NFL oddsmakers take extremely strong stance on Bills after blockbuster Stefon Diggs trade
No Stefon Diggs, no problem. At least that's what NFL oddsmakers believe about the Buffalo Bills following the franchise's blockbuster trade of the star wide receiver with the Houston Texans. Moments after Wednesday's news on Diggs being headed to a new team, many wondered about what the expectations were for a Bills team that had […]
No Stefon Diggs, no problem.
At least that's what NFL oddsmakers believe about the Buffalo Bills following the franchise's blockbuster trade of the star wide receiver with the Houston Texans.
Moments after Wednesday's news on Diggs being headed to a new team, many wondered about what the expectations were for a Bills team that had already lost a lot of talent and was now bidding one of its best players adieu.
Well, oddsmakers didn't flinch: Going into the NFL Draft, the Bills remain the favorite to win the AFC East, per DraftKings.
Although they don't have whopping betting odds in their favor, the stance the experts are taking is quite extreme considering the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are both considered Super Bowl contenders.
In other words, winning this division in particular is a massive deal in 2024.
Of course, oddsmakers have been wrong before. It's up to Josh Allen to prove what the Bills are all about. The day before the trade, Diggs tweeted "you sure?" at a fan claiming the receiver wasn't essential to Allen's success.
With knowledge of the trade, the tweet sure hits differently. Allen's chip on his shoulder has never been bigger than it is now and that's likely a big reason why the Bills should still be considered the team to beat in the East.
How far can the Bills move up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft after trading Stefon Diggs?
The Buffalo Bills have traded Stefon Diggs and a couple of Day 3 draft picks to the Houston Texans in return for a 2025 second-rounder, so naturally, the question is what comes next? A big chunk of that answer lies in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bills are currently picking at No. 28 in the […]
