Bills have to fix just 1 issue to get to the Super Bowl

The Buffalo Bills have high hopes for the 2026 NFL season, but they need to address one critical issue to make a deep playoff run. Head coach Joe Brady has replaced longtime head coach Sean McDermott, signaling a fresh start for the team. Quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills are ready to showcase their talents in their new stadium.

While the offense is performing well, with Allen being one of the league's top quarterbacks, the team's defense is a major concern. ESPN's Bill Barnwell projects the Bills to reach the playoffs in the AFC wild-card round, but to go all the way, they must improve their defense. Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, who previously excelled at Wisconsin, may help transform the secondary.

If Leonhard can make the necessary adjustments, the Bills could emerge as the best team in the NFL. However, if there are growing pains on both sides of the ball, the Bills might still be a playoff team but wouldn't dethrone the Patriots and reclaim the AFC East.