The 1980 Buffalo Bills enjoyed a resurgent season, finishing with an 11-5 record and clinching their first AFC East title since 1966. Led by Coach of the Year Chuck Knox and a top-ranked defense known as the Bermuda Triangle, the team famously ended a 20-game losing streak against the Miami Dolphins on opening day. Standout performances from Pro Bowlers like rookie running back Joe Cribbs, who rushed for over 1,000 yards, helped propel the franchise back into the postseason for the first time in the NFL era. The 1980s was a decade of resurgence for the Buffalo Bills, highlighted by an AFC East division title in 1980 and the beginning of a dominant era under Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy. Led by stars like Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, and Thurman Thomas, the team rebuilt into a perennial powerhouse, culminating in a 1988 division championship and an AFC Championship Game appearance.