The 5-2 Buffalo Bills are arguably the team to beat in the AFC. Through seven games, the Bills lead the NFL in both scoring offense (32.7) and defense (15.6).
According to an NFL release, they are the fourth team since 1970 to lead the league in both scoring offense and scoring defense through the first eight weeks of a season. Two of the previous three teams to accomplish the feat advanced to the Super Bowl.
The Bills travel to the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday.
LEADING SCORING OFFENSE AND DEFENSE – FIRST 8 WEEKS OF SEASON
| TEAM | SEASON | PTS/GAME | PTS ALLOWED/GAME | SEASON RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 2021 | 32.7 | 15.6 | ??? |
| New England Patriots | 2019 | 31.3 | 7.6 | Advanced to Wild Card |
| Chicago Bears | 2006 | 31.6 | 9.9 | Advanced to Super Bowl |
| Chicago Bears | 1985 | 29.9 | 14.3 | Won Super Bowl |