2006 Buffalo Bills season

"at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Dressed up in their 1960s throwback jerseys, the Bills played their Week 3 home-opener against their fellow division rival, the New York Jets. Buffalo started off with QB J.P. Losman throwing a 51-yard TD pass to WR Roscoe Parrish for the only score in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Jets tied the game up with a 3-yard TD run by RB Kevan Barlow. The Bills managed to get a 36-yard Field Goal by Kicker Rian Lindell, but the Jets managed to take the lead, as QB Chad Pennington completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Chris Baker within the closing seconds of the half. In the second half, the Bills fell behind as LB Victor Hobson returned a Buffalo fumble 32 yards for a touchdown, which would be the only score of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Bills tried to close the gap, as Lindell kicked a 28-yard field goal. However, the Jets increased their lead with RB Cedric Houston getting a 5-yard TD run. The Bills would get another touchdown, as Losman ran 12 yards for a touchdown. Even though the Bills recovered their onside kick; the Jets made the Bills go three-and-out for Buffalo's defeat. With the loss, the Bills dropped to 1-2.

Week 4: vs Minnesota Vikings

"at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

The Bills flew to Ford Field to take on another NFC North team, the Detroit Lions. From the start, the winless Lions were dominated the first quarter, as kicker Jason Hanson kicked a 43-yard field goal, while RB Kevin Jones got a 7-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Buffalo got into the game, as QB J.P. Losman completed a 44-yard TD pass to WR Roscoe Parrish. However, Detroit responded, as QB Jon Kitna completed a 28-yard TD pass to WR Roy Williams. The Bills would get kicker Rian Lindell to get a 53-yard field goal to end the half . After a scoreless third quarter, Lions kicker Hanson got a 29-yard field goal, putting Detroit up 20-10. The Bills tried to catch-up, as Losman completed a 4-yard TD pass to TE Ryan Neufeld. The Lions ended up getting win #1 as the Bills fell to 2-4.

Week 7: vs New England Patriots

"at the RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
Fresh off of their victory over the Packers, the Bills flew to the RCA Dome for a Week 10 match-up with the Indianapolis Colts. In the first quarter, Buffalo got off to a fast start with kicker Rian Lindell making a 22-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Indianapolis struck back with QB Peyton Manning completing a 1-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne. The Colts would follow-up with kicker Adam Vinatieri kicking a 31-yard field goal. The Bills defense made a stand, as CB Terrence McGee returned a fumble 68 yards for a touchdown. In the third quarter, Indianapolis regained the lead with RB Joseph Addai completing a 5-yard TD run. Buffalo would respond with Lindell making a 30-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Bills drew closer with Lindell's 43-yard field goal and had a chance to take the lead late in the game, but a 41-yard try went wide right, sealing the victory for the Colts. With the loss, the Bills fell to last place in the AFC East at 3-6.

Week 11: at Houston Texans

"at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Keeping some slim playoff hopes alive, the Bills stayed at home, donned their throwback jerseys again, and faced a fierce Week 13 challenge against the San Diego Chargers. In the first quarter, the Chargers struck first with kicker Nate Kaeding getting a 42-yard field goal, while RB LaDainian Tomlinson got a 51-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Buffalo continued to struggle as QB Philip Rivers completed an 11-yard TD pass to TE Antonio Gates for the only score of the period. In the third quarter, the Bills scored with QB J.P. Losman completing a 5-yard TD pass to TE Robert Royal, while RB Willis McGahee got a 2-yard TD run. However, in the fourth quarter, Tomlinson got a 2-yard TD run. A 6-yard TD pass from Losman to WR Peerless Price closed the gap, abut a failed onside kick sealed any chance of Buffalo's comeback victory. With the loss, the Bills fell to 5-7.

Week 14: at New York Jets

"at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

After the victory over Miami, the Bills stayed at home for a Week 16 intraconference game with the Tennessee Titans. The Titans (like the Bills) were 7-7 and also hunting for a wildcard berth.

In the first quarter, Buffalo scored first with kicker Rian Lindell getting a 21-yard field goal. Tennessee would respond with QB Vince Young completing a 22-yard TD pass to WR Bobby Wade. The Bills came back with RB Willis McGahee's 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Titans regained the lead with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 42-yard and a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Bills came back with Lindell kicking a 36-yard and a 45-yard field goal. Then, Tennessee went back into the lead with Young's 36-yard TD run. Buffalo would kick a 21-yard field goal from Lindell before halftime. In the third quarter, QB J.P. Losman completed a 37-yard TD pass to WR Lee Evans and afterwards Lindell kicked a 24-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Titans won the game with Young completing a 29-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Jones and Bironas' 30-yard field goal. J.P. Losman led the Bills on one final drive down to the Titans 28, but driving against a wind that was gusting up to 20 mph, the Bills elected not to try a potential game-winning field goal. With the loss, not only did the Bills fall to 7-8, but it also knocked them out of the playoff race.

Week 17: at Baltimore Ravens

"at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

The Buffalo Bills ended their season with a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Bills' quarterback J.P. Losman . threw for 237 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Willis McGahee rushed for 23 yards on 11 carries. Wide receiver Lee Evans had 7 receptions and 145 yards with 1 touchdown.

In the first quarter, Ravens' kicker Matt Stover made a 26-yard field goal, bringing the Ravens up 3-0 at the end of the first.

Just before halftime, Stover made another field goal, this time from 37 yards out. Ravens were leading 6-0 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Stover made his third field goal of the day, bringing the Ravens up 9-0. But a few moments later, Losman threw a deep pass to Lee Evans for a 44-yard touchdown. This brought the Bills in the game and down by only two points. A few minutes later, Losman threw a pass that was intercepted by Chris McAlister and returned for a touchdown.

In the fourth quarter, Matt Stover made his fourth and final field goal that increased the Ravens' lead.

The Bills lost and their final record was 7-9. However, this record was an improvement over last year's 5-11 record.

Random Facts of the 2006 Bills season

* The Bills won their first eight coin tosses in 2006, and scored a team record eleven times in the opening drives, breaking the old mark of eight. The Bills were outscored 123-59 in the fourth quarter of those games.
* Buffalo joined the Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans as teams without an appearance on primetime in 2006.
* The Bills season opener at New England marked the first time the Bills did not open at home since 1999.
* Due to the NFL's Flex Schedule a few of the Bills' late season games had their start time moved from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m..
* The Bills played all of their games on Sunday afternoons this season.