Diggs #'s way down - Is this an issue

[starrymessenger]

1 minute ago, Billsfan1972 said:

You're not allowed to state that (or maybe just I'm not).  Teef where are you to complain about this one?????? 

I think its just you. Teef?

[78thealltimegreat]

1 hour ago, Billsfan1972 said:

As I've said the Bills offense just looks a little off.  

 

Early on many wanted to claim Diggs #'s were down due to Sanders arrival, but that is not the case.

 

Elite receivers get their touches passes and catches every week & seldom a drop off, but Diggs' #'s are way down.

 

2020 7.94 catches/game 95.94 yards/gm 7 100 yard games

2021 6 cathces/gm 71.87 yards/gm  1 100 yard game.

 

Kupp, Lamb, Adams & others are all doing well.  Only Hopkins (slightly injured) seems to have seen their #'s down this season.

 

Want to see Diggs putting up 2020 #'s soon.....

No

[Logic]

When the dreaded R word (regression) was discussed in the offseason, some misunderstood it. Specifically, statistical regression is not necessarily a bad thing. While it can mean a downturn in statistical production for a given player, it can be a GOOD thing for the offense as a whole.

Diggs is the perfect example.

Statistically, he has not been as productive this season as he was last season. HOWEVER, Emmanuel Sanders presents a giant upgrade so far over what John Brown was last year. A big chunk of Diggs' targets and catches are going to Sanders. This is a good thing for the offense as a whole.

Besides, Diggs is on pace for about 90 catches and 1100 yards. A downturn from last year? Sure. Still a very good season for a WR? Absolutely.

Edited November 2, 2021 by Logic

[Big Turk]

No.

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Edited November 2, 2021 by Big Turk

[Billsfan1972]

6 minutes ago, Logic said:

When the dreaded R word (regression) was discussed in the offseason, some misunderstood it. Specifically, statistical regression is not necessarily a bad thing. While it can mean a downturn in statistical production for a given player, it can be a GOOD thing for the offense as a whole.

Diggs is the perfect example.

Statistically, he has not been as productive this season as he was last season. HOWEVER, Emmanuel Sanders presents a giant upgrade so far over what John Brown was last year. A big chunk of Diggs' targets and catches are going to Sanders. This is a good thing for the offense as a whole.

Besides, Diggs is on pace for about 90 catches and 1100 yards. A downturn from last year? Sure. Still a very good season for a WR? Absolutely.

Brown was injured half the season, but their #'s were pretty much the exact same.  And yes I like Sanders.

[GunnerBill]

I mean Stef is probably not going to lead the league in catches and yards this season but even at this pace he is going to have over 100 catches and over 1100 yards. It is hardly time to panic. 

[Billsfan1972]

Just now, GunnerBill said:

I mean Stef is probably not going to lead the league in catches and yards this season but even at this pace he is going to have over 100 catches and over 1100 yards. It is hardly time to panic. 

Not panicking, was throwing (yes a pun) something out there, as he has like the offense just looked off (as I've stated)......

[1ManRaid]

1 minute ago, Billsfan1972 said:

Not panicking, was throwing (yes a pun) something out there, as he has like the offense just looked off (as I've stated)......

 

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

 

Until you explain that, all you're doing it meaningless bitching. 

[Orlando Buffalo]

Diggs might have lesser numbers but part of that is Sanders playing well. The offense is #1 in points per game right now and Diggs is doing well, just not dominant. Not a worry.

[JMF2006]

6 hours ago, Billsfan1972 said:

I do not do Fantasy....  Stating an OPINION....  Top receivers have not seen production drop & Diggs' #'s down 25%....  #'s don't lie.

 

Well you know what they say about opinions

 

Here are the plain BOLD facts

 

2020 passing yards for the Bills after 7 games 1958 yards(addition error)

 

2021 passing yards after 7 games 1934 yards

 

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/2020.htm

 

So even though there was an error in addition the Bills are still in relatively the same position despite #14's drop in production

Edited November 2, 2021 by JMF2006
addition error I think I missed one of the 274 yd games

[The Red King]

As stated before, teams are blanketing Diggs.  That's freeing up other targets.  That, and our offensive line (which I'm starting to dub "The Turnstyle") isn't allowing enough time for Diggs to break free.

 

Numbers are just numbers.  Gotta dig deeper to find the reasons.

 

The more interesting narrative is that despite lower numbers Diggs isn't bringing the drama, as many Vikings fans asserted he would.  He's bought into The Process.

[Billsfan1972]

50 minutes ago, JMF2006 said:

 

Well you know what they say about opinions

 

Here are the plain BOLD facts

 

2020 passing yards for the Bills after 7 games 1684yards

 

2021 passing yards after 7 games 1934 yards

 

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/2020.htm

At least get it right.....  1958 in 2020 after 7 (included a putrid 122 vs. KC).....  So yep they're way behind 2020😜

[Alphadawg7]

2 hours ago, Billsfan1972 said:

As I've said the Bills offense just looks a little off.  

 

Early on many wanted to claim Diggs #'s were down due to Sanders arrival, but that is not the case.

 

Elite receivers get their touches passes and catches every week & seldom a drop off, but Diggs' #'s are way down.

 

2020 7.94 catches/game 95.94 yards/gm 7 100 yard games

2021 6 cathces/gm 71.87 yards/gm  1 100 yard game.

 

Kupp, Lamb, Adams & others are all doing well.  Only Hopkins (slightly injured) seems to have seen their #'s down this season.

 

Want to see Diggs putting up 2020 #'s soon.....

 

I literally said this would happen to him and Beasley prior to the season starting.  We have too many weapons now, especially with the emergence of Knox.  Last year, with Browns injury and Davis a rookie, Allen leaned heavily on Cole and Diggs, especially Diggs.  This year, just too many mouths to feed.  

 

So no, nothing to see here, it was absolutely inevitable and expected based on the loaded offense

[TampaBillsJunkie]

2 hours ago, BrownNgold said:

What round did you draft him in your fantasy league?

#2

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

3 hours ago, nucci said:

No, it's not an issue

I endorse this message 

 

 

[Jay_Fixit]

If you want to make it an issue I’m sure you can.

 

 

[Big Blitz]

We might have three 1000 yard WRs.  

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

2 / 3 weeks ago Beasleys #’s we’re down 

 

Then look what happened!!!

 

[BigAl2526]

No, I don't think it is an issue.  I think it is a combination of the Bills getting more production from Knox, getting more production from Sanders than Brown last season, and also defenses perhaps focusing on taking Diggs away.

[Sharky7337]

I think the biggest part of it, is if Diggs will remain happy to stay with lower numbers and money potentially.

 

That's the biggest concern I have.

 

I felt like we had a more consistent offense last year when he was more involved, at least in that way.