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Josh Allen and DJ Moore show signs of bringing back big-play dimension to Bills offense
Josh Allen’s timing with DJ Moore is giving Buffalo a new deep threat, while Joe Brady says the receiver adds speed and big-play value.
The Buffalo Bills acquired wide receiver DJ Moore in a March trade with the Chicago Bears, adding a proven deep threat to an offense that previously lacked separation and explosive plays.
Head coach Joe Brady targeted Moore to address a stagnant passing attack; the team ranked in the league's bottom half for average completion depth over three years, averaging just 3,700 passing yards recently.
Their rapport crystallized during a training camp drill when Allen launched a would-be 60-yard touchdown pass to Moore, with defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard noting Moore's explosive ability to "erase a lot of mistakes."
Allen admitted he initially struggled, often "trying to be perfect" when throwing to Moore, but reported the connection clicked after deciding to "just throw it" without aiming his passes.
Moore's presence forces defensive adjustments that create opportunities for teammates like tight end Dalton Kincaid, positioning the Bills for a more dangerous, multi-dimensional offensive attack moving forward.