The Buffalo Bills’ start to the 2023 NFL season has been inconsistent to put it in the best way possible.
Sitting at 4-3, the Bills are looking to get back to winning ways when they play the 3-3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football.
The Buffalo offense has started slow in games, specifically the last three games against the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, and the New England Patriots, respectively. In the first half of the last three outings, the Bills offense has averaged 3.3 points, often relying on an improved second half performance by the offense to win.
And quarterback Josh Allen thinks he has the answer and it’s a simple one, explaining it as keeping emotions at a “low positive” level.
“Maybe I need to think a little less and just play football,” Allen said.
ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky broke down the issues on the offensive side of the ball, specifically the Bills inability to pick up the blitz. This, combined with Allen’s career low rushing attempts per game, might be resulting in the disjointed offense to start games.
Head coach Sean McDermott thinks there could be a bit of self improvement needed, too.
“We’re beating ourselves.” said McDermott after the most recent loss to the New England Patriots. “We’re not playing complimentary football. … and we’re not linking up in all three phases to control a game.”
It’s hard to fix all the mistakes with a short turnaround to the next game, but the Buffalo offense will look to reset their approach when they face off against a top-ranked Buccaneers defense.
For more from Allen, see the attached Bills Live clip below:
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