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2005 Buffalo Bills season

46th season in franchise history

46th season in franchise history

FieldValue
teamBuffalo Bills
year2005
record5–11
division_place3rd AFC East
coachMike Mularkey
general managerTom Donahoe
ownerRalph Wilson
stadiumRalph Wilson Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro_bowlersP Brian Moorman
LS Mike Schneck
shortnavlinkBills seasons

LS Mike Schneck

The 2005 Buffalo Bills season was their 46th in the National Football League. The team was unable to improve upon their previous season's output of 9–7, instead finishing 5–11. This was the sixth consecutive season in which the team missed the playoffs.

Mike Mularkey coached the Bills for his second year.Second of two total years; Mularkey would resign from the Bills after the 2005 season

Offseason

Drew Bledsoe, who had been the team's quarterback from 2002 to 2004, was released by the Bills after the 2004 season to make way for backup quarterback J. P. Losman. It was the second time that Bledsoe's team had let him go for a younger quarterback. When Bledsoe was later signed by the Dallas Cowboys, he expressed bitterness with the Bills for the move, stating "I can't wait to go home and dress my kids in little stars and get rid of the other team’s [Buffalo’s] stuff."

The Bills failed to re-sign defensive tackle Pat Williams, who would sign with the Minnesota Vikings for the 2005 season. The Bills also lost starting offensive tackle Jonas Jennings to the San Francisco 49ers.

Draft

Main article: 2005 NFL draft

Buffalo had six draft picks in the 2005 draft. The Bills traded their only first round pick in 2005 to the Dallas Cowboys to move up in the previous draft, a pick they used to draft J. P. Losman.

Undrafted free agents

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Brad CieslakTight end[Northern Illinois](2004-northern-illinois-huskies-football-team)
Liam EzekielLinebackerNortheastern
Jim LeonhardSafety[Wisconsin](2004-wisconsin-badgers-football-team)

Personnel

Staff

  • Owner/founder – Ralph Wilson

  • President/general manager – Tom Donahoe

  • Assistant general manager – Tom Modrak

  • Director of pro personnel – John Guy

  • Coordinator of college scouting – Doug Majeski

  • Head coach – Mike Mularkey

  • Offensive coordinator – Tom Clements

  • Quarterbacks – Sam Wyche

  • Running backs – Eric Studesville

  • Wide receivers – Tyke Tolbert

  • Tight ends – Mike Miller

  • Offensive line – Jim McNally

  • Offensive line – Frank Verducci

  • Defensive coordinator – Jerry Gray

  • Defensive line – Tim Krumrie

  • Linebackers – Don Blackmon

  • Defensive backs – Steve Szabo

  • Defensive assistant – Chuck Lester

  • Special teams – Bobby April

  • Strength and conditioning coordinator – Brad Roll

  • Assistant strength and conditioning – John Allaire

Roster

  • Kelly Holcomb

  • J. P. Losman

  • Shane Matthews

  • Joe Burns

  • Lionel Gates

  • Jon Goldsberry FB

  • Willis McGahee

  • Daimon Shelton FB

  • Shaud Williams

  • Sam Aiken

  • Lee Evans

  • Eric Moulds

  • Roscoe Parrish KR/PR

  • Josh Reed

  • Jonathan Smith KR/PR

  • George Wilson

  • Mark Campbell

  • Brad Cieslak TE

  • Tim Euhus

  • Bennie Anderson G

  • Mike Gandy T

  • Justin Geisinger G

  • Greg Jerman G

  • Dylan McFarland T

  • Jason Peters T

  • Duke Preston C

  • Trey Teague C

  • Chris Villarrial G

  • Mike Williams G/T

  • Sam Adams DT

  • Tim Anderson DT

  • Justin Bannan DT

  • Ryan Denney DE

  • Jason Jefferson DT

  • Chris Kelsay DE

  • Aaron Schobel DE

  • Angelo Crowell OLB

  • Liam Ezekiel MLB

  • London Fletcher MLB

  • Mario Haggan OLB

  • Jeff Posey OLB

  • Josh Stamer OLB

  • Rashad Baker FS

  • Nate Clements CB/PR

  • Jabari Greer CB

  • Eric King CB

  • Jim Leonhard SS

  • Terrence McGee CB/KR

  • Lawyer Milloy SS

  • Troy Vincent FS

  • Rian Lindell K

  • Brian Moorman P

  • Mike Schneck LS

  • Ron Edwards DE (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Kevin Everett TE (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Ryan Neufeld TE (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Lawrence Smith G (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Lauvale Sape DT (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Takeo Spikes LB (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Kevin Thomas CB (PUP) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Coy Wire S (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • LaWaylon Brown DT

  • Jasen Esposito T

  • Wendell Hunter LB

  • Rob Lee CB

  • Marques Ogden T

  • Eric Powell DE

Regular season

In addition to their regular games with AFC East rivals, the Bills played teams from the AFC West and NFC South as per the schedule rotation, and also played intraconference games against the Bengals and the Texans based on divisional positions from 2004.

Schedule

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September 11[Houston Texans](2005-houston-texans-season)**W** 22–71–0Ralph Wilson Stadium71,781[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200509110buf.htm)
September 18at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](2005-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**L** 3–191–1Raymond James Stadium64,777[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200509180tam.htm)
September 25[Atlanta Falcons](2005-atlanta-falcons-season)**L** 16–241–2Ralph Wilson Stadium72,032[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200509250buf.htm)
October 2at [New Orleans Saints](2005-new-orleans-saints-season)**L** 7–191–3Alamodome58,688[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510020nor.htm)
October 9**[Miami Dolphins](2005-miami-dolphins-season)****W** 20–142–3Ralph Wilson Stadium72,160[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510090buf.htm)
October 16**[New York Jets](2005-new-york-jets-season)****W** 27–173–3Ralph Wilson Stadium72,045[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510160buf.htm)
October 23at [Oakland Raiders](2005-oakland-raiders-season)**L** 17–383–4McAfee Coliseum42,779[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510230rai.htm)
October 30at **[New England Patriots](2005-new-england-patriots-season)****L** 16–213–5Gillette Stadium68,756[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510300nwe.htm)
*Bye*
November 13[Kansas City Chiefs](2005-kansas-city-chiefs-season)**W** 14–34–5Ralph Wilson Stadium72,093[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200511130buf.htm)
November 20at [San Diego Chargers](2005-san-diego-chargers-season)**L** 10–484–6Qualcomm Stadium65,602[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200511200sdg.htm)
November 27[Carolina Panthers](2005-carolina-panthers-season)**L** 9–134–7Ralph Wilson Stadium71,440[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200511270buf.htm)
December 4at **[Miami Dolphins](2005-miami-dolphins-season)****L** 23–244–8Dolphins Stadium72,051[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512040mia.htm)
December 11**[New England Patriots](2005-new-england-patriots-season)****L** 7–354–9Ralph Wilson Stadium71,810[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512110buf.htm)
[Denver Broncos](2005-denver-broncos-season)**L** 17–284–10Ralph Wilson Stadium71,887[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512170buf.htm)
at [Cincinnati Bengals](2005-cincinnati-bengals-season)**W** 37–275–10Paul Brown Stadium65,485[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512240cin.htm)
January 1at **[New York Jets](2005-new-york-jets-season)****L** 26–305–11Giants Stadium76,822[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200601010nyj.htm)

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings

Season summary

Week 1: vs. Houston Texans

First quarter

  • BUF – Rian Lindell 35-yard field goal, 9:24. ''Bills 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:36.'''''

  • BUF – Rian Lindell 21-yard field goal, 1:43. ''Bills 6–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 5:45.''''' Second quarter

  • BUF – Rian Lindell 42-yard field goal, 13:57. ''Bills 9–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:09.'''''

  • BUF – Rian Lindell 39-yard field goal, 11:07. ''Bills 12–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 2:34.'''''

  • HOU – David Carr 1-yard run (Kris Brown kick). ''Bills 12–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:30.'''''

  • BUF – Jason Peters 1-yard pass from J. P. Losman (Rian Lindell kick), 0:29. ''Bills 19–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 6:08.''''' Third quarter

  • No scoring Fourth quarter

  • BUF – Rian Lindell 31-yard field goal, 7:11. ''Bills 22–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 10 yards, 2:31.''''' ;Top passers

  • HOU – David Carr – 9/21, 70 yards, 3 INT

  • BUF – J. P. Losman – 17/28, 170 yards, TD ;Top rushers

  • HOU – Domanick Williams – 17 rushes, 48 yards

  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 22 rushes, 117 yards ;Top receivers

  • HOU – Mark Bruener – 1 reception, 19 yards

  • BUF – Lee Evans – 3 receptions, 68 yards

  • The Bills wore throwback AFL "standing buffalo" helmets

  • J. P. Losman's 1st career start

Week 2: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays Second quarter
  • TB – Team safety, 9:29. Buccaneers 2–0.
  • TB – Mike Alstott 1 yard rush (Matt Bryant kick), 2:36. Buccaneers 9–0. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 6:53.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 40-yard field goal, 1:01. Buccaneers 9–3. Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 1:35. Third quarter
  • TB – Cadillac Williams 3 yard rush (Matt Bryant kick), 10:12. Buccaneers 16–3. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 5:03. Fourth quarter
  • TB – Matt Bryant 40 yard field goal, 9:22. Buccaneers 19–3. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 5:23. ;Top passers
  • BUF – J.P. Losman – 11/28, 113 yards, 2 INT
  • TB – Brian Griese – 16/22, 136 yards ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 13 rushes, 34 yards
  • TB – Cadillac Williams – 24 rushes, 148 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Josh Reed – 6 receptions, 71 yards
  • TB – Michael Clayton – 6 receptions, 84 yards

Week 3: vs. Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

  • BUF – Rian Lindell 36-yard field goal, 9:32. Bills 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 50 yards, 5:28.
  • ATL – Dwayne Blakley 9 yard pass from Michael Vick (Todd Peterson kick), 3:44. Falcons 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, 5:48. Second quarter
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 41-yard field goal, 14:45. Falcons 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 3:59.
  • ATL – Michael Jenkins 15 yard pass from Michael Vick (Todd Peterson kick), 10:07. Falcons 14–6. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 4:38.
  • BUF – Willis McGahee 8 yard rush (Rian Lindell kick), 3:55. Falcons 14–13. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:12.
  • ATL – Todd Peterson 27-yard field goal, 0:00. Falcons 17–13. Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 1:08. Third quarter
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 30-yard field goal, 10:10. Falcons 17–16. Drive: 7 plays, 23 yards, 4:09. Fourth quarter
  • ATL – T. J. Duckett 12 yard rush (Todd Peterson kick), 12:07. Falcons 24–16. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 5:14. ;Top passers
  • ATL – Michael Vick – 15/27, 167 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
  • BUF – J.P. Losman – 10/23, 75 yards, 1 INT ;Top rushers
  • ATL – Warrick Dunn – 15 rushes, 97 yards
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 27 rushes, 140 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • ATL – Brian Finneran – 4 receptions, 57 yards
  • BUF – Josh Reed – 2 receptions, 24 yards

Week 4: at New Orleans Saints

First quarter

  • BUF – Willis McGahee 1 yard rush (Rian Lindell kick), 9:40. Bills 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:20. Second quarter
  • NO – John Carney 23-yard field goal, 9:05. Bills 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 8:04.
  • NO – Aaron Brooks 4 yard run (John Carney kick), 5:38. Saints 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 3:01.
  • NO – John Carney 40-yard field goal, 0:10. Saints 13–7. Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 1:13. Third quarter
  • No scoring plays Fourth quarter
  • NO – John Carney 20-yard field goal, 4:59. Saints 16–7. Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 6:15.
  • NO – John Carney 37-yard field goal, 1:09. Saints 19–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:59. ;Top passers
  • BUF – J.P. Losman – 7/15, 75 yards, 1 INT
  • NO – Aaron Brooks – 15/26, 172 yards ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 16 rushes, 84 yards, TD
  • NO – Deuce McAllister – 27 rushes, 130 yards ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Jonathan Smith – 2 receptions, 30 yards
  • NO – Donté Stallworth – 8 receptions, 129 yards

Week 5: vs. Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • BUF – Willis McGahee 1 yard run (Rian Lindell kick), 11:23. 7–0 Bills. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:37.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 24-yard field goal, 4:15. 10–0 Bills. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 5:38. Second quarter
  • BUF – Eric Moulds 2 yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Rian Lindell kick), 8:08. Bills 17–0. Drive: 12 plays, 45 yards, 6:52. Third quarter
  • MIA – Will Heller 1 yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Olindo Mare kick), 5:50. Bills 17–7. Drive: 4 plays, 90 yards, 2:24. Fourth quarter
  • MIA – Randy McMichael 30 yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Olindo Mare kick), 8:18. Bills 17–14. Drive: 3 plays, 35 yards, 1:21.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 47-yard field goal, 4:35. Bills 20–14. Drive: 7 plays, 4 yards, 3:43. ;Top passers
  • BUF – Kelly Holcomb – 20/26, 169 yards, TD
  • MIA – Gus Frerotte – 21/33, 226 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 31 rushes, 86 yards, TD
  • MIA – Ronnie Brown – 17 rushes, 97 yards ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Lee Evans – 3 receptions, 65 yards
  • MIA – Marty Booker – 3 receptions, 72 yards

Week 6: vs. New York Jets

First quarter

  • BUF – Jonathan Smith 8 yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Rian Lindell kick), 8:45. Bills 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 6:15. Second quarter
  • BUF – Eric Moulds 15 yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Rian Lindell kick), 10:05. Bills 14–0. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 6:02.
  • NYJ – Mike Nugent 44-yard field goal, 5:53. Bills 14–3. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 1:48.
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin 1 yard rush (Mike Nugent kick), 0:30. Bills 14–10. Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 1:55.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 50-yard field goal, 0:00. Bills 17–10. Drive: 2 plays, 21 yards, 0:30. Third quarter
  • BUF – Willis McGahee 1 yard rush (Rian Lindell kick), 6:32. Bills 24–10. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 6:41.
  • NYJ – Vinny Testaverde 1 yard rush (Mike Nugent kick), 1:41. Bills 24–17. Drive: 2 plays, 2 yards, 0:43. Fourth quarter
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 38-yard field goal, 5:54. Bills 27–17. Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 5:41. ;Top passers
  • BUF – Kelly Holcomb – 18/26, 172 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • NYJ – Vinny Testaverde – 12/26, 161 yards, 2 INT ;Top rushes
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 29 rushes, 143 yards, TD
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin – 18 rushes, 148 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Eric Moulds – 7 receptions, 63 yards, TD
  • NYJ – Justin McCareins – 5 receptions, 116 yards

Week 7: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • BUF – Lee Evans 5 yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Rian Lindell kick), 6:37. Bills 7–0. Drive: 14 plays, 82 yards, 8:23. Second quarter
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 25-yard field goal, 14:47. Bills 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 2:55.
  • OAK – Randy Moss 22 yard pass from Kerry Collins (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 11:43. Raiders 10–7. Drive: 3 plays, 35 yards, 1:26.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 41-yard field goal, 4:04. Tied 10–10. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:01.
  • OAK – LaMont Jordan 1 yard rush (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 0:40. Raiders 17–10. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 3:24. Third quarter
  • OAK – LaMont Jordan 17 yard rush (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 10:10. Raiders 24–10. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:50. Fourth quarter
  • BUF – Josh Reed 9 yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Rian Lindell kick), 14:53. Raiders 24–17. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 2:56.
  • OAK – LaMont Jordan 7 yard rush (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 8:49. Raiders 31–17. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 6:04.
  • OAK – Zack Crockett 2 yard rush (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 0:14. Raiders 38–17. Drive: 15 plays, 69 yards, 7:27. ;Top passers
  • BUF – Kelly Holcomb – 19/27, 159 yards, 2 TD
  • OAK – Kerry Collins – 19/27, 261 yards, TD ; Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 16 rushes, 50 yards
  • OAK – LaMont Jordan – 28 rushes, 122 yards, 3 TD ; Top receivers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 3 receptions, 36 yards Eric Moulds – 4 receptions, 36 yards
  • OAK – Doug Gabriel – 5 receptions, 101 yards

Week 8: at New England Patriots

First quarter

  • No scoring plays Second quarter
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 23-yard field goal, 8:41. Bills 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 5:35. Third quarter
  • NE – Deion Branch 33 yard pass from Tom Brady (Adam Vinatieri kick), 12:32. Patriots 7–3. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:28.
  • BUF – Eric Moulds 55 yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Rian Lindell kick), 11:09. Bills 10–7. Drive: 3 plays, 83 yards, 1:23. Fourth quarter
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 35-yard field goal, 13:02. Bills 13–7. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:16.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 41-yard field goal, 10:07. Bills 16–7. Drive: 7 plays, 6 yards, 2:42.
  • NE – Corey Dillon 1 yard rush (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:06. Bills 16–14. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 3:01.
  • NE – Corey Dillon 1 yard rush (Adam Vinatieri kick), 5:32. Patriots 21–16. Drive: 2 plays, 23 yards, 0:42. ;Top passers
  • BUF – Kelly Holcomb – 20/33, 262 yards, TD, INT
  • NE – Tom Brady – 14/21, 199 yards, TD ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 31 rushes, 136 yards
  • NE – Corey Dillon – 18 rushes, 72 yards, 2 TD ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Eric Moulds – 9 receptions, 125 yards, TD
  • NE – Deion Branch – 3 receptions, 92 yards, TD

Week 10: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • KC – Lawrence Tynes 35-yard field goal, 1:17. Chiefs 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 4:05. Second quarter
  • BUF – Lee Evans 33 yard pass from J.P. Losman (Rian Lindell kick), 1:53. Bills 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:44. Third quarter
  • BUF – Lee Evans 29 yard pass from J.P. Losman (Rian Lindell kick), 8:16. Bills 14–3. Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 1:17. Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays ;Top passers
  • BUF – J.P. Losman – 9/16, 137 yards, 2 TD
  • KC – Trent Green – 23/40, 220 yards, 3 INT ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 20 rushes, 66 yards
  • KC – Larry Johnson – 27 rushes, 132 yards ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Lee Evans – 3 receptions, 66 yards, 2 TD
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez – 8 receptions, 81 yards

Week 11: at San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • SD – LaDainian Tomlinson 1 yard rush (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:31. Chargers 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:29.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 53-yard field goal, 6:40. Chargers 7–3. Drive: 6 plays, 12 yards, 2:51.
  • SD – Antonio Gates 27 yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:32. Chargers 14–3. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 6:08. Second quarter
  • SD – Eric Parker 23 yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 7:22. Chargers 21–3. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:54.
  • SD – Lorenzo Neal 2 yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 3:12. Chargers 28–3. Drive: 6 plays, 22 yards, 7:08.
  • BUF – Daimon Shelton 3 yard pass from J.P. Losman (Rian Lindell kick), 1:23. Chargers 28–10. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 1:49.
  • SD – Keenan McCardell 29 yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:37. Chargers 35–10. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 0:46. Third quarter
  • SD – Nate Kaeding 28-yard field goal, 4:01. Chargers 38–10. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:31. Fourth quarter
  • SD – Nate Kaeding 38-yard field goal, 14:14. Chargers 41–10. Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:02.
  • SD – Michael Turner 8 yard rush (Nate Kaeding kick), 4:06. Chargers 48–10. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 7:03. ;Top passers
  • BUF – J.P. Losman – 20/36, 168 yards, TD, INT
  • SD – Drew Brees – 28/33, 339 yards, 4 TD ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 10 rushes, 39 yards
  • SD – LaDainian Tomlinson – 19 rushes, 67 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Lee Evans – 4 receptions, 69 yards
  • SD – Keenan McCardell – 6 receptions, 88 yards, TD

Week 12: vs. Carolina Panthers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays Second quarter
  • CAR – John Kasay 25-yard field goal, 14:56. Panthers 3–0. Drive: 16 plays, 74 yards, 11:18.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 31-yard field goal, 2:03. Tied 3–3. Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 6:45.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 45-yard field goal, 0:00. Bills 6–3. Drive: 8 plays, 7 yards, 1:14. Third quarter
  • CAR – John Kasay 25-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 6–6. Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 3:06. Fourth quarter
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 33-yard field goal, 10:04. Bills 9–6. Drive: 12 plays, 48 yards, 4:56.
  • CAR – Michael Gaines 3 yard pass from Jake Delhomme (John Kasay kick), 2:16. Panthers 13–9. Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 7:48. ;Top passers
  • BUF – J.P. Losman – 16/29, 197 yards, INT
  • CAR – Jake Delhomme – 20/27, 191 yards, TD ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 21 rushes, 53 yards
  • CAR – DeShaun Foster – 22 rushes, 74 yards ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Eric Moulds – 7 receptions, 84 yards
  • CAR – Steve Smith Sr. – 3 receptions, 55 yards

Week 13: at Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • BUF – Lee Evans 46 yard pass from J.P. Losman (Rian Lindell kick), 12:47. Bills 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 2:13.
  • BUF – Lee Evans 56 yard pass from J.P. Losman (Rian Lindell kick), 11:07. Bills 14–0. Drive: 1 play, 56 yards, 0:11.
  • BUF – Lee Evans 4 yard pass from J.P. Losman (Rian Lindell kick), 2:14. Bills 21–0. Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 2:43. Second quarter
  • MIA – Olindo Mare 23-yard field goal, 0:43. Bills 21–3. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 2:15. Third quarter
  • BUF – Team safety, 10:12. Bills 23–3. Fourth quarter
  • MIA – Ricky Williams 5 yard rush (Olindo Mare kick), 11:35. Bills 23–10. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 2:18.
  • MIA – Ronnie Brown 23 yard pass from Sage Rosenfels (Olindo Mare kick), 7:35. Bills 23–17. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 2:18.
  • MIA – Chris Chambers 4 yard pass from Sage Rosenfels (Olindo Mare kick), 0:06. Dolphins 24–23. Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 1:45. ;Top passers
  • BUF – J.P. Losman – 13/26, 224 yards, 3 TD, INT
  • MIA – Sage Rosenfels – 22/37, 272 yards, 2 TD, INT ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 27 rushes, 81 yards
  • MIA – Ricky Williams – 11 rushes, 46 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Lee Evans – 5 receptions, 117 yards, 3 TD
  • MIA – Chris Chambers – 15 receptions, 238 yards, TD

Week 14: vs. New England Patriots

First quarter

  • NE – Tom Brady 3 yard rush (Adam Vinatieri kick), 5:33. Patriots 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:33. Second quarter
  • NE – Corey Dillon 12 yard rush (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:13. Patriots 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 4:21. Third quarter
  • NE – Troy Brown 5 yard pass from Tom Brady (Adam Vinatieri kick), 5:27. Patriots 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 4:05. Fourth quarter
  • NE – Christian Fauria 2 yard pass from Tom Brady (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:18. Patriots 28–0. Drive: 14 plays, 78 yards, 7:05.
  • NE – James Sanders 39 yard interception return (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:43. Patriots 35–0.
  • BUF – Josh Reed 51 yard pass from J.P. Losman (Rian Lindell kick), 2:14. Patriots 35–7. Drive: 2 plays, 51 yards, 0:09. ;Top passers
  • BUF – J.P. Losman – 10/27, 181 yards, TD, 3 INT
  • NE – Tom Brady – 29/38, 329 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
  • BUF – J.P. Losman – 1 rush, 7 yards
  • NE – Corey Dillon – 22 rushes, 102 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Lee Evans – 4 receptions, 83 yards
  • NE – Deion Branch – 5 receptions, 83 yards

Week 15: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • BUF – Willis McGahee 1 yard rush (Rian Lindell kick), 10:10. Bills 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:50. Second quarter
  • DEN – Rod Smith 3 yard pass from Jake Plummer (Jason Elam kick), 0:43. Tied 7–7. Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 4:51. Third quarter
  • DEN – Wesley Duke 1 yard pass from Jake Plummer (Jason Elam kick), 10:53. Broncos 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:07.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 31-yard field goal, 5:11. Broncos 14–10. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 5:42.
  • DEN – Mike Anderson 11 yard rush (Jason Elam kick), 0:19. Broncos 21–10. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:52. Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Mike Anderson 6 yard rush (Jason Elam kick), 5:49. Broncos 28–10. Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, 8:22.
  • BUF – Joe Burns 19 yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Rian Lindell kick), 3:49. Broncos 28–17. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 2:00. ;Top passers
  • BUF – Kelly Holcomb – 22/35, 202 yards, TD
  • DEN – Jake Plummer – 20/37, 259 yards, 2 TD ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Shaud Williams – 5 rushes, 40 yards
  • DEN – Mike Anderson – 21 rushes, 97 yards, 2 TD ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Eric Moulds – 9 receptions, 110 yards
  • DEN – Rod Smith – 11 receptions, 137 yards, TD

Week 16: at Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

  • BUF – Rian Lindell 21-yard field goal, 11:44. Bills 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 1:43.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 24-yard field goal, 5:37. Bills 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, 4:13. Second quarter
  • CIN – Tab Perry 2 yard rush (Shayne Graham kick), 14:29. Bengals 7–6. Drive: 13 plays, 69 yards, 5:20.
  • BUF – Lee Evans 3 yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Rian Lindell kick), 9:37. Bills 13–7. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:52.
  • CIN – Chad Johnson 41 yard pass from Carson Palmer (Shayne Graham kick), 1:17. Bengals 14–13. Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 2:55. Third quarter
  • CIN – Shayne Graham 31-yard field goal, 4:09. Bengals 17–13. Drive: 13 plays, 49 yards, 7:27.
  • BUF – Terrence McGee 99 yard kickoff return (Rian Lindell kick), 3:57. Bills 20–17.
  • CIN – Chris Henry 27 yard pass from Carson Palmer (Shayne Graham kick), 1:36. Bengals 24–20. Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 2:21. Fourth quarter
  • BUF – Kelly Holcomb 1 yard rush (Rian Lindell kick), 11:29. Bills 27–24. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 5:07.
  • CIN – Shayne Graham 27-yard field goal, 7:27. Tied 27–27. Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 4:02.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 22-yard field goal, 0:58. Bills 30–27. Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 6:29.
  • BUF – Terrence McGee 46 yard interception return (Rian Lindell kick), 0:35. Bills 37–27. ;Top passers
  • BUF – Kelly Holcomb – 24/31, 308 yards, TD, INT
  • CIN – Carson Palmer – 25/36, 266 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 23 rushes, 66 yards
  • CIN – Rudi Johnson – 18 rushes, 88 yards ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Lee Evans – 5 receptions, 107 yards, TD
  • CIN – Chad Johnson – 9 receptions, 117 yards, TD

Week 17: at New York Jets

First quarter

  • BUF – Rian Lindell 21-yard field goal, 9:29. Bills 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 3:38.
  • NYJ – Mike Nugent 49-yard field goal, 4:58. Tied 3–3. Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:31. Second quarter
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 24-yard field goal, 14:12. Bills 6–3. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 5:46.
  • NYJ – Cedric Houston 3 yard rush (Mike Nugent kick), 13:31. Jets 10–6. Drive: 2 plays, 46 yards, 0:41.
  • NYJ – Mark Brown 33 yard interception return (Mike Nugent kick), 13:15. Jets 17–6.
  • BUF – Eric Moulds 22 yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Rian Lindell kick), 3:57. Jets 17–13. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 4:52. Third quarter
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 52-yard field goal, 11:52. Jets 17–16. Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, 3:08.
  • NYJ – Mike Nugent 25-yard field goal, 5:26. Jets 20–16. Drive: 13 plays, 69 yards, 6:26.
  • BUF – Roscoe Parrish 3 yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Rian Lindell kick), 0:36. Bills 23–20. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 4:50. Fourth quarter
  • NYJ – Mike Nugent 34-yard field goal, 10:35. Tied 23–23. Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 5:01.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 36-yard field goal, 6:13. Bills 26–23. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 4:22.
  • NYJ – Justin Miller 95 yard kickoff return (Mike Nugent kick), 5:58. Jets 30–26. ;Top passers
  • BUF – Kelly Holcomb – 23/37, 184 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
  • NYJ – Brooks Bollinger – 11/20, 153 yards ;Top rushers
  • BUF – Willis McGahee – 22 rushes, 113 yards
  • NYJ – Cedric Houston – 16 rushes, 55 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • BUF – Eric Moulds – 8 receptions, 96 yards, TD
  • NYJ – Laveranues Coles – 4 receptions, 79 yards

Notes

References

References

  1. "2005 Buffalo Bills". Pro Football Reference.
  2. (2005-02-24). "Bledsoe Rejoins Parcells and Plans to Start for Cowboys".
  3. "2005 Buffalo Bills Draft".
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