2006 Buffalo Bills season
Head Coach	Dick Jauron
Home Field	Ralph Wilson Stadium
Results
Record	7-9
Place	3rd AFC East
Playoff Finish	none
Timeline
Previous Season	Next Season
2005	2007

The 2006 Buffalo Bills season began with the team trying to improve on their 5-11 record in 2005. Buffalo Bills logo, claiming fair use This work is copyrighted. ... Dick Jauron (b. ... Garoldo Stadium is a football stadium located in the town of Orchard Park, a suburb of Buffalo, New York. ... The AFC East refers to the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference of the National Football League. ... The 2006 NFL season is the 87th season of the National Football League, the major professional American football league in the United States. ... City Orchard Park, New York Team colors Dark Navy, light blue, Red, light Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... The 2005 National Football League regular season began on Thursday, September 8, 2005 and ended on Sunday, January 1, 2006, New Years Day. ...

Offseason

General Manager Tom Donahoe was fired in January 2006. Marv Levy was named as his replacement, with hopes that he would improve a franchise that failed to make the playoffs during Donahoe's tenure. That same month, Mike Mularkey resigned as head coach, citing family reasons along with disagreement over the direction of the organization. Dick Jauron, former coach of the Chicago Bears, was hired as his replacement. Tom Donahoe is the general manager and vice president of the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. The Bills have endured losing seasons ever since he came aboard. ... Marvin Daniel Levy (born August 3, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois) is currently the General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations for the Buffalo Bills. ... Mike Mularkey (born November 19, 1961 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is the offensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins. ... Dick Jauron (b. ...

In the 2006 NFL Draft, the Bills used their first pick on Safety Donte Whitner from Ohio State. Then, using their second pick (which was acquired via the Chicago Bears), they drafted Defensive Tackle John McCargo from North Carolina State. The rest of their picks included Ohio St. Cornerback Ashton Youboty, South Carolina Safety Ko Simpson, Louisiana State Defensive Tackle Kyle Williams, Virginia Offensive Tackle Brad Butler, Oregon State Linebacker Keith Ellison, New Mexico Offensive Tackle Terrance Pennington, and California Guard Aaron Merz. The 2006 NFL Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. ... Donte Whitner (born August 24, 1985) is a current American Football safety for the Buffalo Bills. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National... John McCargo (born August 19, 1983 in Drakes Branch, Virginia) is a current American football defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills He was drafted 26th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft from North Carolina State. ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Ko Simpson is an american football safety who currently plays for the National Football Leagues Buffalo Bills. ... Keith Ellison (born in 1984 in Los Angeles, California) is a football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL . ... Terrance Pennington is an American football player. ... Aaron Andrew Merz (born August 27, 1983) is an American football offensive guard who was selected by the National Football League Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. ...

Regular season

Week 1: at New England Patriots

The Bills opened the regular season on the road against the New England Patriots on September 10. The Bills got off to a fast start, as on the very first play of the game, OLB Takeo Spikes sacked opposing QB Tom Brady, causing a fumble and allowing the Bills to score a 5-yard TD, thanks to MLB London Fletcher-Baker. The Pats would then tie the game up on a 9-yard pass to opposing WR Troy Brown. Fortunately, the Bills would regain the lead on a 53-yard FG by Rian Lindell. Afterwards, in the second quarter, RB Anthony Thomas would help make the score 17-7 at halftime, thanks to an 18-yard TD run. Unfortunately, the Bills continued to show their late-game struggles from 2005, as they gave up 12 unanswered points (a 17-yard pass to Kevin Faulk, a 32-yard Field Goal by Stephen Gostkowski, and a safety by Ty Warren) in the final 30 minutes of the contest. City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present) American Football... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Thomas Edward Brady, Jr. ... London Levi Fletcher-Baker (born May 19, 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Washington Redskins of the NFL. Until 2006 he was known as simply London Fletcher. ... Troy Fitzgerald Brown (born July 2, 1971 in Barnwell, South Carolina) is a professional American football player, widely believed to be headed to the Hall of Fame for his outstanding work ethic, his ability on both defensive, special teams, and offensive sides of the ball, and his tenureship with the... Rian Lindell is a placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills and attended Washington State where he was on the college team with quarterback Ryan Leaf that made an appearence in 1998 Rose Bowl(Lindell was a freshman) and the Cougars lost to the Michigan Wolverines with future NFL... Anthony Thomas is the name of: Anthony Thomas (aspiring game developer, god among men) Anthony Thomas (football), an American football player Anthony Thomas (local director), Welsh banker Anthony Thomas Civella, mobster Anthony Thomas (gay pornstar) Anthony Thomas, alternative credits name for Antony Thomas (journalist) [1][2] ^ http://www. ... Kevin Troy Faulk (born June 5, 1976 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is the reserve halfback for the New England Patriots. ... Stephen The Ghost Gostkowski is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the National Football Leagues New England Patriots. ... Tyron Markeith Warren (born February 6, 1981 in Bryan, Texas) is a defensive end for the New England Patriots. ...

Week 2: at Miami Dolphins

For Week 2, the Bills traveled to Dolphins Stadium to take on another AFC East rival, the Miami Dolphins. The Bills managed to get the only score of the first half with a 33-yard field goal by Kicker Rian Lindell in the first quarter. It wasn't until the third quarter that the Bills were able to get productive. QB J.P. Losman threw a 4-yard pass to WR Josh Reed, while Lindell kicked a 45 and a 43-yard field goal. Even though the Dolphins managed to score in the fourth quarter on a 23-yard pass to WR Chris Chambers (with a failed 2-point conversion), the Bills defense dominated the game, as they spoiled Dolphins QB Daunte Culpepper's home-opening debut by sacking him seven times (along with two forced fumbles) and blocking a punt, allowing Buffalo to rebound with confidence. With the win, the Bills moved to 1-1. Dolphin Stadium (originally named Dolphin Stadium, later named Joe Robbie Stadium and then briefly Pro Player Park before becoming Pro Player Stadium, and Dolphins Stadium and now back to the orginal name as Dolphin Stadium) is an American football and baseball stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida (a suburb of Miami... City Miami Gardens, Florida Other nicknames The Fins, The Fish Team colors Aqua, Coral and Navy Head Coach Cam Cameron Owner Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Mascot T. D. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference... Rian Lindell is a placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills and attended Washington State where he was on the college team with quarterback Ryan Leaf that made an appearence in 1998 Rose Bowl(Lindell was a freshman) and the Cougars lost to the Michigan Wolverines with future NFL... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Josh Reed is a football wide receiver who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. ... Christopher J. Chambers (born August 12, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Miami Dolphins. ... Daunte Culpepper (born January 28, 1977 in Ocala, Florida) is an American football quarterback for the National Football Leagues Miami Dolphins franchise. ...

Week 3: vs New York Jets

Dressed up in their 1960s throwback jerseys, the Bills played their Week 3 home-opener against their fellow division rival, the New York Jets. Buffalo started off decent with QB J.P. Losman throwing a 51-yard TD pass to WR Roscoe Parrish for the only score in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Jets tied the game up with a 3-yard TD run by RB Kevan Barlow. The Bills managed to get a 36-yard Field Goal by Kicker Rian Lindell, but the Jets managed to take the lead, as QB Chad Pennington completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Chris Baker within the closing seconds of the half. In the second half, the Bills got themselves into a deeper hole as LB Victor Hobson returned a Buffalo fumble 32 yards for a touchdown, which would be the only score of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Bills valiantly tried to fight back, as Lindell kicked a 28-yard field goal. However, the Jets increased their lead with RB Cedric Houston getting a 5-yard TD run. The Bills would get another touchdown, as Losman ran 12 yards for a touchdown. Even though the Bills managed to recover their onside kick, they could do absolutely nothing with their opportunity, as the Jets made the Bills go three-and-out for Buffalo's defeat. City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Gang Green, the Green and White Team colors Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Robert Wood Johnson IV General manager Mike Tannenbaum League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Roscoe Parrish is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. He attended the University of Miami. ... Kevan C. Barlow (born on January 7, 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) in the citys rough neighborhood of Garfield is a player in the National Football League. ... Rian Lindell is a placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills and attended Washington State where he was on the college team with quarterback Ryan Leaf that made an appearence in 1998 Rose Bowl(Lindell was a freshman) and the Cougars lost to the Michigan Wolverines with future NFL... Chad Pennington (born June 26, 1976 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American football quarterback for the NFLs New York Jets. ... Chris Baker is a race car driver born in the United States of America on the 29th of November 1969. ... Victor Hobson (born February 3, 1980 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey) is an American football player who currently plays linebacker for the New York Jets. ... Cedric Leonard Houston (Born June 28, 1982) is a running back with the New York Jets of the NFL. He was selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. ...

Week 4: vs Minnesota Vikings

Staying at home, the Bills hoped to rebound by taking on the Minnesota Vikings. In the first quarter, Buffalo got a small deficit as Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell got a 37-yard field goal for the only score of the quarter. In the second quarter, the Bills rebounded with RB Willis McGahee getting a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, Minnesota got a last-second field goal by Longwell, who kicked it from 49 yards out. In the third quarter, Buffalo managed to pull away as QB J.P. Losman completed an amazing 8-yard TD pass to WR Peerless Price for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Bills managed to get a 28-yard field goal with kicker Rian Lindell. However, the Vikings refused to go down without a fight, as QB Brad Johnson completed a 29-yard TD pass to WR Marcus Robinson. Fortunately, Buffalo prevented a two-point conversion and managed to have the clock run out any hope of a Minnesota comeback, allowing the Bills to get their first home victory of the year. City Minneapolis, Minnesota Other nicknames The Vikes, The Purple People Eaters Team colors Purple, Gold, and White Head Coach Brad Childress Owner Zygi Wilf General manager Rob Brzezinski Fight song Skol, Vikings Mascot Ragnar League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1961–present) Western Conference (1961-1969) Central Division (1967-1969... • Position: Kicker • Height, weight: 6-0, 199 • Age: 28 • Experience: 7 • College: California • Acquired: Waivers from 49ers, 1997 • Last season: Played in all 16 games. ... Willis Andrew McGahee (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. As a running back at the University of Miami, one of the premier college football programs in the nation, McGahee shattered several records in... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Peerless LeCross Price (born October 27, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta Falcons (2003-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005), and currently the Buffalo Bills. ... Rian Lindell is a placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills and attended Washington State where he was on the college team with quarterback Ryan Leaf that made an appearence in 1998 Rose Bowl(Lindell was a freshman) and the Cougars lost to the Michigan Wolverines with future NFL... Brad Johnson can refer to: Brad Johnson (actor), American actor, former Marlboro Man Brad Johnson (American football player), former Washington Redskins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback in the NFL. Brad Johnson (Australian rules footballer), Australian rules footballer with the Western Bulldogs in the AFL. J... Marcus Robinson (born February 27, 1975) is a wide receiver in the NFL. He has played for the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and Minnesota Vikings. ...

Week 5: at Chicago Bears

Hoping to carry last week's victory over Minnesota, the Bills traveled to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears, where Head Coach Dick Jauron would go up against his former team. From the get-go however, Buffalo was in for a world of hurt, as Bears kicker Robbie Gould kicked two field goals in the first quarter (a 42-yarder and a 43-yarder). Then, in the second quarter, three straight touchdowns came from the Bears (a 8-yard pass to WR Bernard Berrian, RB Cedric Benson's 1-yard run, and a 15-yard pass to WR Rashied Davis) managed to put the Bills in a deeper hole. In the third quarter, Gould put up another field goal for Chicago (a 32-yarder), while in the fourth quarter, Gould would kick a 41-yard field goal and Benson would get another 1-yard TD run. The Bills would get a meaningless touchdown, as QB J.P. Losman completed a 5-yard strike to WR Lee Evans, ending the Bears 11-quarter streak of not allowing their opponents to score a TD. In the end, Buffalo ended up getting blown out and it would drop them to 2-3. Soldier Field is located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, and is currently home to the NFLs Chicago Bears. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National... Dick Jauron (b. ... Robert Paul Gould, III (pronounced Gōld) (born December 6, 1982) is an American football kicker for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State University by the New England Patriots. ... Bernard Berrian (born December 27, 1980 in Winton, California) is an American football player currently with the Chicago Bears at the position of wide receiver. ... Cedric Myron Benson (born December 28, 1982 in Midland, Texas) is an American football running back. ... Rashied Khalid Davis (born July 24, 1979 in Los Angeles, California) is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears. ... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Lee Evans - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

Week 6: at Detroit Lions

Hoping to shake off the loss in Chicago, the Bills flew to Ford Field to take on another NFC North foe, the Detroit Lions. From the get-go, the winless Lions were dominating the first quarter, as kicker Jason Hanson kicked a 43-yard field goal, while RB Kevin Jones got a 7-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Buffalo managed to get into the game, as QB J.P. Losman completed a 44-yard TD pass to WR Roscoe Parrish. However, Detroit would further themselves as QB Jon Kitna completed a 28-yard TD pass to WR Roy Williams. The Bills would get kicker Rian Lindell to get a 53-yard field goal to end the half and give Buffalo something to build off of in the second half. After a scoreless third quarter, Lions kicker Hanson got a 29-yard field goal, putting Detroit up 20-10. The Bills would try to catch-up, as Losman completed a 4-yard TD pass to TE Ryan Neufeld. Unfortunately, in the end, the Lions would end up getting win #1 as the Bills fell to 2-4. Ford Field is an indoor football stadium located in Detroit, Michigan that is the home of the Detroit Lions of the NFL. It is across the street from Comerica Park. ... City Detroit, Michigan Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ... Jason Hanson is a kicker in the NFL. He has been known to warm up in pre game by kicking field goals of 60 yards and greater. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Roscoe Parrish is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. He attended the University of Miami. ... Jon Kitna (born September 21, 1972 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the NFLs Cincinnati Bengals. ... There are three distinct American men with this name who are well-known for their athletic achivement: Roy Williams, wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. ... Rian Lindell is a placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills and attended Washington State where he was on the college team with quarterback Ryan Leaf that made an appearence in 1998 Rose Bowl(Lindell was a freshman) and the Cougars lost to the Michigan Wolverines with future NFL... Ryan Neufeld is a tight end who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills, and attended UCLA. Career-wise, he is averaging 11 yards per game. ...

Week 7: vs New England Patriots

Coming off a humiliating road loss to the Lions, the Bills returned home for a rematch with their AFC East rival, the New England Patriots. Last time, Buffalo almost won and New England rebounded to win. This time, it wasn't even close. In the first quarter, the Patriots took an early lead with RB Corey Dillon running 8 yards for a TD. Kicker Rian Lindell would get a 40-yard field goal, but the Patriots wouldn't allow Buffalo a chance, as Dillon got a 12-yard TD run. After a scoreless second quarter, the Pats continued to make the game miserable for the Bills as in the third quarter, QB Tom Brady threw a 35-yard TD pass to rookie WR Chad Jackson for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Lindell would get another field goal, as he kicked one from 46 yards out, but New England managed to put the game away as Brady completed a 5-yard TD pass to WR Doug Gabriel. After getting swept by the Patriots, the Bills had lost three-straight games and fallen to 2-5. City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present) American Football... Corey Dillon (born October 24, 1974 in Seattle, Washington) is an American football running back who recently was released by the New England Patriots making him a free agent. ... Rian Lindell is a placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills and attended Washington State where he was on the college team with quarterback Ryan Leaf that made an appearence in 1998 Rose Bowl(Lindell was a freshman) and the Cougars lost to the Michigan Wolverines with future NFL... Thomas Edward Brady, Jr. ... Chad Jackson is a former wide receiver for the Florida Gators. ... Doug Gabriel (born August 27, 1980 in Miami, Florida) is an American football player who currently plays wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders. ...

Week 9: vs Green Bay Packers

Coming off their Bye Week, the Bills stayed at home for a Week 9 fight with the Green Bay Packers. In the first quarter, even though RB Willis McGahee would leave the game with injured ribs, kicker Rian Lindell kicked a 28-yard field goal, which gave the Bills the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Buffalo's defense stepped up with LB London Fletcher-Baker returning an interception 17 yards for a touchdown for the only score of the period. In the third quarter, the Packers started to fight back, as QB Brett Favre hooked up with WR Donald Driver on a 1-yard TD pass for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Green Bay kicker Dave Rayner kicked a 49-yard field goal to tie the game up. Fortunately, the Bills would not be denied as QB J.P. Losman completed a 43-yard TD pass to WR Lee Evans. Afterwards, a 76-yard interception return by rookie Free Safety Ko Simpson helped set up a 14-yard TD run by RB Anthony Thomas, which helped put the game away, in favor of Buffalo. With the win, the Bills improved to 3-5. City Green Bay, Wisconsin Team colors Dark Green, Gold, and White Head Coach Mike McCarthy Owner 111,967 stockholders Chairman Bob Harlan General manager Ted Thompson Fight song Go! You Packers! Go! League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919-1920) National Football League (1921–present) Western Division (1933-1949) National Conference (1950... Willis Andrew McGahee (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. As a running back at the University of Miami, one of the premier college football programs in the nation, McGahee shattered several records in... Rian Lindell is a placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills and attended Washington State where he was on the college team with quarterback Ryan Leaf that made an appearence in 1998 Rose Bowl(Lindell was a freshman) and the Cougars lost to the Michigan Wolverines with future NFL... London Levi Fletcher-Baker (born May 19, 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Washington Redskins of the NFL. Until 2006 he was known as simply London Fletcher. ... Brett Lorenzo Favre (rhymes with starve, IPA: //) (born October 10, 1969, in Gulfport, Mississippi)[1] is the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. ... Donald Jerome Driver (born February 2, 1975 in Houston, Texas) is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. The Packers chose him in the 1999 NFL Draft with a seventh round selection (213th pick overall) out of Alcorn State University. ... // Dave Rayner K #16 (Indianapolis Colts) High School Dave went to Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan. ... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Lee Evans - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Ko Simpson is an american football safety who currently plays for the National Football Leagues Buffalo Bills. ... Anthony Thomas is the name of: Anthony Thomas (aspiring game developer, god among men) Anthony Thomas (football), an American football player Anthony Thomas (local director), Welsh banker Anthony Thomas Civella, mobster Anthony Thomas (gay pornstar) Anthony Thomas, alternative credits name for Antony Thomas (journalist) [1][2] ^ http://www. ...

Week 10: at Indianapolis Colts

Hoping to build off of their victory over the Packers, the Bills flew to the RCA Dome for a Week 10 match-up with the Indianapolis Colts. In the first quarter, Buffalo got off to a decent start with kicker Rian Lindell making a 22-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Indianapolis started to strike back with QB Peyton Manning completing a 1-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne. The Colts would follow-up with kicker Adam Vinatieri nailing a 31-yard field goal. Fortunately, the Bills defense made a stand, as CB Terrence McGee returned a fumble 68 yards for a touchdown. In the third quarter, Indianapolis regained the lead with RB Joseph Addai completing a 5-yard TD run. Buffalo would respond with Lindell making a 30-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Bills drew closer with Lindell's 43-yard field goal and had a chance to take the lead late in the game, but a 41-yard try went wide right, sealing the victory for the Colts. With the loss, the Bills fell to last place in the AFC East at 3-6. The RCA Dome is a domed stadium located in Indianapolis, Indiana which is the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise. ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Team colors Speed Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Blue League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1953–present) Western Conference (1953-1969) Coastal Division (1967-1969) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970-2001) AFC South (2002... Rian Lindell is a placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills and attended Washington State where he was on the college team with quarterback Ryan Leaf that made an appearence in 1998 Rose Bowl(Lindell was a freshman) and the Cougars lost to the Michigan Wolverines with future NFL... Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana)[1] is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise. ... Reginald Reggie Wayne (born November 17, 1978 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts. ... Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972 in Yankton, South Dakota) is a American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. ... Terrence Dewayne McGee (born October 14, 1980 in Athens, Texas), is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. He was drafted by Buffalo in the 4th round in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Northwestern State University. ... Joseph Joe Addai (born May 3, 1983 in Houston, Texas) of Ghanaian heritage is a current American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts. ...

Week 11: at Houston Texans

The matchup at Houston was expected to be a boring affair, but it was anything but. The first quarter saw one of the most dominating offensive performances in Bills history by WR Lee Evans, who caught six passes for 205 yards and a pair of 83-yard scores. Evans fell just five yards short of the NFL mark for most yards receiving in a quarter, set by Qadry Ismail in 1999. However, Houston was not intimidated and kept the game close going into the half. In the second half, the Bills' offense slowed down greatly, but Houston kept flying, mostly on the arm of QB David Carr, who tied the NFL record for most consecutive completions in a game with 22. DB Dunta Robinson intercepted a Losman pass and ran it in for an easy score, giving the Texans a 21-17 edge that would hold until the waning seconds, when Losman led the Bills down the field and hit WR Peerless Price with a strong pass in the back of the end zone with nine seconds left (the play was reviewed and upheld). In the 24-21 victory, Losman set his career high for passing yardage with 340, and Evans set a new franchise record with 265 yards receiving. With the win, the Bills improved to 4-6. Lee Evans - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Qadry Rahmadan Ismail (born November 8, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is a former American football player. ... David Carr (born July 21, 1979, in Bakersfield, California) is an American football player for the Houston Texans. ... Willie Dunta Robinson (born April 11, 1982 in Athens, Georgia) is a starting cornerback for the Houston Texans, who was drafted in the 2004 NFL Draft with their first round pick out of the University of South Carolina. ... Peerless LeCross Price (born October 27, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta Falcons (2003-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005), and currently the Buffalo Bills. ...

Week 12: vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Playing off the momentum of a last second victory against Houston and the return of RB Willis McGahee, who had missed the previous three weeks with rib injuries, the Bills took an early lead and held off the surging Jaguars at the end. Jacksonville scored with :34 seconds remaining and after a questionable squib kick, J.P. Losman threw a bullet down the sideline to WR Roscoe Parrish who just kept his toes in to set up a game winning Rian Lindell FG as time expired. Parrish had earlier made the game's biggest play of the game when he had an electrifying 82 yard punt return for a TD. With their second straight victory, the Bills moved up to 5-6. Willis Andrew McGahee (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. As a running back at the University of Miami, one of the premier college football programs in the nation, McGahee shattered several records in... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Roscoe Parrish is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. He attended the University of Miami. ... Rian Lindell is a placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills and attended Washington State where he was on the college team with quarterback Ryan Leaf that made an appearence in 1998 Rose Bowl(Lindell was a freshman) and the Cougars lost to the Michigan Wolverines with future NFL...

Week 13: vs San Diego Chargers

Keeping some slim playoff hopes alive, the Bills stayed at home, donned their throwbacks again, and faced a fierce Week 13 challenge against the San Diego Chargers. In the first quarter, the Chargers struck first with kicker Nate Kaeding getting a 42-yard field goal, while RB LaDainian Tomlinson got a 51-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Buffalo continued to struggle as QB Philip Rivers completed an 11-yard TD pass to TE Antonio Gates for the only score of the period. In the third quarter, the Bills started to fight back with QB J.P. Losman completing a 5-yard TD pass to TE Robert Royal, while RB Willis McGahee got a 2-yard TD run. However, in the fourth quarter, Tomlinson continued to be a pain for Buffalo as he got a 2-yard TD run. Even though the Bills would 6-yard TD pass from Losman to WR Peerless Price, a failed onside kick sealed any chance of Buffalo's third-straight comeback. With the loss, the Bills fell to 5-7. City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) General manager A.J. Smith Fight song San Diego Super Chargers League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960... Nate Kaeding (born March 26, 1982) is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2004 in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from Rivers-Manning Trade. ... LaDainian Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is an American football player who currently plays running back for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. ... Philip Rivers (born December 8, 1981 in Decatur, Alabama) is an American football player who currently plays quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL. In the 2004 NFL Draft, Rivers was obtained in a draft-day trade with the New York Giants -- the Chargers drafted quarterback Eli Manning... Antonio Gates (born June 18, 1980 in Detroit, Michigan) is a football tight end for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL. Hes listed as 6 feet, 4 inches tall, and 260 pounds. ... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Robert Royal (born May 15, 1979) is currently playing tight end for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League. ... Willis Andrew McGahee (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. As a running back at the University of Miami, one of the premier college football programs in the nation, McGahee shattered several records in... Peerless LeCross Price (born October 27, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta Falcons (2003-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005), and currently the Buffalo Bills. ...

Week 14: at New York Jets

Hoping to avoid being swept by their AFC East rival, the Bills attempted to sour the Jets playoff aspirations at The Meadowlands. Bills RB Willis McGahee extended his string of 100-yard rushing games vs. the Jets to five with 125 yards on 16 carries. This included a 57-yard TD in the first quarter. After allowing a 10-yard TD pass from Jets QB Chad Pennington to WR Laveranues Coles and a Mike Nugent field goal, the Bills broke the game open with a 77-yard J.P. Losman pass to WR Lee Evans and a 58-yard interception return for a TD by CB Nate Clements. The Jets managed to cut their deficit to 8 after a field goal on the ensuing possession, but would end up scoreless for the rest of the game. Meanwhile, the Bills defense held the Jets in check as a Pennington fumble in the third quarter set up another J.P. Losman TD pass; this time to TE Robert Royal. The Bills would add a field goal of their own in the fourth quarter to extend their lead 31-13. Frustrated, the Jets failed to gain any ground in the AFC East race after the Miami Dolphins shut out the New England Patriots earlier in the day. In addition, with a 7-6 record, they squandered an opportunity to keep pace with Jacksonville and Cincinnati in the wild card race. Meanwhile, the Bills kept their playoff hopes mathematically alive as, with a 6-7 record and three games remaining, they sat two games behind current wild card occupants Jacksonville and Cincinnati. Giants Stadium, also called The Meadowlands, is the home stadium for the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL football teams, and Red Bull New York (formerly MetroStars) of Major League Soccer. ... Willis Andrew McGahee (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. As a running back at the University of Miami, one of the premier college football programs in the nation, McGahee shattered several records in... Chad Pennington (born June 26, 1976 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American football quarterback for the NFLs New York Jets. ... Laveranues Coles (born December 29, 1977 in Jacksonville, Florida) is a receiver who was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft out of Florida State University. ... Mike Nugent (born March 2, 1982 in Centerville, Ohio) is an American football placekicker for the New York Jets of the NFL. He was selected with the 15th pick of the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the Ohio State University. ... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Lee Evans - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Nathan D. Clements (born December 12, 1979 in Shaker Heights, Ohio) is an American football player who currently plays cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. // Clements went to Shaker Heights High School. ... Robert Royal (born May 15, 1979) is currently playing tight end for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League. ...

Week 15: vs Miami Dolphins

The Bills played at home against their rivals, the Miami Dolphins. In order to keep the slim chance of going to the playoffs alive, the Bills had to defeat the Fins. Not only did they sweep their AFC East rival, they shut them down. Garoldo Stadium is a football stadium located in the town of Orchard Park, a suburb of Buffalo, New York. ... City Miami Gardens, Florida Other nicknames The Fins, The Fish Team colors Aqua, Coral and Navy Head Coach Cam Cameron Owner Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Mascot T. D. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference... The National Football League (NFL) playoffs is a single-elimination tournament held at the end of the 16-game regular season to determine the NFL champion. ...

Bills' quarterback J.P. Losman had another fine game with 200 yards passing, 3 touchdown passes and no interceptions. It was the exact opposite for Miami's quarterback Joey Harrington who threw only 98 yards passing, 2 interceptions and achieved a near-impossible 0.0 passer rating. Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... John Joseph Joey Harrington Jr. ... Passer rating is a measure of the performance of quarterbacks or any other passers in American football and Canadian football. ...

After a scoreless first quarter, Losman threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to tight end Robert Royal, putting the Bills ahead 7-0 into halftime. In the third quarter, Losman threw a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Josh Reed, putting the Bills up by two touchdowns 14-0. In the final quarter, Losman threw another TD pass to wide receiver Lee Evans. Robert Royal (born May 15, 1979) is currently playing tight end for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League. ... Josh Reed is a football wide receiver who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. ... Lee Evans (born March 11, 1981 in Bedford, Ohio) is an American football player who currently plays wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. He was drafted by the Bills out of the University of Wisconsin with the 13th pick of the 1st round in the 2004 NFL...

Miami had the ball on Buffalo's 1-yard line with 6 seconds left in the game. Looking for a touchdown, Miami's backup quarterback Cleo Lemon threw a pass intended for Chris Chambers but was batted down at the line of scrimmage by Ryan Denney, keeping the Dolphins scoreless. Cleo Lemon (born August 16, 1979 in Greenwood, Mississippi) is an American football player who currently is a backup quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. ... Christopher J. Chambers (born August 12, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Miami Dolphins. ... In American and Canadian football the line of scrimmage is the imaginary transverse line crossing the football field across its narrower dimension, which passes through the last position of the football, after the end of the most recent play and following the assessment of any penalty yards. ... Ryan Denney (June 15,1977,Denver, Colorado) is an American Football defensive end who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. ...

With this win, the Bills improved their record to 7-7.

Week 16: vs Tennessee Titans

Coming off a season-sweep over Miami, the Bills stayed at home for a Week 16 intraconference fight with the Tennessee Titans. The Titans (like the Bills) were were 7-7 and also in the wildcard hunt. This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

In the first quarter, Buffalo struck first with kicker Rian Lindell getting a 21-yard field goal. Tennessee would respond with QB Vince Young completing a 22-yard TD pass to WR Bobby Wade. Fortunately, the Bills came back with RB Willis McGahee's 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Titans regained the lead with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 42-yard and a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Bills came marching back with Lindell kicking a 36-yard and a 45-yard field goal. Then, Tennessee marched back into the lead with Young's 36-yard TD run. Buffalo would manage to kick 21-yard field goal from Lindell before halftime. In the third quarter, the Bills rocketed into the lead with QB J.P. Losman completing a 37-yard TD pass to WR Lee Evans and Lindell's 24-yard field goal. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter, the Titans got the win with Young completing a 29-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Jones and Bironas' 30-yard field goal. J.P. Losman led the Bills on one final drive down to the Titans 28, but driving against a wind that was gusting up to 20 mph, the Bills elected not to try a potential game-winning field goal. With the loss, not only did the Bills fall to 7-8, but it also knocked them out of the playoff race. Rian Lindell is a placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills and attended Washington State where he was on the college team with quarterback Ryan Leaf that made an appearence in 1998 Rose Bowl(Lindell was a freshman) and the Cougars lost to the Michigan Wolverines with future NFL... Vincent Paul Young, Jr. ... Robert Louis Wade, Jr. ... Willis Andrew McGahee (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. As a running back at the University of Miami, one of the premier college football programs in the nation, McGahee shattered several records in... James Robert Douglas Bironas (born January 29, 1978 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American Football player. ... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Lee Evans - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Brandon Jones is a National Football League wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans. ... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ...

Week 17: at Baltimore Ravens

The Buffalo Bills end their season with a disappointing loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Bills' quarterback J.P. Losman didn't have the best day of his career. He threw for 237 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Willis McGahee had a terrible day with 11 rushes and only 23 yards. Wide receiver Lee Evans did a fantastic job with 7 receptions and 145 yards with 1 touchdown. City Orchard Park, New York Team colors Dark Navy, light blue, Red, light Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... City Baltimore, Maryland Team colors Purple, Black, and Gold Head Coach Brian Billick Owner Steve Bisciotti General manager Ozzie Newsome Mascot Edgar, Allan, and Poe League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1996–present) American Football Conference (1996-present) AFC Central (1996-2001) AFC North (2002-present) Team history Baltimore Ravens... Jonathan Paul J.P. Losman (born March 12, 1981) is a professional football player who competes at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. ... Willis Andrew McGahee (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. As a running back at the University of Miami, one of the premier college football programs in the nation, McGahee shattered several records in... Lee Evans - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

In the first quarter, Ravens' kicker Matt Stover made a 26-yard field goal, bringing the Ravens up 3-0 at the end of the first. Placekicker, or simply Kicker, is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points, and, in many cases, kickoffs. ... Matt Stover (born January 27, 1968 in Dallas, Texas, USA) is a kicker for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League (NFL). ... A field goal (formerly goal from the field) is a general term used in some sports wherein a goal may be scored either during general play (from the field) or via some sort of free shot. ...

Just before halftime, Stover made another field goal, this time from 37 yards out. Ravens were leading 6-0 at halftime. ...

In the third quarter, Stover made his third field goal of the day, bringing the Ravens up 9-0. But a few moments later, Losman threw a deep pass to Lee Evans for a 44-yard touchdown. This brought the Bills in the game and down by only two points. A few minutes later, Losman threw a pass that was intercepted by Chris McAlister and returned for a touchdown. A touchdown is the primary method of scoring in American and Canadian football, in which the ball carrier causes the football to break the plane of the end zone, or an eligible receiver catches a forward pass in the end zone, thus earning 6 points for his team (in both... Christopher James McAlister (born June 14, 1977 in Pasadena, California) is a cornerback who plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. He went to the University of Arizona. ...

In the fourth quarter, Matt Stover made his fourth and final field goal that increased the Ravens' lead.

The Bills lost and their final record was 7-9. However, this record was an improvement over last year's 5-11 record.

Random Facts of the 2006 Bills season

• The Bills won their first eight coin tosses in 2005, and scored a team record eleven times in the opening drives, breaking the old mark of eight. Unfortunately the Bills were outscored 123-59 in the fourth quarter of those games.
• Buffalo joined the Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans as teams without an appearance on primetime in 2006.
• The Bills season opener at New England marked the first time the Bills did not open at home since 1999.
• Due to the NFL's Flex Schedule a few of the Bills' late season games had their start time moved from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., despite the fact that the program was only supposed to move games to the night start, not late afternoon.
• The Bills played all of their games on Sunday afternoons this season.