5 bold predictions for Buffalo Bills in 2021
1. Devin Singletary will average more than 5 yards per carry
The emergence of a dynamic passing attack was the headline story for the Bills’ offense last season. This year, they need to see their run game take a meaningful step forward.
That doesn’t mean Buffalo is going to suddenly transform its offense to a pro-style, run-heavy attack. They just need more efficiency from their top rushers. Devin Singletary, in particular, has a chance to do big things for McDermott’s offense.
The 23-year-old running back was good for Buffalo in 2020, but he wasn’t anything approaching great. He toted the ball 156 times for 687 yards and just two touchdowns. That gave him a respectable yards per carry average of 4.4.
In 2021 they need Singletary to show off more big-play ability with the football. His one-cut running style gives him a chance to quickly break into the opposing secondary and rip off chunks of yardage when he’s at his best. The key for Singletary in 2021 will be to make sure he gets north and south quicker than he did last year.
Next. Buffalo Bills 7-round mock draft. dark
If Singletary shows more willingness to put his head down and grind out 4-5 yards when he only has a sliver of space then his efficiency can take a big step forward. Averaging more than 5 yards per carry is an ambitious, but infinitely reachable goal for him in 2021. It’s the type of leap that can help the Bills be legitimate Super Bowl contenders.