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Roster moves, depth chart, schedule, storylines and more

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Roster moves, depth chart, schedule, storylines and more


This article is part of our Team Insights series.

Buffalo Bills

Some view the Bills as a franchise that missed its title window, having given up expensive players like WR Stefon Diggs in an effort to rebuild. But when you have a Pro Bowl QB like Josh Allen in the midst of his prime and a five-year stretch of playoff appearances, it’s more accurate to say they’re “reloading.” The roster will be different this year, both on offense and defense, but the Bills have done a good job filling the gaps with steady veterans and talented rookies.

Essential information about the 2024 Buffalo Bills

  • The head coach: Sean McDermott (8th grade)
  • Offensive Coordinator: Joe Brady (2nd year) – Spread offense with Erhardt-Perkins terminology
  • Defensive Coordinator: Bobby Babich (Year 1) – Diagram 4-3
  • Week off: 12

Buffalo Bills 2024 Full Roster Chart

Buffalo Bills 2023 Full Stats

Buffalo Bills Stats to Know

  • 2023 review: 11-6
  • Highlights of the 2023 program: .471 (27th)
  • Point difference 2023: +140 (4th)
  • 2023 Pass Play Rates: 59% (19th)
  • PROE 2023: 0.4% (8th)
  • 2023 PFF Offensive Line Grade: 6th
Statistics 2023 Offense Defense
Pieces 1,115 (5th) 1,015 (3rd)
Points 451 (6th) 311 (4th)
Sales figures 28 (T-23e) 30 (3rd)
Yards 6,366 (4th) 5,222 (9th)
Advanced course 2,212 (7th) 1,880 (15th)
Passing yards 4,154 (8th) 3,342 (7th)
Discs 181 (T-21) 181 (8th)
Yards per drive 35.1 (5th) 28.8 (10th)
Points per trip 2.37 (5th) 1.67 (7th)

Key Buffalo Bills Trades in 2024

Skills positions

Defense

Draft Picks

Buffalo Bills 2024: The best fantasy scenario

Josh Allen remains the franchise’s most important fantasy player, but the big question this year is how he’ll perform with a revamped receiver cap and changes on the offensive line. The team’s top two receivers are gone, and with their departures, 241 targets are freed up starting in 2023, meaning plenty of opportunities for Buffalo’s newcomers.

Allen will have the opportunity to count on dynamic second-year pro Dalton Kincaid and the ever-steady Dawson Knox at tight end early, as well as James Cook in the backfield. Over time, Allen should find other players to fit in with, among a veteran group that includes Curtis Samuel, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chase Claypool and Mack Hollins. It’s worth noting that Samuel already worked with offensive coordinator Joe Brady at Carolina in 2020, so he could have a leg up in the competition for targets.

The offense also features 2022 fifth-round pick Khalil Shakir, who showed signs of potential last season. Rookies Keon Coleman at receiver and Ray Davis at running back are also in the mix to make an impact.

Meanwhile, another factor to consider will be the changes to the offensive line, with a new starting center and a new left guard on board. With that in mind, it will be worth watching to see if opposing defenses can generate a disruptive attack up the middle.

Buffalo Bills sleepers in 2024

⬆️ Sleeper: WR Keon Coleman

As far as players who sleep, Coleman doesn’t exactly nap, but as an unproven rookie with tons of opportunity, he should produce more than his cost on draft day. The 4.61-second time he recorded at the combine also lowers his draft price. The departures of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis leave the Bills looking for replacements, and while it’s true that they’ve drafted a handful of solid veteran WRs to fill the void, Buffalo likely wants its second-round pick to fill a key role and make it work.

😴 Super Sleeper: RB Ray Davis

There’s no doubt that James Cook is Buffalo’s starting RB. The Georgia product broke out last year, but the Bills are clearly hoping Davis emerges as Cook’s running mate after selecting him in the fourth round. Even as a rookie, Davis, who averaged 5.7 YPC with 14 TDs last year at Kentucky, has plenty of experience, and he’ll be 25 during the season (as will Cook). Plus, Davis is listed as 30 pounds heavier than Cook, so there’s a good chance the former will be the goal-line running back.

Buffalo Bills 2024 Team Futures

Buffalo Bills 2024 Player Futures

Buffalo Bills 2024 Schedule

Week Date Opponent Kick-off (ET)
1 September 8 Arizona Cardinals 1:00 p.m.
2 September 12 to the Miami Dolphins 8:15 p.m.
3 September 23 Jacksonville Jaguars 7:30 p.m.
4 September 29 to the Baltimore Ravens 8:20 p.m.
5 October 6 to the Houston Texans 1:00 p.m.
6 October 14 to the New York Jets 8:15 p.m.
7 October 20 Tennessee Titans 1:00 p.m.
8 October 27 to the Seattle Seahawks 4:05 p.m.
9 November 3 The Miami Dolphins 1:00 p.m.
ten November 10 to the Indianapolis Colts 1:00 p.m.
11 November 17 The Kansas City Chiefs 4:25 p.m.
12 Bye
13 1st December San Francisco 49ers 8:20 p.m.
14 December 8th to the Los Angeles Rams 4:25 p.m.
15 December 15th to the Detroit Lions 4:25 p.m.
16 December 22 New England Patriots 1:00 p.m.
17 December 29 New York Jets 1:00 p.m.
18 To be determined at the New England Patriots To be determined

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