The Buffalo Bills are preparing for their second of three consecutive home games as they face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Highmark Stadium. This stretch marks their longest sequence of home games this season and is one of only two scheduled 1:00 p.m. kickoffs at their venue.
Buffalo has started the 2025 season strongly, winning their first three games. The team’s offense has consistently scored over 30 points per game, while the defense has made key plays in crucial moments. If the Bills win on Sunday, they will reach a 4-0 start for the first time since 2020 and extend their regular-season home win streak to 14 games—one short of tying the franchise record set in 1990-91.
Quarterback Josh Allen has been central to this success, with seven touchdowns and no turnovers so far this season. Head coach Sean McDermott said about Allen: “I couldn’t be more proud. Happy with the way he’s really learned the game and become a really good decision maker…I think Josh Allen continues to show why he is who is. In my 25 years or more in this league, very rarely do you get a chance to witness what we in Buffalo have had a chance to witness, and it’s pretty special.”
The Bills currently lead the league in total yards per game (420) and rushing yards per game (163), scoring on nearly 60 percent of their drives—the second-best rate in the NFL. According to Opta Stats, Buffalo is also the first team in NFL history through three weeks to win three games, score at least 100 points, record zero turnovers and fewer than 15 penalties, while averaging at least 150 rushing yards and 250 passing yards per game.
Two members of Buffalo’s offensive coaching staff previously worked for New Orleans. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady was with the Saints from 2017-18 as an offensive assistant; quarterbacks coach Ronald Curry spent several seasons there as well.
Reflecting on his time with New Orleans under then-head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees, Brady stated: “It was an incredible organization. That was my first taste of the NFL. And I thought that’s how every organization was in the NFL leaving there, and that wasn’t the case…Just being able to see Coach Payton in that organization, kind of how they run. See Drew Brees, how he approaches the quarterback position, and take notes on all the details of it.” He added: “I felt like I was getting my doctorate there…just seeing how it kind of works, how a winning organization does things the right way, very similar to how we are here.”
Buffalo’s running game leads all teams so far this season with James Cook contributing significantly behind strong offensive line play—averaging more than 4.8 yards per carry. Defenses have adapted by deploying heavier fronts against them; last week Miami used a unique alignment aimed at slowing down Buffalo’s ground attack.
Eric Wood, Bills radio network analyst and former player said: “The M.O. for playing the Bills forever has been can we keep up with the passing game,” adding that teams now must adjust due to Buffalo’s versatility on offense.
Meanwhile, New Orleans enters Week 4 after losing its first three games—a start not seen since 2016 for them—and suffered a heavy defeat against Seattle last week (44-13). Quarterback Spencer Rattler remains winless as an NFL starter despite showing some promise according to ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky: “Rattler has actually had good moments…If you can handle Olave [wide receiver Chris Olave], it’s a huge win for your defense.”
The Saints’ struggles include difficulty converting third downs (26th in conversion rate) and scoring efficiently when reaching field goal range.
Looking ahead to areas for improvement before Sunday’s matchup against New Orleans, Eric Wood shared his perspective: “As the Bills continue to stay disciplined…I’d love to see the downfield passing game come to fruition,” he said regarding offensive goals.
On defense, coordinator Bobby Babich noted progress but stressed execution needs improvement especially on third downs: “I could help them with calls, and we’ve got to be able to execute and make sure our rush and coverage is working together,” Babich explained.
With young players stepping up due to injuries—including defensive tackle Ed Oliver (ankle) and linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral)—head coach McDermott commented: “It’s exciting…Development of players…and trying to get our team elevated with their help is exciting.”
