Bills 'triplets' falls outside top-10 CBS in Sports rankings
The "triplets' on NFL offense have a massive impact on the success of the team. It's no surprise: the best offenses have the strongest combination of skills between their quarterback, running back, and top receiver.
Buffalo's offense took a massive step forward in 2020. The unit has consistently been among the best over the four seasons, ranking no lower than sixth in points scored each season. This coincides with the duo of Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs lighting up opposing defenses.
Diggs was traded to Houston during the offseason. Without Diggs in the fold, the Bills do not have a true No. 1 target for Allen in the passing game.
Because of this, CBS Sports sees the Bills "triplets" as a unit falling outside of the top 10 skill trios in the league. The unit fell to 11th ahead of the 2024 season.
Buffalo was ranked 4th in 2023. Jared Dubin highlights the reason for the fall:
It's a bit odd to see Josh Allen's team outside the top five, let alone the top 10, but when you downgrade your top pass-catcher from Stefon Diggs to a second-year tight end who averaged 9.2 yards per reception last year, that's the kind of thing that happens. Still, given Allen's otherworldly talent, it feels like the Bills have a lot of upside beyond where they fall in these rankings.
Now, it makes sense why the Bills would drop in these rankings. While Josh Allen is a superstar and James Cook is emerging as a star player, there isn't a dynamic No.1 receiving option for the Bills. Dalton Kincaid rounds out the "triplets" for the Bills. While he is a standout tight end and there's a great deal of upside with him, Kincaid hasn't broken out just yet. He averaged 9.2 yards per catch, a figure that will most likely improve in year two of his career.
Furthermore, the Bills might take a step forward as an offense. Buffalo will spread the wealth to multiple receivers. Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, and Khalil Shakir will get their looks, while Dawson Knox will complement Kincaid at tight end. This gives Allen a variety of options on any pass play. The focus on the group will most likely be greater than emphasizing one player in the receiving game.
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