Josh Allen leads 4 Buffalo Bills named NFL’s best players by jersey number

If you own a Josh Allen jersey, you already know No. 17 is elite. But if you’re a fan of ball-snapping, people-moving unsung heroes in the trenches, Buffalo’s No. 66 deserves some love, too.

A quartet of Buffalo Bills players were named to CBS Sports' Top 2025NFL Players by Jersey Number list for the 2025 season: quarterback Josh Allen (No. 17), cornerback Christian Benford (No. 47), center Connor McGovern (No. 66), and left tackle Dion Dawkins (No. 73).

Defensive end Greg Rousseau and tight end Dalton Kincaid were also mentioned as runners-up at their respective numbers, while rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman couldn’t quite dethrone Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith for the coveted No. 0.

Buffalo is the only team from the AFC East on the list. Baltimore leads all teams with nine players featured.

Here’s what CBS had to say about the Bills players who best represent their jersey numbers in 2025.

Josh Allen

Allen continues to redefine the dual-threat quarterback prototype, and CBS Sports acknowledged his dominance with high praise:

“Commanders fans like them some Terry McLaurin, but as with Mahomes, there really isn’t much to debate when it comes to No. 17. It belongs to the guy who most often plays the NFL version of Superman.”

Christian Benford

Benford earned his spot thanks to consistent production in the secondary and a new long-term deal:

“Freshly paid on a long-term deal, Benford is trying to make the high 40s look cool for cornerbacks, turning in back-to-back seasons with at least two picks, two forced fumbles and 10 pass breakups.”

Connor McGovern

McGovern was a breakout star in 2024 after switching from guard to center.

“Not to be confused with the Connor McGovern who last played for the Jets, this guy just earned his first career Pro Bowl honor after seamlessly filling the shoes of Mitch Morse as Josh Allen’s center.”

Dion Dawkins

Dawkins has been selected to four straight Pro Bowls and remains a staple on the Bills’ offensive line, missing only three games in eight seasons.

“Cowboys younger Tyler Smith is a prime candidate to claim this spot as he keeps growing, but Dawkins is a prized blocker on his own, entrenching himself as Josh Allen’s blind-side bodyguard.”

CBS Sports top 25 NFL players by jersey number

• 0 – Roquan Smith, LB, Baltimore
• 1 – Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati
• 2 – Patrick Surtain II, CB, Denver
• 3 – Derwin James, S, Los Angeles Chargers
• 4 – Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas
• 5 – Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington
• 6 – Baker Mayfield, QB, Tampa Bay
• 7 – Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta
• 8 – Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore
• 9 – Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati
• 10 – Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay
• 11 – Micah Parsons, LB, Dallas
• 12 – Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams
• 13 – Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay
• 14 – Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit
• 15 – Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City
• 16 – Jared Goff, QB, Detroit
• 17 – Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo
• 18 – Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota
• 19 – Marvin Mims, WR, Denver
• 20 – Tony Pollard, RB, Tennessee
• 21 – Denzel Ward, CB, Cleveland
• 22 – Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore
• 23 – Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco
• 24 – Derek Stingley Jr., CB, Houston
• 25 – Keisean Nixon, CB, Green Bay
• 26 – Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia
• 27 – Riq Wilson, CB, Seattle
• 28 – Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis
• 29 – Xavier McKinney, S, Green Bay
• 30 – Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina
• 31 – Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Tampa Bay
• 32 – Brian Branch, CB, Detroit
• 33 – Aaron Jones, RB, Minnesota
• 34 – Alex Anzalone, LB, Detroit
• 35 – Jamel Dean, CB, Tampa Bay
• 36 – Jonathan Owens, S, Chicago
• 37 – Amani Hooker, S, Tennessee
• 38 – L’Jarius Sneed, CB, Tennessee
• 39 – Henry To’oTo’o, LB, Houston
• 40 – Jaylon Jones, CB, Indianapolis
• 41 – Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans
• 42 – Patrick Ricard, FB, Baltimore
• 43 – Andrew Van Ginkel, LB, Minnesota
• 44 – Marlon Humphrey, CB, Baltimore
• 45 – E.J. Speed, LB, Houston
• 46 – Jack Campbell, LB, Detroit
• 47 – Christian Benford, CB, Buffalo
• 48 – Jahlani Tavai, LB, New England
• 49 – Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Chicago
• 50 – Vita Vea, DT, Tampa Bay
• 51 – Will Anderson Jr., DE, Houston
• 52 – Creed Humphrey, C, Kansas City
• 53 – Zack Baun, LB, Philadelphia
• 54 – Fred Warner, LB, San Francisco
• 55 – Danielle Hunter, DE, Houston
• 56 – Demario Davis, LB, New Orleans
• 57 – Dre Greenlaw, LB, Denver
• 58 – Penei Sewell, OT, Detroit
• 59 – Casey Kreiter, LS, New York Giants
• 60 – Graham Glasgow, C, Detroit
• 61 – John Michael Schmitz, C, New York Giants
• 62 – Joe Thuney, G, Chicago
• 63 – Chris Lindstrom, G, Atlanta
• 64 – Tyler Linderbaum, C, Baltimore
• 65 – Lane Johnson, OT, Philadelphia
• 66 – Connor McGovern, C, Buffalo
• 67 – Luke Goedeke, OT, Tampa Bay
• 68 – Jordan Mailata, OT, Philadelphia
• 69 – Landon Dickerson, G, Philadelphia
• 70 – Rashawn Slater, OT, Los Angeles Chargers
• 71 – Trent Williams, OT, San Francisco
• 72 – Garett Bolles, OT, Denver
• 73 – Dion Dawkins, OT, Buffalo
• 74 – Elgton Jenkins, C, Green Bay
• 75 – Brian O’Neill, OT, Minnesota
• 76 – Kaleb McGary, OT, Atlanta
• 77 – Quinn Meinerz, OG, Denver
• 78 – Tristan Wirfs, OT, Tampa Bay
• 79 – Ronnie Staley, OT, Baltimore
• 80 – Isaiah Likely, TE, Baltimore
• 81 – Austin Hooper, TE, New England
• 82 – Jaylin Noel, WR, Houston
• 83 – Juwan Johnson, TE, New Orleans
• 84 – Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago
• 85 – George Kittle, TE, San Francisco
• 86 – Zach Ertz, TE, Washington
• 87 – Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City
• 88 – CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas
• 89 – Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas
• 90 – T.J. Watt, LB, Pittsburgh
• 91 – Trey Hendrickson, DE, Cincinnati
• 92 – Nnamdi Madubuike, DT, Baltimore
• 93 – D.J. Jones, DT, Denver
• 94 – Christian Wilkins, DT, Las Vegas
• 95 – Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland
• 96 – Carl Granderson, DE, New Orleans
• 97 – Nick Bosa, DE, San Francisco
• 98 – Maxx Crosby, DE, Las Vegas
• 99 – Leonard Williams, DE, Seattle

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