Buffalo Bills 2012 Schedule: Quick Thoughts on All 16 Games

The Buffalo Bills' schedule is out—that means it's time for extensive evaluation. 

Because the draft will change a lot things for all 32 teams in the NFL and the fact that we simply don't know how good or bad teams will really be each year, it'd be foolish to give an exhaustive opinion about each contest. 

So, here's a complete rundown with quick thoughts about all 16 games. 

Week 1—at New York Jets, 1 p.m.

The Jets won’t be as bad as people think in 2012, but the Bills get the first chance to stir up the Sanchez/Tebow controversy.

Week 2—vs. Kansas City, 1 p.m.

The Chiefs are a tough club to figure out—will they be the 2010 Kansas City team that won the division or struggle like they did last year? Can Jamaal Charles, Eric Berry and Tony Moeaki return to form after devastating knee injuries?

Week 3—at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

This is an extremely winnable road game, thus making it very vital. The defensive line should have a field day against Colt McCoy. 

Week 4—vs. New England, 1 p.m.

Can the Bills really win two in a row against New England at home? Should be another entertaining battle.

Week 5—at San Francisco, 4:15 p.m.

A huge test, especially for the offense.

Week 6—at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.

I'd be surprised if the Bills don't stay out west, and after a tough clash with the 49ers, they get a Cardinals team that's good but not nearly as explosive on defense.

Week 7—vs. Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Tennessee held on against Buffalo last year, but these teams are evenly matched. Could have early Wild Card implications.

Week 8—Bye

Insane boredom sets in. Ugh. 

Week 9—at Houston, 1 p.m.

Mario’s homecoming in another road test against a well-rounded club and a star running back. I wonder how the Texans will fare in 2011 without Super Mario and Eric Winston. 

Week 10—at New England, 1 p.m.

The second game of the toughest stretch of the year. The Bills "snapped" the streak last year but still haven't won in Foxboro since 2000.

Week 11 (Thursday)—vs. Miami, 8:20 p.m.

Get to this one—it’s going to get raucous inside the Ralph that night. If you can't get there, you'd better get DirecTV with the NFL Network. The start of what could potentially be a five-game winning streak.

Week 12—at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Andrew Luck, meet Mario Williams. It'll be interesting to see how far along the highly touted quarterback is at this point.

Week 13—vs. Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Blaine Gabbert will likely improve from his disastrous 2011 campaign, but this is another game Buffalo must win. 

Week 14—vs. St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Should be the team’s fourth consecutive win, right?

Week 15—vs. Seattle (in Toronto), 1 p.m.

Ideal time and opponent for Toronto—can the Bills make it two straight in their home away from home? I'm pretty sure Marshawn Lynch will get a warm welcome.

Week 16—at Miami, 1 p.m.

A nice December vacation down to South Beach in what could be a Ryan Tannehill start. 

Week 17—vs. New York Jets, 1 p.m.

Could be for all the marbles. What are the chances Tim Tebow is starting this game? Remember his catastrophic performance against the Bills last year?

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