Ahead of their Week 16 showdown with the Cleveland Browns, the Bills should not have any trouble winning in a big way...right?
Yet, there's always a chance things get dicey. Here are four things that should concern the Bills ahead of their showdown with Cleveland.
What should Buffalo be concerned about in Week 16?
1. Classic trap-game
Last week, Buffalo won an emotionally hectic game against a divisional rival, beating the Patriots in a huge comeback on the road. That might have been the biggest win of the regular season for Buffalo, and after a game like that, an opponent like the 3-11 Browns might feel small.
That's exactly the wrong mindset to adopt, yet we see it happen to great teams all the time. A great team, coming off a huge win, struggles the next week against a subpar opponent. It's a classic trap-game, and the Bills need to avoid it at all costs. The No. 5 seed is not wrapped up yet, and there is still a chance to win the division if New England starts to lose.
2. Myles Garrett is going for history
The Browns' pass-rush is scary enough as it is, but when you throw in the element of history being on the line, it gets a whole lot scarier. Myles Garrett is one sack away from tying the all-time sack record, and 1.5 sacks away from breaking the record and setting a new mark.
That means Garrett, one of the best defensive players in the league, will be playing with an extra edge on Sunday. That should concern the Bills offense.
3. Keven Stefanski might be coaching for his job
There is no coach whose seat is hotter than Kevin Stefanski's, whose team struggled last year and again in 2025. Despite their young quarterback, Shedeur Sanders showing progress, Stefanski might need a big win or two to finish out the season if he wants a chance to run it back in 2026.
A win over the Bills, with Sanders at the helm, might be enough to convince the Browns' ownership that this coach and quarterback deserve a full year to develop together before they make a long-term decision. There are jobs on the line here, and players will be motivated.
4. The Browns rushing defense is solid
The Browns allow opponents an average of 110 rushing yards per game, which is 14th best in the league. That is concerning for the Bills, as they have struggled when James Cook does not go for over 100 yards. Buffalo is 7-1 when Cook surpasses 100 yards, but just 3-3 when he fails to reach 100 yards.