I remember 2020 season and 2021 season. Coverting a third and long was virtually automatic: Diggs, Beasley, Davis, John Brown, Knox, etc... I didn't run the numbers but this year and last it seemed more difficult. Beasley was Mr Automatic when we really needed him, those years.
Cosell made the observation at the end of 2022/23 season that the Bills offensive scheme was a head scratcher. He felt we used more than usual low percentage plays .. ie: long passes. I agree and feel we've tried too many of those this season as well. Look at the game last week vs Chiefs: Sherfield couldn't catch that bomb ... neither could Diggs. I understand you have to take a shot once in a while, especially with #17, but to rely on Sherfield and a low performance Diggs (vs Sneed) was either poor play calling or decision making on JA.