CB Josh Norman is dealing with a hamstring injury ahead of Week 1's game versus the Jets.

Analysis: Norman was in a tight battle for the starting CB job opposite Tre'Davious White, so even if he can't go, Levi Wallace is an adequate replacement. The Bills won't need much more than adequate, either, as the Jets' receiving corps isn't too threatening led by WRs Breshad Perriman and Jamison Crowder, while TE Chris Herndon should have a role as well. Crowder is the only player with sustained NFL production, and with a brutal defense that could force them to throw more, Darnold may be back on the…read more

The Bills ranked second in 2019 with 16.2 points allowed per game.

Analysis: The Bills' defense kept games competitive for an offense that was otherwise lethargic, but the defensive unit still fell short of major fantasy production, as it ranked 12th with 44 sacks and tied for 10th with 23 turnovers. They retained most of their players, however, and added Josh Norman to replace E.J. Gaines, who opted out. It should profile as a top-12 unit this year regardless of if whether or not it records more turnovers and sacks, and it could pop into top-5 territory with just a…read more

The Bills allowed 24 points and 414 total yards in Week 16's loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: It was the second-most yards the Bills have allowed all year, but they forced a turnover for the sixth straight game. The Bills continue to sport the second-best defense -- 16.4 PPG allowed -- and they've forced enough turnovers (22) for an admirable ceiling. On the other hand, the Jets have coughed up 24 turnovers this season and Sam Darnold is sacked on 7.1 percent of dropbacks -- the 12th-most in the league. The Bills are a top-tier start regardless, but their floor gets even higher if Robby…read more

The Bills allowed 10 points and forced five turnovers in Week 15's win over the Steelers.

Analysis: The Bills exceeded the high expectations they had going against Devlin Hodges and the injury-riddled Steelers. They'll need to put their best foot forward again with the AFC East title on the line in Week 16 against the Patriots. The two teams have already met once in Buffalo, when the Bills held the Patriots to 16 points and forced a turnover. The Patriots' offense hasn't been impressive lately, falling below 23 points in four of the last five games, while Tom Brady finished below 200 passing…read more

The Bills allowed 15 points and 426 total yards to the Cowboys in Week 13's win.

Analysis: Despite the high yardage, the Bills made key stops and forced two turnovers (while also lucking into missed field goals) to keep the Cowboys off the scoreboard. Dallas was one of the top offenses in the league, but Baltimore is on another level with a league-high 33.8 PPG and 420.8 YPG. The Bills deserve some benefit of the doubt, though, as they rank third in the league with 15.6 points against per game, so they could scrape together some fantasy value. However, the Ravens have turned the ball…read more

The Bills held the Broncos to three points and 134 total yards in Week 12's win.

Analysis: The Bills also snagged an interception and sacked Brandon Allen four times to put together a superb fantasy performance. They'll face off against a more-legitimate offense in Thursday's contest, however, as the Cowboys lead the league with 433.4 YPG while ranking sixth with 26.8 PPG. The Bills' strong suit is against the pass, as they average three sacks per game (seventh) and allow just 6.0 YPA (third), so something's going to have to give. The Cowboys appeared willing to pound their ground…read more

The Bills allowed 20 points and forced a turnover during Week 11's win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: The Bills forced their first turnover in three games, but they allowed a season-high 280 passing yards to Ryan Fitzpatrick. They'll need to clean that up soon, although it may withstand another week since they face Brandon Allen and the Broncos at home. Since taking over as starter, Allen has completed just 49.3 percent of his passes while marking a respectable 7.6 YPA. He's faced strong pass defenses in the Vikings and Browns, but the Bills' defense ranks better at No. 3 with 197.2 passing…read more

The Bills allowed 19 points and didn't force a turnover during Week 10's loss to the Browns.

Analysis: The Bills held QB Baker Mayfield in check to the tune of 6.3 YPA, but he was able to toss two touchdowns. Their run defense -- which has been an issue all year -- allowed the Browns to open the game up with 147 yards on 26 attempts (5.7 YPC). Allowing 19 points is nothing to be ashamed of, but the Bills need to up their turnover total to provide better fantasy value. Enter: Miami. The Dolphins have coughed up two or more turnovers in four of their last five outings, and QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has…read more