{
  "id": 14394758,
  "title": "Bills DC Jim Leonhard makes strong declaration on fixing Buffalo’s putrid defense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/bills-dc-jim-leonhard-makes-strong-declaration-on-fixing-buffalos",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T07:31:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bills-dc-jim-leonhard-makes-073139351.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard has publicly declared that he is critically assessing all of his decisions following yet another high-scoring game that exposed the unit's inconsistency. The Buffalo Bills secured a 37-34 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Monday, but the team has allowed at least 30 points in three of their first five games. Through Week 5, the Bills have conceded 141 points, averaging 28.2 points per game and ranking 28th in the NFL. Their offensive performance, averaging 32.8 points per game, has helped Buffalo stay atop the AFC East despite these defensive struggles. The unit has also failed to limit opponents' total yardage and passing production. Leonhard, in his first season as defensive coordinator for the Bills after a stint with the Denver Broncos, has adopted an aggressive, attacking scheme based on a 3-4 base. He has previously expressed concerns about inconsistent results, and his recent remarks on Tuesday did not specify any particular personnel changes.",
  "summary": "Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard said Tuesday that he is evaluating every decision he makes after another high-scoring game exposed the unit’s inconsistency. The Bills improved to 4-1 with Monday’s 37-34 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, but Buffalo has allowed at least 30 points in three of its first five […] The post Bills DC Jim Leonhard makes strong…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘Wow’ – Buffalo Bills star reveals what it’s like blocking for Josh Allen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/wow-buffalo-bills-star-reveals-what-its-like-blocking-for-josh-allen",
        "published": "2026-10-14T10:45:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}