The NFL Players' Association (NFLPA) has posted its report cards, which are based on interviewers with players. The players rated Buffalo the worst in the league on team travel, and 23rd out of 32 teams.
"players feel that travel continues to be the worst part of their experience. Players do not have a comfortable amount of space when traveling, and the travel schedule itself is a source of significant dissatisfaction."
On the year that the Bills played in London, they arrived the day before the game. I'm not a football player, but I'd find it difficult to give a 30 minute presentation at a trade show if I arrived the day before. The Bills are cutting costs on travel to the point where they may be losing games for that reason alone.
As of the time of writing, the Bills have four losses -- three of them on the road. The Bills' home record is 6-1 (beating the Chiefs and Ravens but losing to the Patriots). Their road record is 2-3, including surprise losses to the Falcons and Dolphins.
The Bills' next game is in Pittsburgh.
Fan are noticing the inconsistent road form (Reddit).
An SB Nation commentator asked, "was the offensive line asleep" during the Houston game. The problem may have been caused by coach seats on the flight from Buffalo -- the offensive line comprises the biggest guys on the team.
