With the 2019 season in the past and the 2020 schedule a long, long ways away, NFL.com dusted off their final power rankings of the season.
In it, the Bills rounded out the top-10.
Here’s the breakdown for the Bills’ placement:
Josh Allen came apart in the Bills’ crushing playoff loss to the Texans, but that shouldn’t obscure what was a promising Year 2 for the former first-round pick. He improved on nearly all facets of his game, and the Bills are right to remain completely committed to Allen in the pivotal Year 3. With a loaded defense, a promising young running back in Devin Singletary and a rising offensive line, it makes sense for the Bills to add more weapons around their young quarterback this spring. Wide receiver John Brown was an excellent acquisition by GM Brandon Beane last year. The signing of Cole Beasley, the slot man and Allen security blanket, also worked out. Now Beane must complete his wideout rebuild with an upgrade who will line up across from Brown.
The Chiefs and 49ers took the top-two spots in NFL.com’s rankings, respectively, with the Saints locked in at three. In an interesting indication, the Bills and Patriots aren’t far off. The Pats slotted in at No. 8, two spots ahead of Buffalo. The Texans, who ended the Bills’ season in the wild-card round, finsih at nine.
Rounding out the AFC East, the Jets clocked in at No. 21, with the Dolphins actually pretty far from the basement of the NFL at No. 24.
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