This is a list of seasons completed by the Buffalo Bills American football franchise. The list documents the season-by-season records of the Bills' franchise from 1960 to present, including postseason records, and league awards for individual players or head coaches. City Orchard Park, New York Team colors Navy blue, light blue, Red, light Red, White, Royal, and Nickel Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph Wilson General manager Marv Levy Mascot Billy Buffalo League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... // December 4 — Fukuoka Marathon, Japan Mens Winner: Barry Magee (NZL) 2:19:04 Stock car racing: Junior Johnson won the Daytona 500 NASCAR Championship - Rex White Indianapolis 500 - Jim Rathmann USAC Racing - A.J. Foyt won the season championship Formula One Championship - Jack Brabham of Australia 24 hours of...

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• The Finish, Wins, Losses, and Ties columns list regular season results and exclude any postseason play. Regular and postseason records are combined only at the bottom of the list.

This article details the history of the Buffalo Bills American Football Club. ... AFL logo The American Football League (AFL) was a professional league of American football that operated from 1960 to 1969. ... // This is a list of Super Bowl champions, that is, all the franchises that have won the championship game of the National Football League. ... A one-game playoff or pennant playoff is a tiebreaker in certain American professional sports, to determine which of two teams, tied in the final standings, will qualify for a post-season tournament. ... This is a list of seasons of the National Football League. ... This is a list of current and defunct leagues of American football. ... // The NFL season begins the weekend after Labor Day. ... 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. ... The 1960 NFL season was the 41th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1960 Chicago Bears season was their 41st regular season completed in the National Football League. ... AFL logo The American Football League (AFL) was a professional league of American football that operated from 1960 to 1969. ... The 1961 NFL season was the 42th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1961 Chicago Bears season was their 42nd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1962 NFL season was the 43th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1962 Chicago Bears season was their 43rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1963 NFL season was the 44th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1963 Chicago Bears season was their 44th regular season and 12th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... From 1960 to 1968, the American Football League determined its champion via a single playoff game between the winners of its two divisions. ... 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... The 1964 NFL season was the 45th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1964 Chicago Bears season was their 45th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... From 1960 to 1968, the American Football League determined its champion via a single playoff game between the winners of its two divisions. ... 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... Lou Saban (born October 13, 1921), a legendary coach in the American Football League, played college football at Indiana University where he was named All-Big Ten as a quarterback one year and All-Big Ten as a fullback in another. ... The NFL Coach of the Year Award is presented annually by the Associated Press to the NFL coach who has done the most outstanding job of working with the talent he has at his disposal. ... The 1965 NFL season was the 46th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1965 Chicago Bears season was their 46th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... From 1960 to 1968, the American Football League determined its champion via a single playoff game between the winners of its two divisions. ... Lou Saban (born October 13, 1921), a legendary coach in the American Football League, played college football at Indiana University where he was named All-Big Ten as a quarterback one year and All-Big Ten as a fullback in another. ... The 1966 NFL season was the 47th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1966 Chicago Bears season was their 47th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... From 1960 to 1968, the American Football League determined its champion via a single playoff game between the winners of its two divisions. ... City Kansas City, Missouri Team colors Red, Gold, and White Head Coach Herman Edwards Owner The Hunt Family[1] General manager Carl Peterson Mascot K.C. Wolf (1989-present) Warpaint (1963-1988) League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American... Bobby Burnett (born January 4, 1943) was an American college and professional football player. ... From 1955 - 1996 The United Press International has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL-NFC American football players and AFL-AFC american football players. ... The 1967 NFL season was the 48th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1967 Chicago Bears season was their 48th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1968 NFL season was the 49th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1968 Chicago Bears season was their 49th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1969 NFL season was the 50th regular season of the National Football League, and the last one before the AFL-NFL Merger. ... The 1969 Chicago Bears season was their 50th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1970 NFL season was the 51st regular season of the National Football League, and the first one after the AFL-NFL Merger. ... The 1970 Chicago Bears season was their 51st regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... The American Football Conference (AFC) is one of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL). ... The AFC East refers to the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference of the National Football League. ... Dennis Wendell Shaw (born March 3, 1947 in Los Angeles, California) is a former American football quarterback. ... Since 1967 The Associated Press has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL American football players: one for an offensive player and one for a defensive player. ... The 1971 NFL season was the 52nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1971 Chicago Bears season was their 52nd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1972 NFL season was the 53rd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1972 Chicago Bears season was their 53rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1973 NFL season was the 54th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1973 Chicago Bears season was their 54th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947, San Francisco, California, United States) also known by his initials O.J. and his nickname The Juice, is a retired American football player who achieved stardom at the collegiate and professional levels. ... The NFL Most Valuable Player Award is given by various entities, most notably the Associated Press,[1] to the player who is considered most valuable in the league. ... The NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award is given annually by the Associated Press to the offensive player of the National Football League believed to have had the most outstanding season. ... The 1974 NFL season was the 55th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1974 Chicago Bears season was their 55th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs for the 1974-75 season led up to Super Bowl IX. // Divisional playoff round December 21, 1974 AFC: Oakland Raiders 28, Miami Dolphins 26 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California With 24 seconds left in the game, the Raiders Clarence Davis somehow catches the winning touchdown pass among... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The 1975 NFL season was the 56th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1975 Chicago Bears season was their 56th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1976 NFL season was the 57th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1976 Chicago Bears season was their 57th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1977 NFL season was the 58th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1977 Chicago Bears season was their 58th regular season and 13th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 1978 NFL season was the 59th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1978 Chicago Bears season was their 59th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1979 NFL season was the 60th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1979 Chicago Bears season was their 60th regular season and 14th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... James Donald Jim Haslett (born December 9, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is the defensive coordinator of the St. ... Since 1967 The Associated Press has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL American football players: one for an offensive player and one for a defensive player. ... Jerry Butler was an American soul singer also known as The Ice Man. ... The 1980 NFL season was the 61st regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1980 Chicago Bears season was their 61st regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1980 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XV. Note: The San Diego Chargers (the AFC 1 seed) did not play the Oakland Raiders (the 4 seed) in the Divisional playoff round because both teams were in the same division. ... Joe Cribbs (born 5 January 1958 in Sulligent, Alabama) is a retired NFL and USFL football running back. ... Charles Robert Chuck Knox (born April 27, 1932 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania[1]) is a former football coach at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. ... The 1981 NFL season was the 62th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1981 Chicago Bears season was their 62nd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1981 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XVI. // at Shea Stadium, Flushing, Queens, New York TV: NBC Starting Quarterbacks: Buffalo Bills - Joe Ferguson 12 New York Jets - Richard Todd 14 Bills defensive back Bill Simpson interception at the Buffalo 1-yard line with 2... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Gang Green, the Green and White Team colors Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Woody Johnson General manager Mike Tannenbaum League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970... The NFL playoffs following the 1981 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XVI. // at Shea Stadium, Flushing, Queens, New York TV: NBC Starting Quarterbacks: Buffalo Bills - Joe Ferguson 12 New York Jets - Richard Todd 14 Bills defensive back Bill Simpson interception at the Buffalo 1-yard line with 2... City Cincinnati, Ohio Team colors Black, Orange and White Head Coach Marvin Lewis Owner Mike Brown Mascot Who Dey League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1968-1969) Western Division (1968-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC Central (1970-2001) AFC North (2002-present) Team... The 1982 NFL season was the 63th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1982 Chicago Bears season was their 63rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1983 NFL season was the 64th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1983 Chicago Bears season was their 64th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1984 NFL season was the 65th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1984 Chicago Bears season was their 65th regular season and 15th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1985 NFL season was the 66th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1985 Chicago Bears season was their 66th regular season and 16th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1986 NFL season was the 67th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1986 Chicago Bears season was their 67th regular season and 17th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1987 NFL season was the 68th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1987 Chicago Bears season was their 68th regular season and 18th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... Shane Patrick Conlan (born April 3, 1964 in Frewsburg, New York) played college Football at Penn State University, where he won two national titles (1982, 1986). ... The 1988 NFL season was the 69th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1988 Chicago Bears season was their 69th regular season and 19th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1988 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXIII. Due to Christmas, the two wild card playoff games were held in a span of three days. ... City New Orleans, Louisiana Team colors Old Gold, Black, and White Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson General manager Mickey Loomis Mascot Gumbo League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1967–present) Eastern Conference (1967-1969) Capitol Division (1967; 1969) Century Division (1968) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West... The NFL playoffs following the 1988 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXIII. Due to Christmas, the two wild card playoff games were held in a span of three days. ... 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. ... The 1989 NFL season was the 70th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1989 Chicago Bears season was their 70th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs for the 1989-90 season led up to Super Bowl XXIV. This was the last season in which the NFL used a 10-team playoff format. ... ... The 1990 NFL season was the 71st regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1990 Chicago Bears season was their 71st regular season and 20th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1990 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXV. The league expanded its playoff system from a 10-team to a 12-team tournament. ... 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 NFL playoffs following the 1990 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXV. The league expanded its playoff system from a 10-team to a 12-team tournament. ... City Oakland, California Other nicknames The Silver and Black, Da Raidahs Team colors Silver and Black Head Coach Lane Kiffin Owner Al Davis General manager Michael Lombardi League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–1969) Western Division (1960–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC... Date January 27, 1991 Stadium Tampa Stadium City Tampa, Florida MVP Ottis Anderson, Running back Favorite Bills by 6 National anthem Whitney Houston Coin toss Pete Rozelle Referee Jerry Seeman Halftime show New Kids on the Block Attendance 73,813 TV in the United States Network ABC Announcers Al Michaels... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Big Blue Wrecking Crew, Big Blue, G-Men, The Jints, The New York Football Giants Team colors Royal Blue, Red, Gray, and White Head Coach Tom Coughlin Owner John Mara (50%) and Steve Tisch (50%) General manager Jerry Reese League/Conference affiliations National... Bruce Smith (b. ... The NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award is given by the Associated Press to the leagues most outstanding defensive player at the end of every NFL season since 1971. ... The 1991 NFL season was the 72nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1991 Chicago Bears season was their 72nd regular season and 21st postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1991 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVI. // Wild Card playoffs December 28, 1991 AFC: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Los Angeles Raiders 6 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Game time: 12:30 p. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1991 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVI. // Wild Card playoffs December 28, 1991 AFC: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Los Angeles Raiders 6 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Game time: 12:30 p. ... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames Orange Crush Team colors Orange, Broncos Navy Blue, and White[1] Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Mascot Miles League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970... Date January 26, 1992 Stadium Metrodome City Minneapolis, Minnesota MVP Mark Rypien, Quarterback Favorite Redskins by 7 National anthem Harry Connick, Jr. ... City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Dan Snyder Fight song Hail to the Redskins League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1932–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Capitol Division (1967-1969) National... Thurman Lee Thomas (born May 16, 1966 in Houston, Texas) was an American football running back who spent most of his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills. ... The 1992 NFL season was the 73th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1992 Chicago Bears season was their 73rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1992 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVII. // at Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota Game time: 12:30 p. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1992 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVII. // at Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota Game time: 12:30 p. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1992 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVII. // at Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota Game time: 12:30 p. ... Date January 31, 1993 Stadium Rose Bowl Stadium City Pasadena, California MVP Troy Aikman, Quarterback Favorite Cowboys by 7 National anthem Garth Brooks Coin toss O.J. Simpson Referee Dick Hantak Halftime show Michael Jackson Attendance 98,374 TV in the United States Network NBC Announcers Dick Enberg and Bob... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The 1993 NFL season was the 74th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1993 Chicago Bears season was their 74th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1993 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVIII. // at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Game time: 12:30 p. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1993 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVIII. // at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Game time: 12:30 p. ... Date January 30, 1994 Stadium Georgia Dome City Atlanta, Georgia MVP Emmitt Smith, Running back Favorite Cowboys by 10 National anthem Natalie Cole Coin toss Joe Namath Referee Bob McElwee Halftime show Wynonna Judd, Naomi Judd, Clint Black, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker Attendance 72,817 TV in the United States... 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. ... NFL 75th season anniversary logo The 1994 NFL season was the 75th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1994 Chicago Bears season was their 75th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1995 NFL season was the 76th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1995 Chicago Bears season was their 76th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1995 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXX. // at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York Game time: 12:30 p. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1995 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXX. // at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York Game time: 12:30 p. ... Bryce Eric Paup (born February 29, 1968 in Jefferson, Iowa) is a former American Football defensive end and linebacker who played for the Green Bay Packers (1990-1994), Buffalo Bills (1995-1997), Jacksonville Jaguars (1998-1999), Minnesota Vikings 2000 and 2002. ... The 1996 NFL season was the 77th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1996 Chicago Bears season was their 77th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1996 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXI. // Wild-card round December 28, 1996 AFC: Jacksonville Jaguars 30, Buffalo Bills 27 at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York Game Weather: 52 degrees (cloudy) TV announcers (ABC): Mike Patrick and Joe Theismann Aired at 1... City Jacksonville, Florida Other nicknames The Jags Team colors Teal, Black, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Mascot Jaxson de Ville League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1995–present) American Football Conference (1995-present) AFC Central (1995-2001) AFC South (2002-present... The 1997 NFL season was the 78th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1997 Chicago Bears season was their 78th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1998 NFL season was the 79th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1998 Chicago Bears season was their 79th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1998 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXIII. // Wild Card playoffs January 2, 1999 AFC: Miami Dolphins 24, Buffalo Bills 17 at Pro Player Stadium, Miami, Florida Game time: 12:30 pm EST Game weather: 80 °F (Partly cloudy) TV announcers (ABC): Al Michaels... The 1999 NFL season was the 80th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1999 Chicago Bears season was their 80th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1999 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXIV. // at Adelphia Coliseum, Nashville, Tennessee Game time: 12:30 p. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The 2000 NFL season was the 81st regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2000 Chicago Bears season was their 81st regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 2001 NFL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2001 Chicago Bears season was their 82nd regular season and 23th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2002 Chicago Bears season was their 83rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 2003 NFL season was the 84th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2003 Chicago Bears season was their 84th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 2004 NFL season was the 85th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2004 Chicago Bears season was their 85th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 2005 National Football League regular season began on Thursday, September 8, 2005 and ended on Sunday, January 1, 2006, New Years Day. ... The Chicago Bears began their 2005 NFL season in hopes of recovering from a previous 5-11 record. ... The 2006 NFL season is the 87th season of the National Football League, the major professional American football league in the United States. ... The 2006 Chicago Bears season was their 87th regular season and 25th post-season completed in the National Football League. ...

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