Though not as statistically dominant as the previous season, the Bills won a second consecutive league championship.
Although Buffalo's offense was in the middle of the pack in 1965, it was their dominant team defense that kept them atop the league's standings.
[1] The Bills' opportunistic defense led the league in interceptions, with 32, and gave up a league-low four rushing touchdowns all season.
Seven Bills made the 1965 AFL All-Star team: safety George Saimes, cornerback Butch Byrd, linebacker Mike Stratton, defensive tackle Tom Sestak, guard Billy Shaw, kicker Pete Gogolak, and quarterback Jack Kemp.
[4] Front office Head coaches Offensive coaches Defensive coaches Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Defensive linemen Defensive backs Special teams The Bills lost All-AFL running back Cookie Gilchrist to the Denver Broncos after the 1964 season.