Bills' QB-RB-WR trio given favorable triplet ranking by NFL media

Buffalo's offense is in good hands for 2025

Dec 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) celebrates a touchdown with Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

NFL Network's Gennaro Filice, Editor at Large, ranked every team's trio of QB/RB/pass catcher, with the Buffalo Bills receiving a favorable sixth place ranking.

6. Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen - James Cook - Khalil Shakir

Filice writes, "As a superstar quarterback at the peak of his powers, Josh Allen is the obvious headliner here, but don't disparage his two 25-year-old bandmates, especially now that they'll stay on tour for the foreseeable future."

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) jumps in to celebrate with Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) after his 13 yard touchdown catch. | Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK

GM Brandon Beane signed both Cook and Shakir to extensions this offseason, with the former earning a four-year, $46 million extension, and the latter receiving a four-year, $53 million extension.

With both offensive cornerstones locked up through 2029, "the reigning league MVP will continue through his prime with a binky in the backfield and a go-to target in the slot," explains Filice.

The top five trios included the San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions, with the Baltimore Ravens taking the top spot. The Kansas City Chiefs just missed the top 10 with an 11th place ranking, while the highest ranked division rival was the 18th place Miami Dolphins.

Aug 23, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Bills moved up five spots from Filice's 2024 triplet rankings, where he correctly predicted Allen's MVP award, but incorrectly assumed Dalton Kincaid would emerge as the top receiving threat in Joe Brady's offense.

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A league-leading 16 rushing touchdowns for Cook, along with 1,267 yards from scrimmage and a Pro Bowl selection helped boost his stock heading into 2025. Meanwhile, Shakir enjoyed a breakout season, leading the team in targets (100), receptions (76) and yards (821) last season, justifying the team's five-spot jump for the 2025 rankings.

Filice concludes, "The future's bright for this triumvirate."

Dec 1, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates scoring a touchdown with running back James Cook (4) | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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