There is no doubt that one of the most disappointing teams last season-perhaps the most disappointing-was Buffalo. For the Bills, the only acceptable goal was reaching the Super Bowl through the AFC. Anything less would have been considered a failure for the team led by Josh Allen, and that is exactly what happened after they were eliminated in overtime in the Divisional Round by the Denver Broncos.
Following that loss, there were consequences. Sean McDermott was fired as head coach of the Bills after nine years in the position. The decision drew criticism, especially considering that in the final playoff loss Allen turned the ball over four times. Nevertheless, the organization ran out of patience, and offensive coordinator Joe Brady was left in charge of the team.
What made the situation even more painful was that this postseason did not include the Kansas City Chiefs led by Patrick Mahomes, the Baltimore Ravens with Lamar Jackson, or the Cincinnati Bengals with Joe Burrow-especially Mahomes, who holds a 4-0 playoff record against Allen. Even with those rivals out of the picture, Buffalo still failed to take advantage, leaving the Bills Mafia with another painful blow.
DJ Moore aims to elevate the Bills offense
Despite the playoff exit and McDermott’s firing, the Bills are once again considered favorites by sportsbooks to win the AFC, ahead of the Ravens and the Chiefs led by Mahomes, who continue to take steps forward. That means the expectation remains the same for Buffalo: either reach the Super Bowl or face another disappointing season.
The first step toward that goal has already been taken. For the past couple of years, Allen has lacked a true WR1. Now, through a trade with the Chicago Bears, Buffalo has acquired DJ Moore. Although Moore is coming off the least productive season of his career-barely surpassing 600 receiving yards-he delivered in key moments and is still widely considered a top receiver in the National Football League.
The former receiver for the Carolina Panthers and the Bears has already been introduced in Buffalo and is eager to start working with Allen.
“It’s a warm welcome. I’m happy to be here,” Moore said. “Allen is ready for me to get here and start working.”
Even though the Bills will now take on the massive contract Moore signed with Chicago-four years and $110 million-there is no doubt he fills a major need for Allen. While Buffalo is once again among the favorites in the AFC, the pressure continues to grow, and the team’s Super Bowl window is slowly beginning to close.
