Buffalo Bills Super Bowl History: Four Losses, Zero Wins

The Buffalo Bills hold a unique and painful place in Super Bowl history — they are the only team to appear in four consecutive Super Bowls (1991–1994) and the only team to lose four in a row. Despite never winning the championship, the Bills' back-to-back-to-back-to-back runs represent extraordinary sustained success in regular season and postseason football.

Super Bowl XXV: Wide Right

The most famous moment in Bills Super Bowl history is Scott Norwood's "Wide Right" — a 47-yard field goal attempt with 8 seconds remaining in Super Bowl XXV that sailed wide right, giving the New York Giants a 20–19 victory. It remains one of the most heartbreaking moments in Super Bowl history. The Bills had led at halftime and were driving to win the game.

Super Bowl XXVI: Redskins Domination

Super Bowl XXVI against the Washington Redskins (1992) was less competitive — the Redskins won 37–24. Quarterback Mark Rypien won the MVP and Washington's offense dominated. The Bills had four turnovers that proved costly.

Super Bowl XXVII: Cowboys Blowout

Super Bowl XXVII against the Dallas Cowboys (1993) was the most lopsided of the four losses — Dallas won 52–17 in a dominant performance. Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman threw four touchdown passes and won the MVP award. The Bills turned the ball over nine times.

Super Bowl XXVIII: Fourth Consecutive Loss

Super Bowl XXVIII against the Dallas Cowboys (1994) was a rematch that the Cowboys won 30–13. Running back Emmitt Smith won the MVP. Buffalo's offense sputtered, and the dream of winning on the fourth try ended.

Bills in the Modern Era

The Bills have been AFC contenders since Josh Allen became their franchise quarterback in 2018. They have not returned to the Super Bowl, but are consistently mentioned as one of the top Super Bowl contenders each season. For the complete Super Bowl history, see our Super Bowl history page and winners page.