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Bills’ hype may be disproportionate, thanks to a weak AFC East
While it might be unfair to shade the thriving Buffalo Bills, their AFC East division wasn’t the most competitive in 2024. Each AFC East team, not named the Bills, combined for a record of 17-34, which was a strong indicator and added emphasis to the statement above.
CUE THE SHOUT SONG!!
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— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 12, 2025
Still, the Bills ranked just No. 17 in opponent yards allowed per game, and none of their AFC East rivals ranked within the top 15 teams in the league in total yards per game. Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich can posture all he wants, the Bills better have an answer for Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry or things can and will get out of hand fast in the AFC Divisional.
vs. #BALvsBUF | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/Y2SZlNTIUE
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 16, 2025
The New York Jets were a bust, the Miami Dolphins were mediocre, and I don’t think the typical NFL fan can name you any of the New England Patriots wide receivers. With six all-pro players on the roster, the Ravens should be easy favorites over the Bills. Again, however, NFL games aren’t played on paper.
The Buffalo Bills have been generating a lot of hype this season, with many fans and analysts touting them as a Super Bowl contender. However, some are questioning whether this hype may be disproportionate, thanks to the weak competition in the AFC East.
The AFC East has been dominated by the New England Patriots for the past two decades, with the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Bills struggling to keep up. With the Patriots losing Tom Brady and facing uncertainty at the quarterback position, many believe this could be the Bills’ year to take control of the division.
But with the Dolphins and Jets both in rebuilding phases and not expected to be serious contenders, some are questioning whether the Bills’ success in the division may be skewed by the lack of competition. While the Bills have made improvements on both sides of the ball and have a talented roster, they may not be tested as much in the regular season due to the weakness of their division rivals.
Of course, winning the division is just the first step towards a Super Bowl run, and the Bills will have to prove themselves against stronger competition in the playoffs. But for now, it’s worth considering whether the Bills’ hype may be inflated due to the lack of competition in the AFC East.
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