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Buffalo Bills: 3 differences with this year’s 7-3 start compared to last year

By Brandon Croce

Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) celebrates with teammates wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) and wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

Offense leading the way

Last year, the Buffalo Bills were winning games due to their defense as they were one of the best groups in the NFL. This usually meant close, low scoring games that Josh Allen would make plays late that would help secure the victory.

This year has been almost the complete opposite as the offense is putting up big numbers in terms of scoring by averaging 27.2 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NFL. The increase in scoring is due in large part to the development of Josh Allen and the passing attack. The Bills currently ranked fifth in the NFL in passing yards per game (278.9 yards).

This doesn’t mean that the Bills have gotten past close games as the defense has really struggled to slow opposing offenses. Through the first 10 games, the Bills are allowing 26.5 points per game which is an increase of nearly eight points from last year’s average of 18.7.

The hope was that the addition of Stefon Diggs would help this offense reach that next level and it has. However, I don’t believe anyone thought the defense was going to regress as much as they have.

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