When was the last time the Buffalo Bills were 2-1?

The last time the Buffalo Bills started the season 2-1 was in the 2023 season, after a 37-3 win over the Commanders. The Bills finished the season 11-6 and eventually lost in the Divisional Round in the playoffs.

How many times have the Buffalo Bills started the season 2-1?

The Buffalo Bills have started the season 2-1 a total of 21 times, in the 1973-1974, 1981-1983, 1989-1990, 1993-1996, 1999-2000, 2003, 2012, 2014-2015, 2017 and 2021-2023 seasons.

How often have the Buffalo Bills made the playoffs after starting 2-1?

Out of the 21 times the Buffalo Bills started the season 2-1, they went on to make the playoffs 12 times, or 57.1% of the time.

All Buffalo Bills Seasons Which Started 2-1

Year	Started	Point Diff	Final Record	Result
2023	2-1	+56	11-6	Lost Div
2022	2-1	+53	13-3	Lost Div
2021	2-1	+50	11-6	Lost Div
2017	2-1	+13	9-7	Lost WC
2015	2-1	+32	8-8	Missed Playoffs
2014	2-1	+10	9-7	Missed Playoffs
2012	2-1	+8	6-10	Missed Playoffs
2003	2-1	+42	6-10	Missed Playoffs
2000	2-1	-1	8-8	Missed Playoffs
1999	2-1	+23	11-5	Lost WC
1996	2-1	-8	10-6	Lost WC
1995	2-1	+13	10-6	Lost Div
1994	2-1	-9	7-9	Missed Playoffs
1993	2-1	+18	12-4	Lost SB
1990	2-1	+16	13-3	Lost SB
1989	2-1	-5	9-7	Lost Div
1983	2-1	-3	8-8	Missed Playoffs
1982	2-1	+4	4-5	Missed Playoffs
1981	2-1	+57	10-6	Lost Div
1974	2-1	-3	9-5	Lost Div
1973	2-1	-7	9-5	Missed Playoffs

Year

Started

Point Diff

Final Record

Result

2023

2-1

+56

11-6

Lost Div

2022

2-1