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NFL analyst validates what Bills Mafia has known all along about Ty Johnson

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ByBrandon Ray
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Oct 18, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (26) reacts during pregame warmups before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images
Oct 18, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (26) reacts during pregame warmups before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The NFL has plenty of stars throughout the league, but there are way more underrated players than maybe we can count. When it comes to the Buffalo Bills, they have a ton of underrated players that not a lot of people outside of Bills Mafia know, and it’s too bad.

One player that is beloved by Bills Mafia is running back Ty Johnson, who a lot of people consider the true RB2 of the offense behind James Cook. While the Bills drafted Ray Davis back in 2024 to be the backup to Cook, Johnson has been more valuable to the offense while Davis has found his place as a star on special teams.

Johnson has been in Buffalo since 2023 after spending time with the Detroit Lions and New York Jets. He has a skillset that allows him to be one of the best receiving backs in the league, while also providing quality protection in the pocket.

Ty Johnson is very valuable to Bills' offense (and it's getting noticed)

Since 2024, Johnson has reached over 200+ receiving yards in each season which is very impressive considering that he is a backup running back. However, for those who watch Bills games consistently, you know that Johnson has the ability to line up anyone on the line as a receiver and make a big play through the air.

We have seen it time and time where Johnson rolls out of the backfield and runs an outside wheel route where he breaks off down the sideline for a big gain, if not a touchdown.

In Week 9 against the Vikings, Johnson helped provide extra protection for Allen in the pocket, and also had a 36-yard catch from Allen down the sideline. His hardwork that he does was noticed by NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky, who called Johnson "one of the most underrate players in the NFL" and that he is "truly a special player and excels in his role."

Bills fans finally see Ty Johnson get the respect he deserves

Johnson is not the type of player that is going to have the flashy stats, but he does a lot of the work to help others shine. He is arguably one of the best third-down backs in the game as he takes a lot of pressure off of the offense with his physicality.

There's no doubt that Cook is the best running back by far, but when Johnson is out on the field, there is this sense that everything is going to be fine because Johnson is so reliable.

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