The Buffalo Bills have racked up more regular-season wins than anyone else in the NFL since 2020. That kind of consistent dominance under Josh Allen usually means you don’t take many losses, but when they do happen, it often feels like the sky is falling. That’s exactly what’s happening now after their Week 4 loss to the Patriots, especially coming right after a shaky win over the Chargers in Week 3. Fans and media are sounding the alarm, but are we really seeing huge problems, or just a lot of overreactions?
Overreactions? Chill, Buffalo.
Everyone’s yelling that Josh Allen isn’t running enough, right? I saw it too after the Patriots loss. Worth watching? Sure. But am I losing sleep over it? Nah. Honestly, I wouldn’t be shocked if Allen starts trucking against the Rams and Raiders in the next couple weeks.
Then there’s James Cook’s carries. C’mon, this is peak overreaction material. Could they have handed him the ball more than 12 times against the Pats? Yeah, absolutely. I even said it this morning! But the dude’s seventh in carries through four weeks, and he got 20-plus carries in back-to-back contests in Weeks 2 and 3. Joe Brady’s offense will feed Cook. No need to panic there.
And what about Dion Dawkins? Yeah, the past two weeks haven’t been his best, giving up nine total pressures. But let’s not forget he absolutely stonewalled Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter in Week 1, and held his own against Aidan Hutchinson and the Lions. Is he in his prime? Maybe not, but the guy is only 32! Quality left tackles play well into their mid-30s, and Dawkins still looks strong, not slower. We’ve seen these little dips from him before. He’s gonna be just fine.
Two Real Concerns Brewing in Buffalo
Now, here’s where we gotta talk about real issues. DJ Moore’s shoulder, man. An AC joint sprain, then he aggravates it again, all in four games? For a 29-year-old in his ninth year who’s usually been a tank? Yeah, I’m starting to worry this could be a nagging problem all season long. That’s a legit concern.
And then there’s Alec Anderson. I just haven’t seen “it” from him in these first four games. He looked okay blocking for the run game against the Lions, and that’s important, but pass protection? That’s everything in this league, and the fifth-year pro has been a straight-up liability there in every single game. Sure, he’s found work, helping out teammates and throwing some devastating blocks when he’s free.
So, while a lot of the “sky is falling” talk around the Bills is just noise, those two issues with DJ Moore’s shoulder and Alec Anderson’s pass protection? Those are the real things to keep an eye on. They need to figure those out if they want to get back to their dominant ways. We’ll see how they respond when they face the Rams next, and maybe we’ll get that run-happy Josh Allen everyone wants to see.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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