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Bills Hit Bye at 4-2 After Falcons Loss as McDermott Critiques Offense

Scrutiny shifts to roster construction, receiver production, plus usage choices entering the bye.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 13: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills slides down after a QB scramble in the fourth quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 13: James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Buffalo lost 24-14 to Atlanta on Monday night, extending a two-game slide after a 4-0 start.
  • The defense yielded massive outings to Bijan Robinson (238 scrimmage yards) and Drake London (10 catches, 158 yards, 1 TD).
  • The offense managed 291 yards as Josh Allen was sacked four times with two interceptions, then publicly took responsibility for the performance.
  • Sean McDermott said it was "too hard" on the quarterback, a pointed remark widely read as a critique of offensive coordinator Joe Brady’s play-calling.
  • James Cook played 52.6% of snaps with no third- or fourth-down usage, drawing local backlash, while injuries at pass catcher and limited separation fueled national doubts about the lack of a true No. 1 receiver; no staff or roster changes have been announced ahead of Week 8 at Carolina.