The Bills have started at least 7-2 for the ninth team in franchise history. Here is how past teams have fared:
1964: Reached 9-0 on way to 12-2 regular season and championship victory against San Diego.
1965: Got to 8-2 before a tie with San Diego; finished 10-3-1 and won championship against San Diego.
1974: Started 7-2 and finished 9-5 and lost to Pittsburgh in divisional playoff.
1988: Began 11-1 and lost three of last four to finish 12-4; beat Houston in divisional round and lost to Cincinnati in AFC title game.
1990: Started 9-1 as part of a 13-3 regular season; lost first of four Super Bowls.
1991: Started 10-2 during a 13-3 regular season; lost Super Bowl.
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1992: Started 9-2 and finished at 11-5 overall; lost Super Bowl.
1993: Started 8-2 on way to 12-4 record and fourth consecutive Super Bowl appearance.
At 7-2 for the first time since 1993 after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 44-34 Sunday at Bills Stadium, the Buffalo Bills put themselves back in the conversation of being one of the league's elite teams. See photos, analysis and more from the game.
