The Buffalo Bills – The Absurdity of Football

The Buffalo Bills passed on Stefon Diggs this offseason, leaving them with one of the worst receiving rooms in the NFL. They were linked to Tee Higgins and Brandon Aiyuk, but ultimately settled on Keon Coleman as their WR1 of the future. They paired Coleman with an intriguing running back (Ray Davis). So, let’s take a look at their 2024 fantasy football options, shall we?

BUFFALO BILLS 2024 DRAFT COMPLETE RESULTS

2nd round, 33rd overall pick: Keon Coleman, receiver, FSU (6’4″, 210 lbs)

Talent:

Keon Coleman is going to be a very good receiver in the NFL, but there is a huge gap between Marv/Odunze/Nabers and Coleman. Still, if I had to define his game in one word, it would be leverage. While guys like N’Keal Harry were good 50-50 players in college because they were big and strong, Coleman is a great 50-50 player because he knows how to put himself in a position where only he can catch the ball. He is just a very smart route runner, who thrives against off-man and zone coverage. While the press man gives him problems, it is not because of a lack of strength, it is a lack of creativity on route runs. Overall, Coleman is incredibly good at finding space, and he is an expert on back-shoulder fades. While he’s better in back-shoulder fades, he’s also incredible with the ball in his hands (he’s somewhat creative and quick) and is a good high-pointer. Overall, he’s a complete package at receiver.

Opportunity 2024:

Outside of Marvin Harrison Jr., there is no receiver with more opportunity than Keon Coleman in 2024. Everyone else is dealing with confusing receiver rooms, questionable passing games, or bad quarterback situations. But Keon Coleman has Josh Allen, and his biggest competition for targets is a couple of tight ends. He has 130 easy targets this season, if he stays healthy. The Bills only made one upgrade to their receiver room after the Stefon Diggs trade, and that was acquiring Keon Coleman. Everyone else in that room is a depth piece, but Coleman is a true difference-maker who will have every chance to succeed.

2024 Fantasy Football Outlook:

I’m selecting Keon Coleman everywhere I can. He’s currently the WR49 off the board, and he falls behind Ladd McConkey, Dallas Goedert, and Jared Goff. Coleman has top-24 potential in Buffalo, given the lack of options around him that makes him a prime target for a top-three quarterback in the NFL.

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Fourth round, 128th overall pick: Ray Davis, running back, Kentucky (5’8″ 211 lbs)

Talent:

Davis is a lot of fun to watch. He’s elusive and can get to the edge faster than any defender (though we’ll get to that in a second); Davis can also knock anyone off their shoes in one-on-ones. Stacks at the line of scrimmage aren’t a problem for him either, as he can bounce off them and accelerate quickly to the second level, turning what could be a loss of yards into a modest gain. If blocking allows, his above-average vision allows him to maximize his short-yardage runs. Despite his size, he invites contact and always strives to drop forward on runs and keep his legs moving.

Davis was a true three-down back at Kentucky, capable of blocking passes and working as a good wide receiver in space, though those touches were manufactured and he rarely ran routes. He still has some flaws, though, as he needs to be a little more patient in the open field (he often ends up jostling primary blockers because he doesn’t catch up), and he struggles to get to the edge if there are more than two defenders because he focuses on dodging one instead of getting to the open field.

Opportunity 2024:

Ray Davis won’t be Buffalo’s RB1, at least not until James Cook is healthy. But given that the rest of the running backs room is comprised of Ty Johnson, Darrynton Evans, and Frank Gore Jr., he won’t be lower than the room’s RB2 either. He’s expected to be used at about 35-40 percent of running backs in Buffalo, which means he has immediate flexibility appeal in deeper leagues, with the ability to take on more if James Cook struggles or gets injured.

2024 Fantasy Football Outlook:

Ray Davis is a rookie worth drafting in a league with no more than 10 teams. However, he’s a reserve player who shouldn’t be a big part of your draft strategy. He could immediately play high volume if Cook gets hurt (Cook averaged over 20 touches per game late last season). But if Cook stays up, he’ll be nothing more than a flex player during the bye week.

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