"As we roll into the second half of the 2025 NFL season, we've seen the good and bad of offensive coordinators and playcallers across the league. New England Patriots OC Josh McDaniels has helped elevate quarterback Drake Maye into the MVP conversation, and Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen has called plays that have put running back Jonathan Taylor on a potentially historic pace."
"What has gone right? The Bills' rushing attack. Running back James Cook III is having a career season thus far, averaging 102.2 yards per game, while the Bills lead the league in rushing yards per game at 153.2. When this offense is at its best, it's with its running game, led by the offensive line. What has gone wrong? The passing game. The Bills have been unable to get the ball consistently downfield, through a lack of open receivers and play design, and it has resulted in Josh Allen forcing the ball in certain situations."
Coordinators and playcallers across the NFL receive midseason evaluations based on offensive outcomes. Some coordinators have elevated quarterbacks into MVP conversations and others have engineered historic rushing paces. Several teams have changed playcallers or promoted coordinators to head-coach roles amid offensive struggles. Seven weeks remain, increasing pressure on offensive staffs to find winning formulas and improve results to enhance head-coach prospects. The Buffalo offense leads the league in rushing, driven by James Cook and the offensive line, but struggles to get the ball consistently downfield, producing turnovers and added pressure on the quarterback. Restoring passing rhythm is essential for overall improvement.
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