The Buffalo Bills finished fourth in the AFC East in 2008. Buffalo ended the regular season with a 7–9 record, behind the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New York Jets.
The Bills started the season strongly at 5–1, but a long midseason losing streak damaged their playoff chances. They ultimately went 0–6 against AFC East opponents, a divisional record that helps explain why they finished behind all three rivals despite remaining competitive in several games.
Miami won the division at 11–5 and reached the playoffs, while New England also finished 11–5 but missed the postseason through tiebreakers. The Jets placed third at 9–7. Buffalo’s 7–9 mark was therefore the lowest record in the division.
“Fourth” means fourth place within the AFC East, not fourth in the entire AFC or NFL. The Bills did not qualify for the playoffs that season, and the 2008 campaign was their last under head coach Dick Jauron, who was dismissed after the following season began.