As the Buffalo Bills head into their bye week searching for offensive answers, one thing has become clear — offensive coordinator Joe Brady isn’t looking for help from outside. Despite weeks of speculation that the Bills might pursue a veteran wide receiver before the trade deadline, Brady made his stance firm: he’s sticking with the guys already in the locker room.

“I think you guys think I’m lying when I say this, but I’m good with our guys,” Brady told reporters this week. “I have confidence. We’ve got enough talent here — we just need to execute better.”

It’s a bold statement considering the team’s early struggles through six weeks. The Bills’ passing game, once feared across the AFC, has looked inconsistent and short on explosiveness. Young receivers like

Khalil Shakir (25 receptions, 268 yards, 2 touchdowns) and rookie Keon Coleman (24 receptions, 237 yards, 2 touchdowns) have shown flashes of potential but haven’t delivered the consistent production quarterback

Josh Allen needs to stretch defenses.

Veteran tight end Dalton Kincaid has quietly become Allen’s most reliable option, while defenses have focused heavily on limiting deep plays — a blueprint that’s slowed Buffalo’s rhythm and frustrated fans eager for the offensive fireworks of old. Yet, Brady believes the solution lies in coaching, not transactions.

“We’ve got to be sharper with our spacing, our timing, and our communication,” he explained. “That’s on me as much as anyone else. The bye week is for reflection — for getting our details right and getting back to who we are offensively.”

The Bills’ decision not to pursue reinforcements mirrors their organizational philosophy: trust player development, not desperation. General manager Brandon Beane has also hinted that the team isn’t eager to sacrifice future draft capital for a short-term fix unless the right deal emerges.

Still, critics argue that Buffalo’s offense lacks a true WR1 presence since the departure of Stefon Diggs, and that relying on youth alone could backfire as the team battles for playoff positioning in the competitive AFC East.

For Brady, though, the message is about belief — not panic. “We’ve seen what this group can do when they’re clicking,” he said. “It’s my job to make sure that happens again. No excuses.”

The Bills enter the bye at a crossroads: their defense has held strong, but the offense must rediscover its identity to stay relevant in the playoff race. Brady’s decision to double down on his receivers rather than seek new faces will either prove to be a masterclass in trust — or the turning point that defines Buffalo’s 2025 season.

Stay tuned to ESPN for updates on the Bills’ offensive reset and Joe Brady’s plan to reignite Josh Allen and the passing game after the bye.

As the Buffalo Bills head into their bye week searching for offensive answers, one thing has become clear — offensive coordinator Joe Brady isn’t looking for help from outside. Despite weeks of speculation that the Bills might pursue a veteran wide receiver before the trade deadline, Brady made his stance firm: he’s sticking with the guys already in the locker room.

“I think you guys think I’m lying when I say this, but I’m good with our guys,” Brady told reporters this week. “I have confidence. We’ve got enough talent here — we just need to execute better.”

It’s a bold statement considering the team’s early struggles through six weeks. The Bills’ passing game, once feared across the AFC, has looked inconsistent and short on explosiveness. Young receivers like

Khalil Shakir (25 receptions, 268 yards, 2 touchdowns) and rookie Keon Coleman (24 receptions, 237 yards, 2 touchdowns) have shown flashes of potential but haven’t delivered the consistent production quarterback

Josh Allen needs to stretch defenses.

Veteran tight end Dalton Kincaid has quietly become Allen’s most reliable option, while defenses have focused heavily on limiting deep plays — a blueprint that’s slowed Buffalo’s rhythm and frustrated fans eager for the offensive fireworks of old. Yet, Brady believes the solution lies in coaching, not transactions.

“We’ve got to be sharper with our spacing, our timing, and our communication,” he explained. “That’s on me as much as anyone else. The bye week is for reflection — for getting our details right and getting back to who we are offensively.”

The Bills’ decision not to pursue reinforcements mirrors their organizational philosophy: trust player development, not desperation. General manager Brandon Beane has also hinted that the team isn’t eager to sacrifice future draft capital for a short-term fix unless the right deal emerges.

Still, critics argue that Buffalo’s offense lacks a true WR1 presence since the departure of Stefon Diggs, and that relying on youth alone could backfire as the team battles for playoff positioning in the competitive AFC East.

For Brady, though, the message is about belief — not panic. “We’ve seen what this group can do when they’re clicking,” he said. “It’s my job to make sure that happens again. No excuses.”

The Bills enter the bye at a crossroads: their defense has held strong, but the offense must rediscover its identity to stay relevant in the playoff race. Brady’s decision to double down on his receivers rather than seek new faces will either prove to be a masterclass in trust — or the turning point that defines Buffalo’s 2025 season.

Stay tuned to ESPN for updates on the Bills’ offensive reset and Joe Brady’s plan to reignite Josh Allen and the passing game after the bye.