| 2008 Buffalo Bills season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Ralph Wilson |
| General manager | Russ Brandon |
| Head coach | Dick Jauron |
| Home field | Ralph Wilson Stadium Rogers Centre |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 4th AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | T Jason Peters RB Marshawn Lynch |
The 2008 Buffalo Bills season was the 39th season for the team in the National Football League (NFL) and their 49th season overall. The team finished with a record of 7–9 for the third consecutive year. It started the season 5–1 before a 2–8 stretch to finish the season.
After a 5–1 beginning to the season, starting quarterback Trent Edwards suffered a concussion in week 5 at Arizona after an Adrian Wilson hit. Edwards had started the year throwing 4 touchdowns and two interceptions through the first five games. After the injury, he threw 7 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, before missing two of the final four games of the season with a groin injury. After their 4–0 start, the Bills won only three of their final 12 games of the year.
Despite strong years from second-year running back Marshawn Lynch (1,036 rushing yards, 1,336 yards from scrimmage) and wide receiver Lee Evans (1,017 receiving yards),[1] the team was eliminated from playoff contention in week 15, which secured their ninth straight year without a playoff appearance.