1961 Buffalo Bills season

The 1961 Buffalo Bills season was the team's second year in the American Football League.

The Bills played in the Eastern division, winning six games, losing eight, and missing the postseason.

Reynolds, second-year Bills QB Johnny Green and ex-Lion Warren Rabb all struggling at the passer position.

Atkins also played safety for the Bills in 1961, and led the league with 10 interceptions, and was 2nd-Team All-AFL on defense.

[2] Middle linebacker Archie Matsos was 1st-Team All-AFL for the second consecutive year, as was defensive tackle Chuck McMurtry.