Stefon Diggs, now a wide receiver for the New England Patriots, addressed Buffalo Bills fans during a short Q&A session before Super Bowl LX in California, encouraging them to continue supporting quarterback Josh Allen. Despite a complicated end to his own time with the Bills, Diggs expressed respect and affection for the team and urged fans to place their trust in Allen’s abilities.
Diggs emphasized the importance of the Bills quarterback, calling him a future Hall of Famer and encouraging fans to stand behind him even though Diggs acknowledged that some are not fans of him anymore.
Listen. I love y’all. I know I’m far gone, but I do miss y’all. I have a great relationship with y’all. Keep hanging your head on that quarterback. That quarterback is a Hall of Famer.
– Stefon Diggs
The Impact of Diggs’ Career with the Bills and His Transition
During four seasons with the Bills, Stefon Diggs made a significant impact, appearing in 66 games and recording 445 receptions for 5,372 yards along with 37 touchdowns. His arrival coincided with a notable leap in Josh Allen’s performance, with Allen’s completion percentage rising from 58% to 69% in his first year playing alongside Diggs. This improvement helped propel Allen to elite status in the AFC and the NFL overall.
However, by the end of Diggs’ tenure, his relationship with Allen and the team had grown tense. Reports surfaced of heated exchanges between Diggs and Allen following the Bills’ disappointing playoff exit in 2023, marking a turning point that led to Diggs leaving Buffalo.
Parts of me wish things were different. I’ve got a lot of love and respect for that team.
– Stefon Diggs
Despite his departure, Diggs remained connected to former teammates like Gabe Davis, who returned to the Bills for the 2025 season. Diggs showed enthusiasm about the reunion by joking about getting the old group back together alongside other players like Cole Beasley.
I was like, ‘Look at you go. “Y’all getting the band back together? I said, ‘Where’s Cole Beasley at?’
– Stefon Diggs
After his trade to the Houston Texans, which was marred by injuries, Diggs signed a three-year deal with the Patriots last year, aiming to extend his career and contribute in a new environment.
Diggs Reflects on His Role with the Patriots and Leadership Growth
Although many expected Diggs to decline due to age, he defied projections by posting another 1,000-yard receiving season and guiding the Patriots to the Super Bowl. His role evolved into a more mature and team-oriented leader, as he adapted to the coaching style of Josh McDaniels and head coach Mike Vrabel, focusing on distribution of opportunities among all players.
When I got it, nothing changed. I had playmakers around me, and coach [Josh] McDaniels does a great job of spreading the ball around… Part of having the success we’ve had on offense because everyone gets a little piece of the pie. Maybe we get a little bit more this week, maybe a little less next week. So, having to handle that, having to navigate that, I just knew that like, I’m gonna get my opportunities, they’re going to come.
– Stefon Diggs
Josh Allen Takes Responsibility for Bills’ Playoff Exit
The Bills’ 2025 season came to an early end in the divisional round, with quarterback Josh Allen accepting responsibility for the loss. Allen remarked that if he had made just one more critical play during the Denver game, the team’s circumstances could be drastically different.
If I make one more play, that game in Denver, we’re probably not having this press conference right now. We’re probably not making a change. In all honesty, we’re probably getting ready to play another game.
– Josh Allen
Following the playoff defeat, the Bills made significant changes, firing head coach Sean McDermott and promoting Joe Brady from offensive coordinator to the head coaching position, signifying a shift in leadership aimed at reinvigorating the team’s future prospects.
The Broader Context of Diggs’ Influence and the Bills’ Outlook
Stefon Diggs’ career with Buffalo remains a defining period for both him and the franchise. His presence elevated Josh Allen’s play and helped solidify the Bills as an AFC contender. Moving forward, Diggs’ message to Buffalo fans underscores the importance of trusting Allen’s continued growth and potential to lead the team to success.
With Diggs now competing in the Super Bowl for the Patriots and the Bills restructuring under new leadership, the NFL landscape in the AFC is set for dynamic changes in the coming seasons. Fans and analysts alike will be watching how Allen responds to the pressures and expectations, while Diggs aims to add a championship to his already impressive career.
Stefon Diggs’ message to Bills fans:
“Keep hanging your head on that quarterback. That quarterback is a hall of famer … I know there not huge fans of me at this point”#thesickpodcast pic.twitter.com/q85Vu6Rpte
— The Sick Podcast – Bills Banter (@sickpodbills) February 3, 2026
Stefon Diggs speaks about how his time playing with playmakers in Buffalo helped him get in the mindset that it takes everyone to win pic.twitter.com/9rWd5ofv5n
— The Sick Podcast – Bills Banter (@sickpodbills) February 3, 2026
