8 takeaways from the Buffalo Bills' 2026 schedule release
Some quick observations from the Buffalo Bills' schedule en route in 2026.
It's finally settled and set in stone as the NFL has released the entire 2026 regular season schedule coming next year, including how it will unfold for the Buffalo Bills . As we can now look and breakdown the Bills' 17-game route upcoming, there are a few things that standout or come to mind. With that, here are Bills Wire's eight takeaways from the 2026 schedule : Highmark debut Let's start with the takeaway we knew first.
Prior to the entire schedule release , the NFL announced the Bills' first home game of 2026--the debut for the new Highmark Stadium. However, it will have to wait a bit. It's not until Week 2 against the Detroit Lions on "Thursday Night Football.
" Tons of prime time and holiday fun The Bills are one of 10 NFL teams that have five or more prime-time games next season. In total, Buffalo has six plus their prior mentioned Thursday game against the Lions. Typical "Thursday Night Football" games are not considered prime-time contests.
Clearly the Bills are a team held in high regard by the league. Their six prime-time outings, including two holiday games, are: Week 5: at Rams (MNF). Week 9: at Vikings (MNF).