Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs have been a match made in heaven. Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs have produced one of the deadliest quarterback wide reciever duos in the league. Allen and Diggs have had a lot of success on the gridiron. The duo has been able to see the field the same way and attack various defensive coverages. Their chemistry and play on the field have been nothing short of dominant.
The relationship between wide receivers and quarterbacks is special. Famous quarterback and wide receiver duos in the past include Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, Matt Ryan and Julio Jones, and Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson. These duos took over the NFL. Strong quarterback wide receiver duos have produced game changing plays, game winning touchdowns, and memories for football fans.
Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs
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It’s the Buffalo duo’s seventh touchdown hookup in seven games.
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Stefon Diggs was traded to Buffalo after his relationship with the Vikings soured. Sports analysts questioned how Stefon Diggs would develop chemistry with Josh Allen. Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs quickly gained chemistry by working out together in Miami, Florida during the pandemic. Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs were regarded as the best quarterback wide receiver duo after the 2020 season. Diggs caught 127 passes for 1,535 receiving yards, and scored eight touchdowns.
Buffalo’s offense has taken off since Diggs was acquired. Buffalo currently has the best offense in the NFL. Buffalo’s offense is averaging 430.6 yards per game and is scoring 29 points per game. Stefon Diggs and Josh Allen have created a lethal offense. Josh Allen has passed for 2,198 yards, thrown 19 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Stefon Diggs is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL and has caught 55 passes, recorded 764 receiving yards, and scored seven touchdowns. Josh Allen has been able to call Stefon Diggs during crucial times on the gridiron. Diggs picked up the phone and has been a reliable target. The duo has gotten better over the season and defenses have struggled to stop them.
Josh Allen and Stefon Digg’s Rare Chemistry
Not all quarterback-wide receiver duos are the same. It takes time for a quarterback to trust his wide receiver. Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs connected on a personal level when Diggs arrived in Buffalo. Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs would play video games to develop chemistry off the gridiron. Communication is key to success between quarterbacks and wide receivers. They quickly connected, which doesn’t happen often. Diggs knowledge of the game and superior route running helped Josh Allen trust him.
We have seen quarterbacks struggle to build chemistry with their wide receivers. This season Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has struggled to connect with his young wide receivers. Buffalo Bills fans are blessed to have Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs. Each Sunday has strengthened the chemistry between the two. Josh Allen connected with Stefon Diggs six times for 108 yards and a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers.
Future for Stefon Diggs and Josh Allen
Another mega deal: Bills reached agreement with WR Stefon Diggs on a 4-year, $104 million extension that includes $70 million guaranteed, sources tell ESPN. Deal ties Diggs to Buffalo for six more years, at $124.1M, with the intent from both sides to have him retire in Buffalo. pic.twitter.com/ptSQ3eE54D
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 6, 2022
The sky is the limit for the deadly duo. Josh Allen is entering the prime years of his career and has time to grow with Stefon Diggs. General manager Brandon Beane made sure to keep Allen’s number one target. Stefon Diggs signed a four-year $104 million contract extension over the offseason. Diggs will receive $70 million guaranteed and stay in Buffalo for the next six seasons. If he plays out his contract Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs will continue to dominate NFL secondaries. Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs can also make the case as being one of the best quarterback wide receiver duos in NFL history. Bills Mafia is in good hands with the combination of Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs.
