What Could the Buffalo Bills In 2026 After Another Crushing Collapse
After another crushing loss in the NFL Playoffs, the Buffalo Bills are going to be looking for answers in the 2026 NFL offseason. The Bills, after their third overtime loss in the playoffs in their last three of seven years, could have questions about the entire team. Roster management and overhauling could be necessary for the Bills due to their aging defense and increased injury-proneness over the last three years.
Along with the defense, the Bills’ offense has been one-dimensional, with the team over-relying on Josh Allen. Another crucial question for the Buffalo Bills is the front office and coaching staff, which has been overstaying its welcome with fans after eight great years but no Super Bowl. The Buffalo Bills, following another crushing loss, may have many questions but few answers regarding their offseason plans.
The Buffalo Bills’ Crushing Playoff Loss
The Buffalo Bills suffered another crushing playoff loss against the Denver Broncos, losing in an epic overtime game. After beating the Jaguars, the Bills went to Denver, being hot and had the lead against the Broncos until the defense collapsed in the fourth quarter. While the Bills made an amazing lateral hook play, the team in overtime played poorly on offense, and the defense committed two crucial penalties to lead the Broncos to the field goal.
The game was amazing for fans due to the Broncos and Bills bringing their best in the second half, with both offenses clicking at the right time. While Bo Nix wasn’t the strongest in tonight’s win, his touchdown pass to Marvin Mims to get the lead against the Bills in the fourth quarter was amazing. Buffalo’s loss shows that the team has been hit with injuries and bad luck, and it continues to affect them for the past seven years.
Buffalo’s Lingering Offseason Questions
Buffalo has been dealing with brutal playoff losses in the past seven years, and tonight adds to another crushing loss that might break the camel’s back. The Bills this season have been underwhelming with their offense regressing, and the defense suffering from crushing injuries and regression. Buffalo will need to answer some crucial questions in the offseason, and it could begin with the front office and coaching staff.
One of the questions for the Bills’ offseason could be coaching with Sean McDermott and being in the hot seat with the organization. McDermott has been under fire from the Bills fans and football fans with each playoff failure. The Bills head coach has been making questionable roster choices by having veteran players Jordan Poyer, Joey Bosa, and Tre’Davious White on the roster.
Potential Answers
While solid veterans, they have not contributed much for the Bills, besides White, who had a solid game against the Jaguars. McDermott’s questionable coaching also comes from the playoff losses, including the prevent defense against the Chiefs with 13 seconds left, Damar Hamlin as a fake punt runner, and relying on Allen’s abilities this season, with the defense collapsing this season and not running the ball.
Buffalo’s veteran roster has been playing poorly this season, with injuries from Hamlin, Ed Oliver, Tyler Bass, Terrel Bernard, and poor play from the veteran signings of Joey Bosa, Taylor Rapp, and Poyer. The injuries in the linebacker core have destroyed the defense and made their run defense poor. Denver in the win also took advantage of the Bills’ weak secondary, with White having a brutal pass interference call to end the season.
McDermott’s job security should be on the line along with General Manager Brandon Beane, who has drafted busts, including Keon Coleman, Kaiir Elam, and other players. Beane’s signings have also been disasters, with Joey Bosa, Von Miller, and others not panning out. Buffalo’s strong run in the playoffs and Super Bowl window could be ending, and the fans might want accountability for the team to fire both men from their positions.
Final Thoughts
The Buffalo Bills have many questions after another brutal playoff exit, and the answers might be harsh, but they are needed after a disappointing run. Buffalo’s usage of Allen and depending on him has been leading to many downfalls, and they need to support him with a better run game and offensive line.
The Bills also need answers for their injury-riddled roster, and while health is based on luck, signing solid veterans in the offseason could do well for the team. There is also the Bills and their coaching question, and potentially firing McDermott, who has run his course as a coach, along with Beane as their general manager. With the feeling that the window is closing, the Buffalo Bills need to answer these offseason questions and hope for a better 2026 season.
