2020 season outlook: How will Bills fare as hunted vs. hunter? By Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter Sep 9, 2020 Sep 9, 2020 Updated Sep 21, 2023 0 The acquisition of Stefon Diggs gives the Buffalo Bills a true No. 1 receiver. James P. McCoy / Buffalo News Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter It’s newsworthy now when a national pundit doesn’t pick the Buffalo Bills to win the AFC East.kAmxD E96C6 2 36EE6C H2J E@ 56D4C:36 ;FDE 9@H 72C E96 7C2?49:D6 92D 4@>6 6?E6C:?8 E96 7@FCE9 J62C @7 E96 “|4q62?6” 6C2nk^AmkAm&?56C v6?6C2= |2?286C qC2?5@? q62?6 2?5 9625 4@249 $62? |4s6C>@EE[ 6IA64E2E:@?D 92G6 C:D6? E@ =6G6=D ?@E D66? :? qF772=@ D:?46 E96 `hh_D] x? 724E[ E96 =2DE E:>6 E96 q:==D H@? 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