The Buffalo Bills will now continue their 2024 season rested.
In Week 13, the Bills (9-2) host the San Francisco 49ers. This came after Buffalo had their release week last weekend.
Sean McDermott took over as head coach in Buffalo . Since then, the Bills have done very well in games after a long break. How well? McDermott has the Bills undefeated in those games.
Here is an overview of each of these occasions:
2017: Week 7 vs. Buccaneers
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Final: Bills 30, Buccaneers 27
running back LeSean McCoy had 122 all-purpose yards.
2018: Week 12 vs. Jaguars
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Final: Bills 24, Jaguars 21
Then-rookie QB Josh Allen returned to the lineup after suffering an injury following that bye. He scored two touchdowns despite Allen only completing 8 of 19 passes.
2019: Week 7 vs. Dolphins
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Final: Bills 31, Dolphins 21
Allen had two touchdowns to receivers Cole Beasley and John Brown to beat the Dolphins. This was game security. Micah Hyde spun in the air and returned one as well as.
2020: Week 12 vs. Chargers
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Final: Bills 27, Chargers 17
This one is a little different. The Bills' fast-paced attack and creativity secured the victory. Running backs Devin Singletary (82 yards) and Zack Moss (59) both contributed. Allen also scored on the ground. But highlighted the day.
2021: Week 7 vs. Dolphins
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Final: Bills 26, Dolphins 11
Allen had three points. Two touchdown passes and another rushing.
2022: Week 8 vs. Packers
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Final: Bills 27, Packers 17
This prime-time victory on Sunday Night Football gave the Bills a comfortable lead for most of the evening. Buffalo also beat the Chiefs the week before their bye.
