Buffalo leans into a true team-first passing attack in 2025, spreading targets across Palmer, Moore, Shakir, Kincaid, Knox, Cook and other options after Diggs’ departure. Josh Allen’s efficiency and timing remain the engine, with 2024’s franchise-record scoring powered by broad distribution rather than a single superstar. Baltimore’s revamped secondary—Alexander likely out, with Wiggins, Humphrey, Awuzie and Hamilton delivering playmaking depth—tests Buffalo’s depth but also highlights the Bills’ collective approach as a path to victory in Week 1 at Highmark.

Buffalo’s matchup against Baltimore hinges on whether the new receivers can sustain the spread-minded attack, and whether Allen can exploit the Ravens’ still-improving secondary without a top target carrying the load. The Ravens answered in 2024 by tightening the back end, setting up a contrast between Buffalo’s multi-pronged corps and Baltimore’s strength-on-strength defense, setting the stage for a nuanced, chess-match season opener.