNo. 23Jan 1087%
Percent is the model win chance for the Bills with today's ratings. It updates after every game.
Bills Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
- Yards per play6.51st
- Yards per game387.74th
- Net yards per play+0.95th
Weaknesses
- Yards allowed per game386.831st
- Third down rate allowed45.0%26th
- Turnover margin-325th
Bills Offense and Defense Efficiency
From the box scores of 6 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.
- Yards per play6.51st
- Yards per play allowed5.624th
- Net yards per play+0.95th
- Yards per game387.74th
- Yards allowed per game386.831st
- Third down conversion47.6%5th
- Third down rate allowed45.0%26th
- Red zone scoring69.2%6th
- Turnover margin-325th
- Points per game margin+4.37th
Bills Elo Rating by Game
Bills 2026 Game Log
- Wk 6W33-30at
Las Vegas RaidersNo. 27+7.8 Elo - Wk 5W37-34at
Los Angeles RamsNo. 9+15.4 Elo - Wk 4L26-29vsNew England PatriotsNo. 6-18.1 Elo
- Wk 3W24-16vs
Los Angeles ChargersNo. 28+8.0 Elo - Wk 2W41-31vs
Detroit LionsNo. 13+13.7 Elo - Wk 1W36-31at
Houston TexansNo. 17+22.5 Elo
Bills Power Ranking History
AFC East Power Rankings
AFC East
Bills Power Ranking FAQ
Where are the Buffalo Bills ranked in the NFL power rankings?
The Buffalo Bills are No. 4 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 71.2 and an Elo rating of 1639. That places them in Tier 1, Title Contenders.
What is the Buffalo Bills record in 2026?
The Buffalo Bills are 5-1. They have scored 197 points and allowed 171, a margin of +4.3 per game.
Who do the Buffalo Bills play next?
The Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens (No. 18) on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Bills a 75% chance to win.
What is the Buffalo Bills projected record?
About 12.4 wins, or a 12-5 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 19th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.
How efficient are the Buffalo Bills on offense and defense?
The Buffalo Bills gain 6.5 yards per play, 1st in the NFL, and allow 5.6, 24th. That is a net of +0.9 yards per play.
How do the Buffalo Bills rank in the AFC East?
1st of four by power rating. The AFC East order is Bills (No. 4), Patriots (No. 6), Jets (No. 23), Dolphins (No. 30).
Have the Buffalo Bills played a hard schedule?
Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1509, the 14th toughest schedule played in the league.