ORCHARD PARK - The return of the Buffalo Bills ’ downfield passing game was perhaps the most important aspect of their 44-32 victory Sunday over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .

Because the play of their wide receivers has been so inconsistent, due mainly to the group’s collective inability to win on routes, Josh Allen has been neutered all season, relying on tunnel screens and yards after the catch to move the ball through the air.

That changed at blustery Highmark Stadium as Keon Coleman and Elijah Moore were benched with Joshua Palmer (returning from injury) and practice squad elevation Gabe Davis taking their places, and Tyrell Shavers - usually an afterthought in the route tree - stepping up with a career-best day.

“Good to see. Really good to see,” coach Sean McDermott said of All

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