Kevin Szafraniec explains how continuing to operate with Buffalo’s offensive blueprint from 2024 should keep Josh Allen’s elite fantasy production going for the foreseeable future and why 2025 could be the year he and the Bills get over the hump in the AFC.
Over the past five seasons, the Buffalo Bills have won five AFC East championships. During that span, they have made it to the divisional round every year, including two appearances in the AFC Championship game. However, in four of those five years, their season has been ended by Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
After witnessing Tom Brady and Peyton Manning dominate the AFC for the better part of two decades to start the 2000s, it appears that they have passed the torch to Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen to carry on that same legacy for the foreseeable future. The presence of three perennial powerhouses in the AFC has created a yearly pressure cooker in the playoffs, where one small misstep can mean the difference between winning and losing. So far, Mahomes has stood supreme over his contemporaries, but chinks in the Chiefs’ armor have started to become more noticeable in recent seasons.
As the window of opportunity in the AFC begins to open further, the Bills have built up their roster to strike. After making strides under a new offensive direction last season, Allen has everything he needs to continue his elite ways in 2025. With Allen appearing to be one of the safest bets in all of fantasy, which of his Buffalo teammates are poised to ride alongside him in delivering championships to fantasy managers this season?
AFC North
- Baltimore Ravens: There Is No End in Sight for Lamar Jackson’s Fantasy Domination
- Cleveland Browns: There Are Gems to Be Found on Kevin Stefanski’s Offense If You Know Where to Look
- Cincinnati Bengals: Poor Real-Life Roster Construction Creates Elite Fantasy Pathways for the Bengals’ Stars
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Aaron Rodgers Grabs the Headlines, but his Teammates are the Real Fantasy Stars
AFC South
- Houston Texans: Why New Weapons and a New Scheme Will Lead to a C.J. Stroud Bounceback
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 2025 Represents Trevor Lawrence’s Best Chance Yet to Reach His Ceiling
- Tennessee Titans: Will an Abundance of Garbage Time Result in Tennessee’s Late-Round Skill-Position Players Returning Big-Time Fantasy Value?
- Indianapolis Colts: Sitting in QB Purgatory May Limit the Offense in 2025, but 2026 Could Bring an Epic Rebound
AFC East
- Miami Dolphins: Whose Fantasy Arrows Are Pointing Up on a Miami Offense Heading in the Opposite Direction?
- New York Jets: A Shift in Offensive Philosophy Could Result in Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis Forming the Best Backfield in the AFC
- New England Patriots: Drake Maye Still Finds Himself Surrounded by Lackluster Weapons, But He May Thrive Anyway
AFC West
- Denver Broncos: Bo Nix Is About to Join the Ranks of the NFL’s Elite QBs
- Los Angeles Chargers: Has Justin Herbert Forced Greg Roman to Rethink His Offensive Approach?
- Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty Could Emerge to Become the Top Players at Their Positions
NFC North
- Minnesota Vikings: J.J. McCarthy Finds Himself in the Middle of the Perfect Storm for Fantasy Production
- Green Bay Packers: Why the NFL’s Most Complete Roster Is Finally About to Get the Attention It Deserves
- Detroit Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown’s Discounted ADP Has Him Poised to Be 2025’s Most Undervalued Superstar
NFC South
- Atlanta Falcons: Which Players Are Primed to Help Take the Atlanta Offense to the Next Level?
- Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young Is Finally Ready to Deliver on His College Potential
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Despite Yet Another New Offensive Coordinator, Baker Mayfield and Bucky Irving Are Still Set Up to Deliver in 2025
- New Orleans Saints: Alvin Kamara is in Line to Get a High Quantity of Looks on a Saints Offense Short on Quality
NFC East
- Philadelphia Eagles: Why Small Changes Could Lead to Even Bigger Fantasy Scoring in 2025
- Dallas Cowboys: A New Offensive Direction Is Exactly What Dak Prescott Needs to Get Back on Track
- Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels’ Fantasy Ceiling Is Only Limited by the Aging Roster Around Him
NFC West
- San Francisco 49ers: Make Sure You Are Rostering the Next Wave of Stars in Kyle Shanahan’s Offense
- Arizona Cardinals: Why Kyler Murray Will Overcome His Doubters and Return to His Elite Ways
- Los Angeles Rams: History Is Getting Ready to Repeat Itself in L.A. as Puka Nacua Eyes 2025’s Overall WR1 Spot
- Seattle Seahawks: The Discount ADPs of Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet Make Them the Most Undervalued Backfield in Fantasy
The Bills Went Up Early and Often in 2024
In 2024, we saw Buffalo’s explosive offense take another unlikely step forward, making them the no. 2 scoring team in the entire NFL. Despite the jump in scoring, the Bills actually averaged four fewer plays per game, hinting at a more efficient offense overall. Although the defense gave up an additional 3.4 points per game compared to 2023, this was not much of an issue given the fact that, on average, Buffalo outscored their opponents by 9.2 points per game.
