Buffalo Bills 2025 Season Preview: Star Players, Key Matchups & Where to Watch
Josh Allen may have earned MVP honors in the 2024/25 NFL season, but for the Bills, the season ended in all-too-familiar fashion with another playoff loss to the Chiefs. Now, with their core intact and a bolstered roster of veteran talent, Buffalo is going all in on a Super Bowl run.
The 2025 campaign also marks a historic farewell tour for Highmark Stadium, and the team will be looking to close this chapter with a bang. A loaded home slate and a deep, experienced roster give fans plenty to be excited about.
With franchise cornerstones locked in and a renewed sense of urgency, the Bills are in full win-now mode. Expectations are sky high, and anything short of a deep postseason run will fall short of the standard theyâve set.
đș Top 5 Must-Watch Bills Games in 2025
đ Week 1 (Sept 7) - vs Baltimore Ravens
NBC/Peacock: 8:20 PM ET
A rematch of last seasonâs dramatic AFC Divisional round game, the last two league MVPs will go toe-to-toe in the season opener on primetime for bragging rights in the early season.
đ Week 9 (Nov 2) - vs Kansas City Chiefs
CBS/Paramount+: 4:25 PM ET
Another playoff rematch lies in waiting for the Bills in the form of an AFC Championship do-over. Last season, this was where the Chiefsâ unbeaten run ended, so tension will be high for this game in Orchard Park.
đ Week 12 (Nov 20) - @ Houston Texans
Prime Video: 8:15 PM ET
The only away game on this list, Houston is becoming a fixture in the AFC playoffs. They got the better of Buffalo in the 2024 regular season, so revenge could be on the cards in this one as well.
đ Week 14 (Dec 7) - vs Cincinnati Bengals
FOX: 4:25 PM ET
Judging off recent seasons, the Bills will likely face a Bengals side that has come into its own late in the season, desperate to make it back into the playoffs. This will be a fantastic AFC heavyweight clash.
đ Week 17 (Dec 28) - vs Philadelphia Eagles
FOX: 4:25 PM EST
Quite the guest for Buffaloâs penultimate home game of the season, but the conditions at Highmark in December could work in the Billsâ favor. It will take a lot to topple the defending champs, rain, sleet, or snow.
đ Bills in Prime Time: When to Tune In
- Sunday Night Football (SNF) Games
- Week 1 vs Baltimore
- Week 5 vs New England
- Monday Night (MNF) Games
- Week 6 @ Atlanta
- Thursday Night Football (TNF) Games
- Week 3 vs Miami
- Week 12 @ Houston
Buffalo is among the most popular teams according to national broadcasters, tied for the third most primetime games in the league. Last season, they won all but one of their primetime matchups, with their only loss coming to the Baltimore Ravens. Theyâll get the chance to redeem themselves in week 1 of 2025, and interestingly, havenât lost a nationally broadcast game against a division rival since week 1 of 2023, the game in which Aaron Rodgers debuted for the Jets.
âïž2025 Star Players to Watch
đ„ On OffenseJosh Allen â Reigning MVP, who will be hoping to follow that up with some team accolades.
James Cook â No more contract issues, Cook just needs to be himself and ball now.
Khalil Shakir â Now the clear WR1 in Buffalo, has great chemistry with Josh Allen on the field.Keon Coleman â Fantastic athlete who needs more time to settle into the league, for now WR2.
Dalton Kincaid & Dawson Knox â Fantastic TE duo trusted by Allen.
đĄïž On DefenseJoey Bosa â Needs to stay healthy, but a truly devastating edge rusher when available.
Greg Rousseau â Led Buffalo in sacks last year, rewarded with hefty extension.
Christian Benfordâ Rose from 6th rounder to CB1, now amongst the best in his position.
How to Watch the Bills in 2025
It varies game to game. For the best, most in-depth access, NFL Network offers the most complete coverage. Nationally broadcast games are available on major networks such as Fox, CBS, and NBC, with other offerings on Prime Video and Netflix as well.
đĄ Pro Tip: For full schedule and TV listings, visit our Buffalo Bills Subpage.
đ§ Final Thought: Can they beat the Chiefs in the playoffs?
While the AFC East is more competitive than ever, the Bills are still poised to punch their ticket to the playoffs. But for Bills Mafia, regular season success and division titles no longer move the needle. Postseason wins are the true benchmark.
Now that Josh Allen has an MVP under his belt, the focus shifts to the one thing that has eluded him: a Super Bowl run. With the Chiefs retooling and Buffalo set to host nearly every major AFC contender during the 2025 regular season, this might be their best opportunity yet.
One thing is certain. It is shaping up to be a thrilling year in the Queen City.
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