1964 Buffalo Bills season | |
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Owner | Ralph Wilson |
Head coach | Lou Saban |
Home field | War Memorial Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 12–2 |
Division place | 1st AFL Eastern |
Playoff finish | Won AFL Championship (vs. Chargers) 20–7 |
The 1964 Buffalo Bills season was the team’s fifth season. Buffalo was 12–2 in the regular season and won the first of two consecutive championships in the American Football League.
The 1964 Bills' defense set an AFL record by giving up the fewest rushing yards in league history, with only 918, or 65.5 yards per game.[1] They also led the league in points allowed (242), total yards allowed (3,878), first downs surrendered (206), and rushing touchdowns allowed (four).[2]
Buffalo's offense also led the AFL in total yards (5,206), passing yards (2,040) and total points (400).[3]