Bills' offense is worst in the league in very important statistical category

Jarrett Bailey

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The Buffalo Bills have been one of the best teams, and one of the best offenses, in the NFL for the last half decade. 

Last season, the Bills finished third in the NFL in EPA per play and second in success rate. However, there is one aspect of the game that Buffalo has consistently struggled with - finishing at the goal line.

In 2023, the Bills were 31st in the league at goal line passing in terms of EPA per play. And over the last three years, the Bills rank last in EPA per attempt and 32nd in success rate from the goal line.

For whatever reason, the Bills just can’t seem to convert through the air when they get down to the one. However, under Joe Brady, the Bills showed more of a willingness to run the ball far more often. They also leaned into utilizing Josh Allen’s legs. When they get down to the one yard-line, expect more sneaks from Allen, similar to how the Philadelphia Eagles run the ball with Jalen Hurts. Instead of a tush push, though, Allen’s frame and physicality will be used to power the ball into the end zone.

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Jarrett Bailey is a freelance NFL writer for The Sporting News. He previously wrote for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, The 33rd Team and Pro Football Network. Enjoyer of chocolate milk, metal music, Batman, pasta salad, and pro wrestling. There is nothing more breathtaking than a Jeff Hardy swanton bomb.