The Buffalo Bills first adopted their “everybody eats” approach in 2024 following the departures of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. Embracing a new passing style designed to spread out the targets, the Bills found success with this strategy last season. However, this year, without a bona fide No. 1 receiver to support quarterback Josh Allen, the team has struggled.
One insider believes the Bills will address this issue next season by targeting a former NFL receiving leader who might surprisingly become available via trade.
### Bills and Vikings Could Swap Again
The Bills experienced great success with their 2020 trade with the Minnesota Vikings, acquiring Stefon Diggs while sending a No. 1 pick used by the Vikings to select receiver Justin Jefferson. Although Jefferson still has three years remaining on a four-year, $140 million contract extension signed last year, rumors suggest he could hit the trade block amid a disappointing season and rising tensions with Minnesota’s organization.
Reporter Jacob Infante from PFSN indicated that should the Vikings decide to trade Jefferson, the Bills could be front-runners to acquire him.
> “It’s becoming a running gag that the Buffalo Bills are consistently unable to get over the hump that is beating the Kansas City Chiefs in the postseason,” Infante wrote.
> “They’re consistently one of the top teams in the NFL, but they’ve yet to make a Super Bowl since Josh Allen became their quarterback. Should they fail to reach that goal again this year, they may need to swing for the fences, even if it means getting creative with their lack of cap space.”
Infante also emphasized the Bills’ current lack of a true No. 1 receiver, noting that Khalil Shakir has taken that role by default but doesn’t provide the star-level production the team needs.
> “Khalil Shakir is a perfectly capable complementary weapon, but Buffalo doesn’t have a star pass-catcher on their offense to instill fear into opposing defenses,” he wrote.
> “Allen has been an MVP before with a middling supporting cast. Imagine what he could do with an elite WR1 like Jefferson.”
### Justin Jefferson Opens Up on a Difficult Season
Justin Jefferson has been candid about his disappointment with the Vikings’ trajectory this season. After a surprising 14-3 record last year behind the resurgent Sam Darnold, Minnesota chose to let Darnold leave in free agency, instead turning to the untested J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback.
This decision has not paid off as hoped. While Darnold leads the Seattle Seahawks to a 9-3 record, McCarthy has struggled with injuries and inconsistent play for the Vikings.
Though hesitant to label the season a complete wash, Jefferson admitted that the current campaign has been disappointing.
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With the Bills’ need for a top-tier receiver and Jefferson’s uncertain future in Minnesota, a reunion via trade could be on the horizon — one that might finally help Josh Allen and Buffalo get over that postseason hump.
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