Archives for October 22, 2023

‘Through six games, Diggs has 49 of the Bills’ 147 receptions – the 33.3% is an increase from his first three years (28.4%, 24.5% and 30.2%) with the team. The league leaders in catches with 50 are Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase and the Los Angeles Rams’ Puka Nacua, who account for 34% and 35.9% of their teams’ catches, respectively. Diggs’ catch total is tied for Carolina’s Adam Thielen, who has 32.7% of his team’s receptions.’

‘Bills 30, Patriots 13.’

‘According to NFL’s Next Gen Stats, Davis is averaging 2.9 yards of separation on his completions. More than 50 receivers throughout the league are averaging fewer yards of separation, so Davis is squarely in the middle of separation among pass catchers with at least 18 targets. For what it’s worth, Diggs is averaging just 2.6 yards of separation. It’s reasonable to suggest, then, that Allen is more comfortable throwing to Diggs, even in tight windows.’

‘Forbes valued the Bills at $3.7 billion in August – that’s up $1.4 billion in two years. Team owners Terry and Kim Pegula bought the team for $1.4 billion in 2014.’

‘Bill Belichick has gone from Hall of Famer to House of Fools, from the Babe Ruth meaning of GOAT to the Bill Buckner definition, and like the Bills, the team resembles if not embodies its coach.’