2. Why Stefon Diggs fits what Buffalo needs so well

Since the Bills pulled off the trade that landed them wide receiver Stefon Diggs there has been a lot of analysis of how well he fits what the Bills want to do on offense. Perhaps the most accurate of assessments came from ‘The Ringer’s’ Robert Mays.

Mays capably breaks down how Diggs’ play exceeds his physical measurables (6-0, 4.45 speed). More importantly he effectively explains why the dynamic receivers should help improve Buffalo’s downfield passing game.

Among players with at least 50 contested targets since 2017, only Chris Godwin (58.8 percent) has a better catch rate than Diggs (58.7). Diggs regularly goes up in traffic and comes down with catches he has no business making. Elite body control and exceptional hands help to make that possible, but where Diggs truly stands out is his ability to track the ball in the air. Few pass-catchers in football do a better job of finding the ball in flight, and by consistently locking onto throws early, Diggs is capable of making adjustments mid-play that other receivers just can’t.

It might seem odd that a guy with his build is such a dominant vertical target, but even if Diggs is giving up a few inches to someone like Julio Jones, his knack for locating the ball allows him to chase down throws that are several feet —or even yards—off-target. Combined with elite route-running skills that often help him leave cornerbacks in his dust, Diggs is able to create larger throwing windows and greater margins for error for his quarterbacks.

Having a receiver capable of making plays where most receivers can’t should only serve to improve Josh Allen’s completion percentage and deep ball accuracy, which are two elements of Buffalo’s offense that needs to be more efficient for the Bills to enter true contender territory.