| QB Rating | RATING | Passing Yards | YDS |
| 1. Brian Brohm | 89.1 | 1. Brian Brohm | 310 |
| 2. Matt Leinart | 65.3 | 2. Erik Patterson | 301 |
| 3. Erik Patterson | 42.5 | 3. Matt Leinart | 191 |
| Completion Percentage | COMP% | Touchdowns | TD |
| 1. Erik Patterson | 34/66 (51%) | 1. Brian Brohm | 2 |
| 2. Brian Brohm | 17/34 (50%) | 1. Matt Leinart | 2 |
| 3. Matt Leinart | 14/35 (40%) | 1. Erik Patterson | 2 |
| Interceptions | INT | Average Yards Per Attempt | AVGA |
| 1. Brian Brohm | 1 | 1. Brian Brohm | 9.1 |
| 1. Matt Leinart | 1 | 2. Matt Leinart | 5.5 |
| 3. Erik Patterson | 5 | 3. Erik Patterson | 4.6 |
| Rushing Yards | YDS | Rushing Touchdowns | TD |
| 1. Darren McFadden | 233 | 1. Darren McFadden | 1 |
| 2. C.J. Spiller | 127 | ||
| 3. Fred Jackson | 62 | ||
| Attempts | ATT | Average Per Carry | AVG |
| 1. Darren McFadden | 53 | 1. Fred Jackson | 4.7 |
| 2. C.J. Spiller | 38 | 2. Darren McFadden | 4.3 |
| 3. Fred Jackson | 13 | 3. C.J. Spiller | 3.3 |
| Receptions | REC | Yards | YDS |
| 1. Darren McFadden | 12 | 1. Marcus Easley | 157 |
| 2. Marcus Easley | 8 | 2. Jordunn Williams | 135 |
| 2. C.J. Spiller | 8 | 3. Lee Evans | 111 |
| 4. Lee Evans | 6 | 4. Torri Bonner | 84 |
| 4. Jonathan Stupar | 6 | 5. C.J. Spiller | 59 |
| Average Per Reception | AVG | Touchdowns | TDS |
| 1. Jordunn Williams | 27.0 | 1. Jordunn Williams | 2 |
| 2. Torri Bonner | 21.0 | 2. Darren McFadden | 1 |
| 3. Marcus Easley | 19.6 | 2. Marcus Easley | 1 |
| 4. Lee Evans | 18.5 | 2. Torri Bonner | 1 |
| 5. Roscoe Parrish | 9.5 | 2. Fred Jackson | 1 |
| Tackles | TACK | Tackles For Loss | TFL |
| 1. Gary Guyton | 11 | 1. Jovan Belcher | 7 |
| 1. Jovan Belcher | 11 | 2. Gary Guyton | 5 |
| 1. Terrence McGee | 11 | 2. Deontae Knight | 5 |
| 4. Logan Ellis | 10 | 4. Torrell Troup | 4 |
| 5. Deontae Knight | 9 | 5. Ahmad Mastin | 3 |
| Sacks | SACK | Interceptions | INT |
| 1. Jovan Belcher | 6 | 1. Bruce Johnson | 2 |
| 2. Deontae Knight | 4 | 1. Zackary Bowman | 2 |
| 3. Torrell Troup | 2 | 3. Gary Guyton | 1 |
| 3. Reed Mathieu | 2 | 4. E.J. Biggers | 1 |
| 5. 8 Players Tied | 1 | 4. Kawika Mitchell | 1 |
| Position: Quarterback | ||||
| NAME | OVR | STATS | ||
| Matt Leinart | 73 |  | 14/35, 191 yds, 2 td, 1 int | 3+ 5- | |
| Erik Patterson | (R) |  | 34/66, 301 yds, 2 td, 5 int | 3+ 7- | |
| Brian Brohm | 67 | | 17/34, 310 yds, 2 td, 1 int | 6+ 5- | |
| Analysis: After starting the preseason on a rocky note, Leinart was able to rebound in games 3 and 4 to earn the starting spot to begin the season. Patterson struggled after game 1, but should benefit from having more time to develop rather than being cast into the fire out of the gate. Brohm had another respectable preseason, much like last year, but didn't do enough to dethrone Leinart. The team may look to trade him at some point, potentially for a later draft pick, although he would provide a solid insurance policy if Leinart were to get injured. Winner: Matt Leinart | ||||
| Position: Center | ||||
| NAME | OVR | STATS | ||
| Justin Hartwig | 75 |  | 0 sacks allowed | 0+ 2- | |
| Hooper Peterson | (R) | | 1 sack allowed | 0+ 3- | |
| Analysis: Hartwig retaining the starting center job should come as a surprise to nobody. Peterson needs more time to adjust to NFL competition and stands a good chance at snagging the role once he does. Hartwig is not a great lineman by any means but his experience makes him the better choice for the Bills currently. Winner: Justin Hartwig | ||||
| Position: Right Tackle | ||||
| NAME | OVR | STATS | ||
| Brandon Keith | 78 | | 0 sacks allowed | 0+ 0- | |
| Bobby Curl | 75 | | 0 sacks allowed | 0+ 1- | |
| Prince Rosemond | (R) | | 0 sacks allowed | 0+ 3- | |
| Analysis: Neither of the right tackles allowed a sack in preseason (the line as a whole only allowed 4 total), but Rosemond did struggle at times with his footwork against edge rushers. The coaching staff has high hopes for him once he develops more, but currently Keith will remain the starter, as Curl wasn't able to earn the starting job either. Winner: Brandon Keith | ||||
| Position: Nose Tackle | ||||
| NAME | OVR | STATS | ||
| Dwan Edwards | 85 | | 3 tkl, 1, tkl ast, 2 tfl, 1 sack | 4+ 0- | |
| Torrell Troup | 75 | | 5 tkl, 1 tkl ast, 4 tfl, 2 sack | 7+ 1- | |
| Chris Baker | 69 | | 3 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 sack | 7+ 1- | |
| Analysis: Edwards' impressive play against Arizona came while at right end, earning him the starting spot there and leaving nose tackle down to Troup and Baker. Baker showed an uncanny ability to shed blockers throughout preseason and proved disruptive in the backfield but Troup saw similar success as well. With Troup's experience with the Buffalo defense as well as the growth he has shown since entering the league, LeBeau opted to hand him the starting job Winner: Torrell Troup | ||||
| Position: Right End | ||||
| NAME | OVR | STATS | ||
| Aaron Maybin | 87 | | 4 tkl, 1 tfl | 4+ 2- | |
| Alex Carrington | 72 | | 4 tkl, 1 tkl ast | 3+ 0- | |
| Ahmad Mastin | (R) | | 5 tkl, 1 tkl ast, 3 tfl, 1 sack | 4+ 0- | |
| Analysis: Unfortunately for these three, Troup winning the nose tackle job puts Edwards back at starting right end. Team officials liked what they saw of Mastin, particularly in the Jacksonville game, and feel he has a bright future. Maybin will move back to linebacker for now and the combo of Carrington and Mastin should provide good depth behind Edwards. Winner: Dwan Edwards | ||||
| Position: Middle Linebacker | ||||
| NAME | OVR | STATS | ||
| Kawika Mitchell | 71 | | 6 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 int | 6+ 0- | |
| Gary Guyton | 77 | | 11 tkl, 1 tkl ast, 5 tfl, 1 sack | 10+ 3- | |
| Jovan Belcher | 78 | | 11 tkl, 1 tkl ast, 7 tfl, 6 sack | 16+ 1- | |
| Analysis: Mitchell will be the veteran presence in the middle while Posluszny is out to start the season. After that is where it gets tricky. Guyton was a pro bowler last year but much of his success came as a 3rd down linebacker and in quarter, dime, and nickel formations. It looks like the team is going to stick with that role for him, as Belcher's tremendous showing this preseason is believed to have earned him the other inside linebacker starting spot. It should be interesting to see how the coaching staff manages this position once Posluszny returns after the first month. Winners: Kawika Mitchell & Jovan Belcher | ||||
| Position: Right Outside Linebacker | ||||
| NAME | OVR | STATS | ||
| Logan Ellis | 67 | | 10 tkl, 2 tkl ast, 1 tfl | 5+ 1- | |
| Jermaine Dandy | (R) | | 7 tkl, 3 tkl ast, 1 tfl, 1 sack | 7+ 1- | |
| Aaron Maybin | 72 | | ||
| Analysis: With the results of the nose tackle and right end position battles, Maybin has been thrust back into the right outside linebacker position. However, he likely doesn't have much job security as both Ellis and Dandy had impressive preseasons. Maybin should get the opening day start but I wouldn't be surprised if Ellis or Dandy, once he recovers from a shoulder injury, supplant him as the starter. Winner: Aaron Maybin | ||||
| Position: Cornerback | ||||
| NAME | OVR | STATS | ||
| Terrence McGee | 83 | | 11 tkl, 8 defl | 7+ 0- | |
| Bruce Johnson | 85 | | 7 tkl, 2 tkl ast, 2 int, 6 defl, 1 td | 9+ 2- | |
| Zackary Bowman | 82 | | 5 tkl, 1 tkl ast, 2 int, 11 defl | 9+ 1- | |
| Analysis: All three of these corners are standout players. Despite McGee being named the second starter behind McKelvin, expect Bowman and Johnson to get their fair share of playing time. The starter could very well change on a week-to-week basis. Winner: Terrence McGee | ||||
| Position: Strong Safety | ||||
| NAME | OVR | STATS | ||
| Lawrence Wilson | 80 | | 7 tkl, 1 tkl ast, 1 tfl, 1 sack | 6+ 3- | |
| Tyrell Morrison | (R) | | 8 tkl, 1 tkl ast, 1 tfl | 3+ 1- | |
| Analysis: Strong safety was one of the closest position battles of the preseason, but it appears the Bills are opting to go with the big-hitter by naming Wilson the starter. Morrison looked good for most of the preseason but it is likely that his blown coverage against Jacksonville, resulting in a touchdown, really hurt his chances at starting right away as a rookie. It is believed that the Bills prefer Wilson's hard-hitting presence against the run, at least at this point. Winner: Lawrence Wilson | ||||
| Buffalo Bills Depth Chart - 2012 | ||||
| Regular Offense | ||||
| STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | |
| WR | Antonio Bryant (85) | Khamari Dansby (80) | Roscoe Parrish (67) | |
| TE | Torri Bonner (80) | Jonathan Stupar (74) | Kyle Sawatzky (R) | |
| LT | Vondray Neal (80) | Jamon Meredith (73) | ||
| LG | Andy Levitre (87) | Matt Rauch (R) | Mike McGlynn (66) | |
| C | Justin Hartwig (75) | Hooper Peterson (R) | ||
| RG | Eric Wood (89) | Matt Rauch (R) | ||
| RT | Brandon Keith (78) | Bobby Curl (75) | Prince Rosemond (R) | |
| WR | Lee Evans (89) | Jordunn Williams (81) | Marcus Easley (65) | |
| QB | Matt Leinart (73) | Brian Brohm (67) | Erik Patterson (R) | |
| FB | Trip Allen (91) | |||
| HB | Fred Jackson (85) | C.J. Spiller (90) | Darren McFadden (82) | |
| Base 3-4 Defense | ||||
| STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | |
| LDE | Deontae Knight (92) | Reed Mathieu (R) | ||
| NT | Torrell Troup (75) | Chris Baker (69) | Scott Barnett (66) | |
| RDE | Dwan Edwards (80) | Alex Carrington (72) | Ahmad Mastin (R) | |
| LOLB | Thomas Howard (78) | Chris Kelsay (64) | ||
| LILB | Kawika Mitchell (71) | Gary Guyton (77) | ||
| RILB | Jovan Belcher (78) | Gary Guyton (77) | ||
| ROLB | Aaron Maybin (72) | Logan Ellis (67) | Jermaine Dandy (R) | |
| CB | Leodis McKelvin (88) | Zackary Bowman (82) | ||
| SS | Lawrence Wilson (80) | Tyrell Morrison (R) | ||
| FS | Jairus Byrd (93) | Usama Young (75) | ||
| CB | Terrence McGee (83) | Bruce Johnson (85) | E.J. Biggers (70) | |
| Special Teams | ||||
| STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | |
| K | Mason Crosby (74) | |||
| P | Brian Moorman (90) | |||
| PR | Jordunn Williams | Roscoe Parrish | ||
| KR | Roscoe Parrish | Jordunn Williams | ||
| PASSING YDS | RUSHING YDS | OPP PASSING YDS | OPP RUSHING YDS | ||||
| 0th OVERALL | 0.0 | 0th OVERALL | 0.0 | 0th OVERALL | 0.0 | 0th OVERALL | 0.0 |
| PASSING YDS | RUSHING YDS | RECEIVING YDS | SACKS | INTS |
 #00 0.0 | #00 0.0 | #00 0.0 | #00 0.0 | #00 0.0 |
| WK | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | PASSING | RUSHING | RECEIVING |
| 1 | Mon, Sep 10 | vs  New England | 9:00PM | |||
| 2 | Sun, Sep 16 | @  New York | 4:00PM | |||
| 3 | Mon, Sep 24 | @ New England | 9:00PM | |||
| 4 | Sun, Sep 30 | vs  Miami | 4:15PM | |||
| 5 | Sun, Oct 7 | vs  Indianapolis | 4:00PM | |||
| 6 | Sun, Oct 14 | vs  Cincinnati | 4:00PM | |||
| 7 | Sun, Oct 21 | @ Miami | 1:00PM | |||
| 8 | Bye Week | |||||
| 9 | Sun, Nov 4 | vs  St. Louis | 8:30PM | |||
| 10 | Sun, Nov 11 | vs  Arizona | 4:00PM | |||
| 11 | Mon, Nov 19 | @  Houston | 9:00PM | |||
| 12 | Sun, Nov 25 | @  Jacksonville | 1:00PM | |||
| 13 | Sun, Dec 2 | vs  Tennessee | 4:15PM | |||
| 14 | Sun, Dec 9 | @  Oakland | 4:05PM | |||
| 15 | Sun, Dec 16 | @  San Francisco | 4:15PM | |||
| 16 | Sat, Dec 22 | vs New York | 1:00PM | |||
| 17 | Sun, Dec 30 | @  Seattle | 4:15PM |
| ADDED: Jovan Belcher, Erik Patterson, Chris Baker, E.J. Biggers, Mike McGlynn |
| LOST: Marcus Stroud, Colt McCoy, Donte Whitner, Kyle Williams, Shawn Nelson, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Andra Davis |
| PLAYER | INFO |
 | Fred Jackson Halfback 6'1" | 215 The most consistent of their three backs, Jackson made the Pro Bowl last year and should have another productive season. |
 | Khamari Dansby Wide Receiver 6'2" | 185 The 2011 Rookie of the Year looks to have an impressive sophomore campaign as a weapon out of the slot. |
 | Paul Posluszny Inside Linebacker 6'1" | 238 Buffalo's defensive leader will miss the first month of the season but is expected to return as soon as week 5. |
 | Leodis McKelvin Cornerback 5'10" | 184 The Bills are blessed with a great group of corners, the best of which is the Pro Bowl veteran McKelvin. |
 | Jairus Byrd Free Safety 5'10" | 200 Perhaps the most underrated safety in the league, the young Byrd looks to make his mark with this strong Buffalo defense. |
| TEAM | DATE |
| 10/7/12 vs Indianapolis The Bills have a rematch with the team they defeated in the divisional round last year. |
| 11/11/12 vs Arizona Matt Leinart projects to start against the team that originally drafted and later cut him. |
| 12/22/12 vs New York Likely the most important game of the season, Buffalo faces their division rival and defending champs. |
| Patriots (0-0, 0-0 away) | Monday September 10, 2012 9:00 PM Tee Maker Motors Field Orchard Park, NY |
 | Bills (0-0, 0-0 home) | |
FORECAST: 72°  | COVERAGE:  | |
| New England | Buffalo |
| TEAM LEADERS | ||
| Tom Brady | PASS | Matt Leinart |
| Cedric Benson | RUSH | Fred Jackson |
| Wes Welker | REC | Khamari Dansby |
 T. Brady - QB QB Rtg: 99.4 Comp: 63% Yds: 4,315 TD: 38 Int: 12 | K. Dansby - WR Rec: 36 Yds: 773 TD: 6 Avg: 21.4 |
| NAME | POS | INJURY | STATUS | |
| Rob Gronkowski | TE | Partial Groin Tear | [OUT] | |
| Stephen Neal | RG | Broken Collarbone | [OUT] | |
| Jermaine Dandy | ROLB | Torn Shoulder Labrum | [Doubtful] | |
| Paul Posluszny | MLB | Fractured Foot | [OUT] | |
| Kyle Sawatzky | TE | Broken Collarbone | [OUT] | |
| ANALYST | PICK | BREAKDOWN |
 | | Steve Young: You better believe the Patriots remember the upset the Bills handed them last year in week 1, and they are going to be out for revenge this time around. |
 | | Keyshawn Johnson: I like this Bills squad I really do, but it's tough to pick against Brady and the Pats, especially with Posluszny out for Buffalo. |
 | | Tom Jackson: You know what, I think Buffalo's going to come out with the same hunger they had last season. They've had a full season to gel and should improve upon their 2011 season. |
 | | Cris Carter: If the Patriots can jump out to early lead and get the momentum in their favor, Buffalo might not even have a fair chance in this one. |
 | | Chris Berman: Tom "Here's a Story of a Man Named" Brady should have a productive day without Paul Posluszny patrolling in the middle for Buffalo. |
New England Patriots | 26 |  | 23 | Buffalo Bills |
| 26 | STAT LEADERS | |||
| Brady 310 | PASS | Leinart 261 | ||
| 23 | Benson 151 | RUSH | Jackson 12 | |
| Tate 104 | REC | Evans 109 | ||
| New England | Buffalo |
T. Brady - QB QB Rtg: 106.2 Comp: 24/34 Yds: 310 TD: 2 |  M. Leinart - QB QB Rtg: 74.5 Comp: 21/38 Yds: 261 TD: 1 |
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Brandon Tate - WR
Ty Warren - DT
Lee Evans - WR
Leodis McKelvin - CB
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