Derrick Henry’s power meets Buffalo’s young interior in a Sunday night showdown with Baltimore. Henry’s size-speed blend keeps Buffalo’s rookie tackles TJ Sanders and Deone Walker honest as Baltimore leans on the offensive line to create lanes and leverage. Baltimore’s offense, spearheaded by Lamar Jackson, can threaten you with downhill runs or spread you out, forcing Buffalo to swarm and scrape to the ball. Terrel Bernard, Matt Milano, and Taylor Rapp anchor Buffalo’s run defense, with Cole Bishop stepping in as a versatile rover behind them.

Buffalo’s challenge is real: Henry has posted massive yardage behind strong lines before, and Baltimore’s scheme can flip tempo at a moment’s notice. Buffalo counters with veteran leadership and a dynamic secondary that must ride run fits and communication, especially against play-action and misdirection. The night should tilt toward disciplined gaps and active pursuit, with Henry poised to influence fantasy lineups through volume and goal-line appearances despite the Bills’ best efforts to limit him.

Josh Allen and Terrel Bernard were named Buffalo Bills' captains for 2025, keeping leadership lean with just two names. Allen, a seven-time Bills captain and the reigning MVP, again anchors the offense. Bernard, Buffalo's defensive play-caller, returns as a captain, providing a steadying voice on that side of the ball.

This two-captain model signals clear roles: Allen at the helm of the offense and Bernard guiding the defense. Bills Wire will monitor updates as the season unfolds, with fantasy managers weighing Allen's floor and ceiling against Bernard's potential impact on the defense and game flow.

James Cook landed a four-year, 48 million extension with 30 million guaranteed, a landmark move visible on HBO’s Hard Knocks and greeted by Bills GM Brandon Beane with a flurry of excitement. Buffalo keeps a top asset at the center of its offense as it pursues a win-now path, while Beane stresses the franchise motto: draft, develop, and sign their own. Alongside Cook, Beane has already re-signed Khalil Shakir, Christian Benford, and Terrel Bernard from the same draft class, signaling a clear commitment to internal development and continuity.

Cook’s deal comes as the Bills’ plan to grow through homegrown talent gains momentum, with Joe Brady’s presence at practice hinting at a more dynamic, perhaps more pass-heavy attack. For fantasy managers, this extension cements Cook as a central piece in Buffalo’s offense, with upside tied to workload and usage in the passing game as Brady shapes the scheme.

The Buffalo Bills are gearing up for their 2025 training camp, starting on July 23 at St. John Fisher University. The focus this offseason is on the linebacker position, with Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano leading the charge. Bernard, fresh off a 104-tackle season, has secured a four-year $42 million contract extension. After taking over for Tremaine Edmunds in 2023, his rapid ascension has been impressive, although he did miss four games last season due to a pectoral injury. Milano, who was a first-team All-Pro in 2022, is hoping to bounce back from injuries that plagued him in the previous two seasons.