1986 Buffalo Bills Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 4-12
Finishing 4th in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Marv Levy (2-5)
Coach: Hank Bullough (2-7)
Location: Buffalo, New York
1986 Buffalo Bills Roster
The Buffalo Bills of the National Football League ended the 1986 season with a record of 4 wins and 12 losses, finishing fourth in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference.
The Bills racked up 287 points, but the defensive squad conceded 348. Jim Kelly led the charge, throwing for 3,593 yards. Andre Reed hauled in 53 balls, while Chris Burkett added 778 receiving yards, while Pete Metzelaars and Robb Riddick provided receiving help, too.
Robb Riddick rushed for a team-leading 632 yards for Buffalo.
Charles Romes intercepted 4 opponent throws. Bruce Smith topped the defensive unit with 15 quarterback sacks.
Marv Levy and Hank Bullough coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 287
Regular Season Points Against: 348
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 1986 | New York Jets 28 at Buffalo Bills 24 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 14, 1986 | Buffalo Bills 33 at Cincinnati Bengals 36 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | OT | |
| September 21, 1986 | St. Louis Cardinals 10 at Buffalo Bills 17 | W | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| September 28, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs 20 at Buffalo Bills 17 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| October 5, 1986 | Buffalo Bills 13 at New York Jets 14 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| October 12, 1986 | Buffalo Bills 14 at Miami Dolphins 27 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-5-0 | ||
| October 19, 1986 | Indianapolis Colts 13 at Buffalo Bills 24 | W | 2-2-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-5-0 | ||
| October 26, 1986 | New England Patriots 23 at Buffalo Bills 3 | L | 2-3-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-6-0 | ||
| November 2, 1986 | Buffalo Bills 28 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34 | L | 2-3-0 | 0-4-0 | 2-7-0 | ||
| November 9, 1986 | Pittsburgh Steelers 12 at Buffalo Bills 16 | W | 3-3-0 | 0-4-0 | 3-7-0 | ||
| November 16, 1986 | Miami Dolphins 34 at Buffalo Bills 24 | L | 3-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 3-8-0 | ||
| November 23, 1986 | Buffalo Bills 19 at New England Patriots 22 | L | 3-4-0 | 0-5-0 | 3-9-0 | ||
| November 30, 1986 | Buffalo Bills 17 at Kansas City Chiefs 14 | W | 3-4-0 | 1-5-0 | 4-9-0 | ||
| December 7, 1986 | Cleveland Browns 21 at Buffalo Bills 17 | L | 3-5-0 | 1-5-0 | 4-10-0 | ||
| December 14, 1986 | Buffalo Bills 14 at Indianapolis Colts 24 | L | 3-5-0 | 1-6-0 | 4-11-0 | ||
| December 21, 1986 | Buffalo Bills 7 at Houston Oilers 16 | L | 3-5-0 | 1-7-0 | 4-12-0 |
