Buffalo Bills: Predicting the 2021 All-AFC East offense

Nov 1, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass on the run as New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise (91) and free safety Devin McCourty (32) defend during the second quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass on the run as New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise (91) and free safety Devin McCourty (32) defend during the second quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 07: Wide receivers Stefon Diggs #14 and Cole Beasley #11 of the Buffalo Bills joke with cornerback Dontae Johnson #27 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on December 07, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /

Wide Receiver 1: Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills

Like his quarterback, Stefon Diggs launched himself into superstar status in 2020 when he led the league in both receptions (127) and receiving yards (1,535). It was a career year for a player who had already established himself as one of the best in the game during his time with the Minnesota Vikings.

Entering season two in Buffalo, there’s ample reason to believe the wideout can achieve similar success.

Wide Receiver 2: Will Fuller V, Miami Dolphins

One of the moves the Dolphins made this offseason to bolster their wide receiver room was signing Will Fuller V in free agency. The former Houston Texans star was known for two things during his tenure with the team: Making big plays and missing time.

When on the field, Fuller V is an explosive play waiting to happen. In 2020, he averaged a gaudy 16.6-yards-per-reception on 53 grabs which translated into 873 yards and eight touchdowns. Unfortunately for the 27-year-old, however, he was suspended for the final five games of the season for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy and he’ll miss Week 1 with Miami.

Injuries have also plagued Fuller V, as he hasn’t played more than 11 games in any of his past four seasons.

Wide Receiver 3: Cole Beasley, Buffalo Bills

Cole Beasley slides into the third wide receiver spot after putting together a very solid 2020 campaign. The shifty receiver earned second-team All-Pro honors last year after hauling in 82 receptions for 967 yards and four touchdowns. He emerged as the clear No. 2 option for Allen, and that’ll likely remain the same in 2021.