Personnel changes

On January 2, 2012, one day after the conclusion of the season, George Edwards was fired from his position as defensive coordinator. Edwards had been the defensive coordinator for the 2010 and 2011 seasons. Former NFL and college head coach Dave Wannstedt was promoted to defensive coordinator. (Bills head coach Chan Gailey had been the offensive coordinator under Wannstedt in 2000 and 2001, when Wannstedt was Miami's head coach.)

Roster changes

In his annual season-ending press conference, general manager Buddy Nix laid out his priorities for the offseason. Nix stated that the team was eager to re-sign wide receiver Stevie Johnson, kicker Rian Lindell and offensive tackle Demetress Bell. Johnson and Lindell were successfully re-signed; Bell was signed by Philadelphia. He also stated that he wanted to re-sign running back Fred Jackson and have him retire as a Bill. Jackson whose contract ran through the end of the 2012 season was having a career season before a mid season 2011 injury. Johnson renewed his contract with the Bills for five years and $36.2 million on March 5, 2012.

On March 15, 2012, the Bills made the biggest free agent acquisition in team history, signing all-pro defensive end Mario Williams to a contract worth $100 million over six years, with $50 million guaranteed, the largest contract for a defensive player in NFL history at the time. The recruiting of Williams took place over three days, starting with general manager Buddy Nix and defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt escorting Williams to Buffalo in a private jet. Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly was also part of the recruiting.

On March 21, 2012 Mark Anderson, who had 12.5 sacks with the Patriots over the 2011 regular season and playoffs, signed a four-year deal with Buffalo. With announced plans to switch to the 4–3 defense the Bills could field Mario Williams at left end and Anderson on the opposite side in passing situations. Kyle Williams and Marcell Dareus would anchor the middle of the defensive line.

On May 11, 2012, the Bills made yet another high-profile signing by signing QB Vince Young to a one-year contract to back up Ryan Fitzpatrick. Young was the 3rd overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft. He was nonetheless released in the middle of the preseason, with Gailey citing inconsistency as the reason, and replaced by Tarvaris Jackson, whom the Bills acquired in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. Because Jackson was not ready for the start of the regular season, the Bills went with four quarterbacks on its roster for the first several weeks of the season.

Kickoff specialist John Potter, a rookie, made the 53-man roster. He specialized in kickoffs to ease pressure on the team's aging kickers, placekicker Rian Lindell and punter Brian Moorman, who handled the duties in the past. (Moorman would be released from the roster three weeks into the regular season.)

2012 draft

Main article: 2012 NFL draft

Notes : The team acquired an additional fourth-round selection (#124 overall) in a trade that sent wide receiver Lee Evans to the Baltimore Ravens. : The team acquired an additional fifth-round selection (#147 overall) as part of a trade that sent running back Marshawn Lynch to the Seattle Seahawks. : Compensatory selection.

Undrafted free agents

Stanford safety Delano Howell, Missouri State running back Chris Douglas, Virginia Tech cornerback Cris Hill, Colorado State offensive lineman Paul Madsen, Florida State punter Shawn Powell, Texas offensive lineman David Snow, Penn State safety Nick Sukay, Mercyhurst safety/long snapper Ian Wild, Texas A&M linebacker Garrick Williams and Richmond quarterback Aaron Corp. Corp was later released.

Staff

• President – Ralph Wilson

• CEO – Russ Brandon

• Executive vice president/general manager – Buddy Nix

• Senior vice president of football administration – Jim Overdorf

• Director of Football Administration – Don Purdy

• Assistant general manager/director of player personnel – Doug Whaley

• Player Personnel Analyst – Kevin Meganck

• Director of pro personnel – Tom Gibbons

• Pro Personnel Coordinator – Rob Hanrahan

• Director of college scouting – Chuck Cook

• Head coach – Chan Gailey

• Assistant head coach/defensive coordinator – Dave Wannstedt

• Offensive coordinator/running backs – Curtis Modkins

• Quarterbacks – David Lee

• Wide receivers – Bob Bicknell

• Tight ends – Pete Metzelaars

• Offensive line – Joe D'Alessandris

• Assistant running backs – Charles Huff

• Assistant offensive line – Andrew Dees

• Offensive quality control/assistant wide receivers – Kevin Patullo

• Defensive line – Giff Smith

• Assistant defensive line – William Inge

• Linebackers – Bob Sanders

• Defensive backs – George Catavolos

• Assistant defensive backs – Adrian White

• Defensive quality control – Eric Thatcher

• Special teams coordinator – Bruce DeHaven

• Assistant special teams – Stan Kwan

• Head strength and conditioning – Eric Ciano

• Head strength and conditioning – John Gamble

Final roster

Schedule

Preseason

Regular season

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Indicates the game was part of the Bills Toronto Series.

Game summaries

Week 1: at New York Jets

First quarter

• Jeremy Kerley 12-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick) Jets 7–0, Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 3:49. Second quarter
• Stephen Hill 33-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick) Jets 14–0, Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:31.
• Jeremy Kerley 68-yard punt return Jets 21–0
• C. J. Spiller 56-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 21–7, Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:34.
• Nick Folk 25-yard field goal, Jets 24–7, Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 7:09.
• Nick Folk 39-yard field goal, Jets 27–7, Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 1:24. Third quarter
• Antonio Cromartie 40-yard interception return (Nick Folk kick), Jets 34–7
• Stephen Hill 33-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick) Jets 41–7, Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 2:10.
• Scott Chandler 5-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 41–14, Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 5:12. Fourth quarter
• Donald Jones 6-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 41–21, Drive: 13 plays, 96 yards, 6:14.
• Stevie Johnson 29-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 41–28, Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 0:54.
• Shonn Greene 1-yard run (Nick Folk kick), Jets 48–28, Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 4:41. Top passers
• BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick, 18/32, 195 Yds, 3 TD, 3 INT
• NYJ –Mark Sanchez, 19/27, 266 Yds, 3 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
• BUF –C. J. Spiller, 14 Car, 169 Yds, 1 TD
• NYJ –Shonn Greene, 27 Car, 94 Yds, 1 TD Top receiverss
• BUF –Steve Johnson, 4 Rec, 55 Yds, 1 TD
• NYJ –Stephen Hill, 5 Rec, 89 Yds, 2 TD Top tacklers
• BUF – Nick Barnett – 5 tackles, 4 assists
• NYJ – LaRon Landry – 6 tackles, 1 assist, 1 forced fumble

Week 2: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

• C. J. Spiller 17-yard run (Rian Lindell kick) Bills 7–0, Drive: 11 plays, 94 yards, 5:52. Second quarter
• C. J. Spiller 5-yard run (Rian Lindell kick) Bills 14–0, Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 2:55.
• Scott Chandler 10-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick) Bills 21–0, Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 3:29. Third quarter
• Ryan Succop 33-yard field goal Bills 21–3, Drive: 7 plays, 23 yards, 3:33.
• Stevie Johnson 49-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 28–3, Drive: 4 plays, 90 yards, 1:57.
• Leodis McKelvin 88-yard punt return (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 35–3 Fourth quarter
• Dwayne Bowe 33-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), Bills 35–10, Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:13.
• Dwayne Bowe 2-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), Bills 35–17, Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 2:51. Top passers
• KC –Matt Cassel, 23–42, 301 Yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
• BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick, 10–19, 178 Yds, 2 TD Top rushers
• KC –Peyton Hillis, 11 Car, 66 Yds, 0 TD
• BUF –C. J. Spiller, 15 Car, 123 Yds, 2 TD Top receivers
• KC –Dwayne Bowe, 8 Rec, 102 Yds, 2 TD
• BUF –Stevie Johnson, 2 Rec, 56 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers
• KC –Derrick Johnson – 7 tackles, 2 assists
• BUF –Stephon Gilmore – 7 tackles, 0 assist

Week 3: at Cleveland Browns

First quarter:

• T. J. Graham 9-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 7–0, Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 4:21.
• C. J. Spiller 32-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 14–0, Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 1:53. Second quarter:
• Trent Richardson 6-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), Bills 14–7, Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:41. Third quarter:
• Rian Lindell 37-yard field goal, Bills 17–7, Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 4:22.
• Travis Benjamin 22-yard pass from Brandon Weeden (Phil Dawson kick), Bills 17–14, Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 4:38. Fourth quarter:
• Stevie Johnson 9-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 24–14, Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 5:27. Top passers
• BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick, 22–35, 208 Yds, 3 TD
• CLE –Brandon Weeden, 27–43, 237 Yds, 1 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• BUF –Tashard Choice, 20 Car, 91 Yds, 0 TD
• CLE –Trent Richardson, 12 Car, 27 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers
• BUF –Stevie Johnson, 7 Rec, 61 Yds, 1 TD
• CLE –Jordan Cameron, 5 Rec, 45 Yds, 0 TD Top tacklers
• BUF – Nick Barnett – 8 tackles, 1 assist
• CLE – Craig Robertson – 8 tackles, 1 assist

Week 4: vs. New England Patriots

First quarter

• Stevan Ridley 6-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 7–0, Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 3:07. Second quarter
• Scott Chandler 24-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), TIE 7–7, Drive: 1 play, 24 yards, 0:08.
• Scott Chandler 20-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 14–7, Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:12. Third quarter
• Donald Jones 68-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 21–7, Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 2:37.
• Danny Woodhead 17-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Bills 21–14, Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 2:58.
• Tom Brady 4-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), TIE 21–21, Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:19. Fourth quarter
• Rob Gronkowski 28-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 28–21, Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 2:01.
• Stevan Ridley 2-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 35–21, Drive: 6 plays, 42 yard, 1:44.
• Brandon Bolden 7-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 42–21, Drive: 2 plays, 12 yards, 0:50.
• Brad Smith 35-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Patriots 42–28, Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:57.
• Brandon Lloyd 25-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 49–28, Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:30.
• Stephen Gostkowski 30-yard field goal, Patriots 52–28, Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:58. Top passers
• NE –Tom Brady, 22–36, 340 Yds, 3 TD
• BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick, 22–39, 350 Yds, 4 TD, 4 INT Top rushers
• NE –Brandon Bolden, 16 Car, 137 Yds, 1 TD
• BUF –C. J. Spiller, 8 Car, 33 Yds, 0 TD Top receivers
• NE –Wes Welker, 9 Rec, 129 Yds, 0 TD
• BUF –Donald Jones, 2 Rec, 90 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers
• NE – Rob Ninkovich – 7 tackles, 3 assists, 1 forced fumble, 1 sack
• BUF – Nick Barnett – 15 tackles, 5 assists

Week 5: at San Francisco 49ers

First quarter

• David Akers 19-yard field goal, 49ers 3–0, Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 3:17. Second quarter
• Rian Lindell 31-yard field goal, TIE 3–3, Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:44.
• Kyle Williams 43-yard pass from Alex Smith (David Akers kick), 49ers 10–3, Drive: 2 plays, 79 yards, 0:52.
• Michael Crabtree 28-yard pass from Alex Smith (David Akers kick), 49ers 17–3, Drive: 1 play, 28 yards, 0:05. Third quarter
• Frank Gore 1-yard run (David Akers kick), 49ers 24–3, Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, 2:44. Fourth quarter
• Mario Manningham 10-yard pass from Alex Smith (David Akers kick), 49ers 31–3, Drive: 13 plays, 89 yards, 7:48.
• Colin Kaepernick 16-yard run (David Akers kick), 49ers 38–3, Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:05.
• Anthony Dixon 3-yard run (David Akers kick), 49ers 45–3, Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 6:29. Top passers
• BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick, 16–26, 126 Yds, 0 TD, 1 INT
• SF –Alex Smith, 18–24, 303 Yds, 3 TD, 0 INT Top rushers
• BUF –Brad Smith, 1 Car, 35 Yds, 0 TD
• SF –Frank Gore, 14 Car, 106 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers
• BUF –Scott Chandler, 4 Rec, 40 Yds, 0 TD
• SF –Michael Crabtree, 6 Rec, 113 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers
• BUF – Nigel Bradham – 6 tackles
• SF – Patrick Willis – 7 tackles, 1 forced fumble

Week 6: at Arizona Cardinals

First quarter

• Jay Feely 49-yard field goal, Cardinals 3–0, Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 0:55.
• Kevin Kolb sacked in the end zone by Chris Kelsay, Cardinals 3–2
• C. J. Spiller 10-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 9–3, Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 5:01. Second quarter
• Larry Fitzgerald 9-yard pass from Kevin Kolb (Jay Feely kick), Cardinals 10–9, Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 5:38. Third quarter
• Jay Feely 49-yard field goal, Cardinals 13–9, Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 6:18.
• Fred Jackson 1-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 16–13, Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:35. Fourth quarter
• Jay Feely 61-yard field goal, TIE 16–16, Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 1:58. Overtime
• Rian Lindell 25-yard field goal, Bills 19–16, Drive: 2 plays, −1 yards, 0:45. Top passers
• BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick, 18–32, 153 Yds, 0 TD
• ARI –Kevin Kolb, 14–26, 128 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
• BUF –C. J. Spiller, 12 Car, 88 Yds, 1 TD
• ARI –William Powell, 13 Car, 70 Yds, 0 TD Top receivers
• BUF –Stevie Johnson, 6 Rec, 82 Yds, 0 TD
• ARI –Larry Fitzgerald, 6 Rec, 93 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers
• BUF – Kelvin Sheppard – 9 tackles, 2 assists
• ARI – Daryl Washington – 14 tackles, 2 assists, 1 forced fumble

Week 7: vs. Tennessee Titans

First quarter

• Chris Johnson 16-yard run (Rob Bironas kick), Titans 7–0, Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 4:22.
• Fred Jackson 3-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), TIE 7–7, Drive: 13 plays, 93 yards, 7:37.
• Chris Johnson 83-yard run (Rob Bironas kick), Titans 14–7, Drive: 1 play, 83 yards, 0:18.
• Brad Smith 89-yard kickoff return (Rian Lindell kick), TIE 14–14 Second quarter
• Jamie Harper 1-yard run (Rob Bironas kick), Titans 21–14, Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 7:13.
• Rian Lindell 31-yard field goal, Titans 21–17, Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 6:22.
• Rian Lindell 42-yard field goal, Titans 21–20, Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 1:47. Third quarter
• Jamie Harper 1-yard run (Rob Bironas kick), Titans 28–20, Drive: 8 plays, 32 yards, 2:58.
• Donald Jones 15-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Titans 28–27, Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:53.
• Stevie Johnson 27-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 34–27, Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:36. Fourth quarter
• Nate Washington 15-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Rob Bironas kick), Titans 35–34, Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 1:54. Top passers
• TEN –Matt Hasselbeck, 22–33, 205 Yds, 1 TD
• BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick, 27–35, 225 Yds, 3 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
• TEN –Chris Johnson, 18 Car, 195 Yds, 2 TD
• BUF –Fred Jackson, 9 Car, 71 Yds, 0 TD Top receivers
• TEN –Nate Washington, 6 Rec, 43 Yds, 1 TD
• BUF –Stevie Johnson, 5 Rec, 71 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers
• TEN – Jordan Babineaux – 12 tackles, 4 assists
• BUF – Nick Barnett – 9 tackles, 4 assists

Week 9: at Houston Texans

First quarter

• Owen Daniels 39-yard pass from Matt Schaub (Shayne Graham kick), Texans 7–0, Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 2:00. Second quarter
• Rian Lindell 22-yard field goal, Texans 7–3, Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:40.
• Rian Lindell 38-yard field goal, Texans 7–6, Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 0:47. Third quarter
• Arian Foster 3-yard run (Shayne Graham kick), Texans 14–6, Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:16.
• Rian Lindell 39-yard field goal, Texans 14–9, Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 4:30. Fourth quarter
• Garrett Graham 5-yard pass from Matt Schaub (Shayne Graham kick), Texans 21–9, Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 6:30. Top passers
• BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick, 25–38, 239 Yds, 0 TD
• HOU –Matt Schaub, 19–27, 268 Yds, 2 TD Top rushers
• BUF –C. J. Spiller, 6 Car, 39 Yds, 0 TD
• HOU –Arian Foster, 24 Car, 111 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers
• BUF –Donald Jones, 6 Rec, 65 Yds, 0 TD
• HOU –Andre Johnson, 8 Rec, 118 Yds, 0 TD Top tacklers
• BUF – Mario Williams – 7 tackles, 2 assists, 1 sack
• HOU – Glover Quin – 6 tackles, 2 assists

Week 10: at New England Patriots

First quarter

• Stephen Gostkowski 43-yard field goal, Patriots 3–0, Drive: 13 plays, 48 yards, 4:27.
• Stevan Ridley 1-yard run (Stepen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 10–0, Drive: 3 plays, 13 yards, 1:30. Second quarter
• Rian Lindell 41-yard field goal, Patriots 10–3, Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 6:47.
• Danny Woodhead 15-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 17–3, Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 2:58.
• Fred Jackson 14-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), Patriots 17–10, Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:06.
• Rob Gronkowski 2-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 24–10, Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 2:09.
• Scott Chandler 3-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Patriots 24–17, Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:23. Third quarter
• Danny Woodhead 18-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 31–17, Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:38.
• Fred Jackson 1-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), Patriots 31–24, Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 5:29. Fourth quarter
• Stephen Gostkowski 48-yard field goal, Patriots 34–24, Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:27.
• Donald Jones 2-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Patriots 34–31, Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 1:29.
• Stephen Gostkowski 27-yard field goal, Patriots 37–31, Drive: 14 plays, 59 yards, 5:41. Top passers
• BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick, 27/40, 337 Yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
• NE –Tom Brady, 23/38, 237 Yds, 2 TD Top rushers
• BUF –Fred Jackson, 16 Car, 80 Yds, 2 TD
• NE –Stevan Ridley, 22 Car, 98 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers
• BUF –Stevie Johnson, 6 Rec, 86 Yds, 0 TD
• NE –Wes Welker, 6 Rec, 74 Yds, 0 TD Top tacklers
• BUF –Stephon Gilmore – 5 tackles, 1 assist
• NE –Brandon Spikes – 5 tackles, 6 assists, 1 forced fumble With the loss, the Bills dropped to 3–6 and 0–11 against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Week 11: vs. Miami Dolphins

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Fourth quarter Top passers

• MIA –
• BUF – Top rushers
• MIA –
• BUF – Top receivers
• MIA –
• BUF – Top tacklers
• MIA –
• BUF – By beating the Dolphins on a Thursday Night Football showdown, Buffalo improved to 4–6 and snapped an 8-game losing skid against division rivals.

Week 12: at Indianapolis Colts

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• BUF –
• IND – Top rushers
• BUF –
• IND – Top receivers
• BUF –
• IND – Top tacklers
• BUF –
• IND –

Week 13: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

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• JAC –
• BUF – Top rushers
• JAC –
• BUF – Top receivers
• JAC –
• BUF – Top tacklers
• JAC –
• BUF – With the win, the Bills improved to 5-7 and finished 1-3 against the AFC South.

Week 14: vs. St. Louis Rams

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• STL –
• BUF – Top rushers
• STL –
• BUF – Top receivers
• STL –
• BUF – Top tacklers
• STL –
• BUF –

Week 15: vs. Seattle Seahawks

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• SEA –
• BUF – Top rushers
• SEA –
• BUF – Top receivers
• SEA –
• BUF – Top tacklers
• SEA –
• BUF – With the blowout loss, the Bills fell to 5-9 (1-3 against the NFC West) and they were eliminated from playoff contention for the 13th straight season.

Week 16: at Miami Dolphins

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Fourth quarter Top passers

• BUF –
• MIA – Top rushers
• BUF –
• MIA – Top receivers
• BUF –
• MIA – Top tacklers
• BUF –
• MIA – With the loss, the Bills fell to 5-10 and they finished 2-6 on the road.

Week 17: vs. New York Jets

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Fourth quarter Top passers

• NYJ – Mark Sanchez
• BUF – Ryan Fitzpatrick Top rushers
• NYJ – Shonn Greene
• BUF – C. J. Spiller Top receivers
• NYJ – Jeremy Kerley
• BUF – Stevie Johnson Top tacklers
• NYJ – Bart Scott
• BUF – Nick Barnett With the win, the Bills finished the 2012 season at 6-10 (2-4 against the AFC East) and 4-4 at home.

Standings

Statistics

Team leaders

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League rankings

• Total Offense (YPG): 346.4 (17th)
• Passing (YPG): 199 (26th)
• Rushing (YPG): 147.9 (4th)
• Total Defense (YPG): 368.5 (24th)
• Passing (YPG): 229 (13th)
• Rushing (YPG): 139.2 (30th)

Stats correct through week 14.

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