Bills offense has won despite WR challenges. Can it continue?

"Brandin Cooks had a smile on his face. Standing in the indoor fieldhouse at the Buffalo Bills' practice facility, the veteran wide receiver was asked questions ahead of the team's wild-card game at the Jacksonville Jaguars, his first playoff game as a Bill. Does this offense have another gear it just hasn't found yet? "Absolutely," Cooks grinned. He declined to elaborate, instead saying, "That's it. You're not gonna get me.""

"Against the Jaguars, the offense put together consecutive fourth-quarter touchdown drives that sealed the game, with help from a Cole Bishop interception. Quarterback Josh Allen willed the Bills down the field despite the running game's season-worst performance (79 yards) and a wide receiver corps that despite a strong day had struggled to find consistency and underperformed this season. Cooks played a significant role in the win, including catching a 36-yard pass from Allen to set up the winning score."

"The Bills, however, didn't leave the game unscathed. Instead, they were dealt an onslaught of receiver injuries this past week. Joshua Palmer was placed on injured reserve (IR) before the win against the Jaguars, and both Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers suffered torn ACLs in Jacksonville. The Bills have proved that winning games without an obvious No. 1 receiver is feasible with Allen at the helm and heavy usage of their tight ends and running backs, but the question remains about winning the game -- Super Bowl LX. In 2024, the offense broke franchise records for points and touchdowns but lost in the AFC Championship Game. There are clear top targets in tight end Dalton Kincaid, who is a di"

Brandin Cooks expressed confidence before the Bills' wild-card game while declining to elaborate. The Bills produced consecutive fourth-quarter touchdown drives and a Cole Bishop interception to secure the win. Josh Allen led late-game drives despite a season-worst rushing output and an inconsistent receiver corps. Cooks contributed, including a 36-yard catch that set up the deciding score. The team sustained significant receiver injuries, with Joshua Palmer placed on IR and Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers suffering torn ACLs. The Bills have shown they can win without a clear No. 1 receiver, but questions about Super Bowl contention remain despite record-setting offensive production in 2024.

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