Stefon Diggs had a strong start to the 2023 season before hitting a wall around the midway point of the season.
Though Diggs saw a sharp drop in production down the final stretch of the season and had no meaningful contributions in the playoffs, general manager Brandon Beane made it clear that the team still sees him as the No. 1 receiver heading into 2024.
Speaking to reporters after the team’s divisional-round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on January 21, Beane stressed that he still believes Diggs will have a lot to contribute to the team in 2024.
After an offseason filled with off-the-field drama, Diggs looked his old self to start the 2023 season. Through the first nine games of the season, the All-Pro receiver was on pace to reach 1,575 yards and 13 touchdowns, then saw a sharp dropoff the remainder of the season.
Over the last seven games of the season including the team’s two playoff games, Diggs averaged just 41 receiving yards per game and had no touchdowns — the longest stretch of his career without finding the endzone. His struggles culminated with a key drop in the fourth quarter of the team’s playoff exit, when he saw a 64-yard heave from quarterabck Josh Allen slip through his hands.
