The Buffalo Bills are just two wins away from punching their ticket back to the Super Bowl - and while their playoff push is alive and well, there’s no denying the questions surrounding their wide receiver room.
After edging out the Jacksonville Jaguars in a tight 27-24 win at EverBank Stadium, Josh Allen and the Bills now head into a high-stakes divisional round matchup against the top-seeded Denver Broncos. This isn’t just any playoff showdown - it’s a rematch with a little extra heat. Denver’s still smarting from their early playoff exit at the hands of Buffalo back in 2024, and they’ll be looking to return the favor on their home turf at Mile High.
For Buffalo, the postseason path is clear, but the long-term vision? That’s where things get interesting.
Since Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans after the 2023 season, the Bills have been searching for a new identity at wide receiver. The committee approach has been the go-to strategy under the current offensive coordinator, and while it’s kept the offense afloat, it hasn’t exactly sparked fear in opposing secondaries. The truth is, in today’s NFL, a legitimate No. 1 wideout isn’t a luxury - it’s a necessity, especially for teams with Super Bowl ambitions.
That need became even more glaring after Gabe Davis went down with a season-ending injury in the win over Jacksonville. Without him, the Bills are thin at the position, and the lack of a true alpha in the receiving corps could be the difference between a deep playoff run and another offseason full of what-ifs.
That’s why the buzz around a potential splash trade this offseason is starting to pick up. One name that’s been floated as a possible fix? Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers.
Aiyuk has all the traits the Bills are missing right now. He’s a sharp route-runner, a reliable target against man coverage, and a proven playmaker when healthy. According to recent speculation, a trade package involving rookie wideout Keon Coleman and a fifth-round pick could be enough to get Buffalo into the conversation.
It’s a bold idea, but bold might be exactly what the Bills need. Allen is in his prime, the defense remains stout, and the window is still open - but it won’t stay that way forever. Adding a receiver like Aiyuk would give Buffalo the kind of offensive weapon that can take over a game, especially when the stakes are highest.
There’s also chatter about AJ Brown potentially being on the move, and if the Philadelphia Eagles decide to shake things up, the Bills could be in the mix. Of course, that would likely spark a bidding war with AFC East rival New England, who are also rumored to be in the market for a top-tier receiver.
Bottom line: if the Bills want to keep pace with the league’s elite - and finally get over the Super Bowl hump - they’ll need more than just Allen’s arm and a patchwork group of pass-catchers. Whether it’s Aiyuk, Brown, or another big name, Buffalo has to start thinking big. The clock’s ticking, and the time to strike might be now.