The Buffalo Bills are going to look very different in 2024.
Even so, Sports Illustrated is not counting them out.
The outlet named 12 teams that “could actually win Super Bowl LIX” next season. Despite all the departures from Buffalo this offseason, namely wide receiver Stefon Diggs, the Bills are still in the picture according to the ranking.
Speaking of Diggs, in the breakdown provided he is mentioned. Not only that, the move to trade him to the Houston Texans was noted… as a positive.
The analysis followed by the full 12-team poll can be found below:
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I actually liked the idea of Buffalo shedding Stefon Diggs. I think it gives Josh Allen more ownership and makes life a little less complicated for offensive coordinator Joe Brady, whom I’m guessing will try to marry his past with the New Orleans Saints along with the Joe Burrow offense at LSU. Much like the Chiefs turning over, Buffalo losing Gabe Davis, Diggs, Jordan Poyer and more could make way for a necessary youth movement. The Bills have a confident, sturdy quarterback and a coach (Sean McDermott) who can still throw gas as a defensive play-caller from time to time. If the Bills get hot at the right moment, and Brady can figure out the right way to safely get Allen on the move, they’re going to be a difficult team to contend with in January.
12. Philadelphia Eagles
Nov 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles helmets on the players bench in a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
11. Green Bay Packers
Nov 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers helmet on the bench against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
10. Detroit Lions
Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Footballs and a Detroit Lions helmet before a 2024 NFC wild card game between the Lions and Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
9. Los Angeles Rams
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Detailed view of a Los Angeles Rams helmet during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
8. San Francisco 49ers
iAug 25, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; A general view of a San Francisco 49ers…
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