While the Buffalo Bills have plenty to still prove on offense during the 2020 NFL season, on paper, they’ve done enough to at least improve a bit in one outlet’s rankings.
The Athletic put every offense in the NFL head-to-head as we approach the regular season. In that, the Bills slotted in at the No. 17 spot. As compared to a year ago, it’s a bit of an improvement. Prior to last season Buffalo landed at the No. 21 spot. One can imagine some surprisingly good performances on the field a year ago helped the Bills improve, and of course, there’s the Stefon Diggs addition.
But here’s The Athletic’s latest thoughts on the Bills offense, which also includes one big possible prediction for a running back:
GM Brandon Beane has done an excellent job of positioning Josh Allen to succeed. The Bills return all five offensive linemen, and Stefon Diggs is their only new projected starter. He’ll team up with John Brown, Cole Beasley and Dawson Knox. Play-caller Brian Daboll has done a nice job of designing a QB-inclusive run game, and Devin Singletary has the potential to lead the league in rushing yards. Ultimately, though, Allen needs to improve his accuracy (35th in completion percentage above expectation) and cut down on his fumbles (14 last season) for the Bills’ offense to make a big leap.
By comparison, The Athletic is not expecting much pretty offense from the AFC East. At No. 17, the Bills have the highest-ranked group in the division in the outlet’s rantings, as Patriots are in the 23 spot and the Dolphins and Jets bring up the rear at 31 and 30, respectively.
In terms of the Bills, what else can you say? This is the year we’re going to find out if Allen can cut it, for better or for worse. It’s hard to pick another young quarterback in a better position thank him to succeed. But enough of Allen, how about the Singletary prediction? Leading the league in yards? We’ll sign up for that, certainly.
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