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5 Bills not named Josh Allen that needs to excel in 2024 to make playoffs

By Brandon Croce

Oct 26, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball to tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball to tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports / Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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Dalton Kincaid

Another key player that will be missing from this offense in 2024 is Stefon Diggs after he was traded to the Houston Texans. It was a tough move for the Bills to make but as time goes on, it seems like it was necessary and the right call.

The challenge now is to find a replacement for him and it is clear that it won't all fall on one player. General manager Brandon Beane has done a good job of adding depth and competition at the position with players like Keon Coleman, Chase Claypool, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Curtis Samuel.

While the production that Diggs provided won't come from one player, there still needs to be someone who emerges as the number one target for Josh Allen. That player should be tight end Dalton Kincaid.

The former first round pick had a promising rookie season and entering his second season could see his role expand. Last year, Kincaid had 91 targets and this season he should easily be over 100 targets and probably closer to 120. If Kincaid can keep his catch rate around 80%, he will probably finish the season as the Bills leader in receiving yards.