Though both teams are 1-1, Buffalo and Washington arrived there very differently.
The Bills lost a heartbreaker to the Steelers in Week 1 after Ben Roethlisberger orchestrated a 17-point fourth-quarter comeback. But Buffalo turned it up offensively and defensively in Week 2, playing a much more well-rounded game and shutting out Miami 35-0. The Bills' defense registered six sacks and an interception while on offense Zack Moss and Devin Singeltary combined for three rushing touchdowns.
Washington has played in two close games — a 20-16 loss in Week 1 to the Chargers and a wild, headline-grabbing win over the Giants 30-29 in Week 2 on Thursday night.
WFT has been led on offense by Taylor Heinicke, who first rose to prominence in last year's playoffs. The Old Dominion grad was thrust into the starting role after Ryan Fitzpatrick's injury in Week 1 and did a serviceable job, completing 34-of-46 passes for 336 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
The Bills open as 7-point favorites according to FanDuel, with the over/under set at 45.5 in a game where two of the league's better defenses could be on full display
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What channel is Bills vs. Washington on today?
- TV channel (national): Fox
- TV channel (Washington): WTTG/Channel 5
- TV channel (Buffalo): WUTV
- Live stream: Fox Sports App, fuboTV
Play-by-play duties will be run by Chris Myers with former Pro-Bowl fullback Daryl "Moose" Johnston serving as the analyst. Longtime NFL reporter Pam Oliver will join the duo on the sideline.
Viewers in Canada can watch Bills vs. Washington on DAZN, which has rights to every NFL game and RedZone.
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Bills vs. Washington start time
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 26
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Buffalo vs. Washington is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. The game will be played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.
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Bills schedule 2021
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 12 | vs. Pittsburgh | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Miami | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 3 | Sept. 26 | vs. Washington | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 4 | Oct. 3 | vs. Houston | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | at Kansas City | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Tennessee | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | BYE | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 31 | vs. Miami | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 9 | Nov. 7 | at Jacksonville | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 10 | Nov. 14 | at New York Jets | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 11 | Nov. 21 | vs. Indianapolis | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 12 | Nov. 25 | at New Orleans | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. New England | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 14 | Dec. 12 | at Tampa Bay | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | vs. Carolina | 1 p.m. ET | TBD |
| 16 | Dec. 26 | at New England | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 17 | Jan. 2 | vs. Atlanta | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 18 | Jan. 9 | vs. New York Jets | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
Washington Football Team schedule 2021
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| 1 | Sept. 12 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 2 | Sept. 16 | vs. New York Giants | 8:20 p.m. ET | NFL Network |
| 3 | Sept. 26 | at Buffalo | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 4 | Oct. 3 | at Atlanta | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | vs. New Orleans | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 6 | Oct. 17 | vs. Kansas City | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 7 | Oct. 24 | at Green Bay | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 8 | Oct. 31 | at Denver | 4:25 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 9 | Nov. 7 | BYE | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 14 | vs. Tampa Bay | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 11 | Nov. 21 | at Carolina | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. Seattle | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 13 | Dec. 5 | at Las Vegas | 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 14 | Dec. 12 | vs. Dallas | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 15 | TBD | at Philadelphia | TBD | TBD |
| 16 | Dec. 26 | at Dallas | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 17 | Jan. 2 | at Philadelphia | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| 18 | Jan. 9 | at New York Giants | 1 p.m. | FOX |