Buffalo's Week 1 outlook centers on kicking chaos and groin issues. Bass is downgraded with a left hip/groin problem and limited practice, potentially forcing Matt Prater to handle kicks if Bass can't go.

Benford returned to full practice, Shakir and Coleman logged solid sessions, while White's groin doubt lingers. Elijah Moore was out for personal reasons. DeWayne Carter appears headed to IR, and the final injury report lands Friday—crucial for fantasy rosters and daily planning.

Buffalo’s cornerback depth is strained entering Week 1 with Christian Benford and Tre’Davious White listed questionable due to lower‑leg injuries. Ja’Marcus Ingram and rookie Dorian Strong would be the next options, with Dane Jackson possibly elevated if needed. Tyler Bass’s pelvic soreness adds kicker uncertainty as the Bills monitor practice status and potential fallback plans. Khalil Shakir is back from a high ankle sprain and should be a factor, while Jordan Hancock also works back into the rotation. The Ravens’ explosive attack looms, making depth at corner and kicking pivotal for fantasy rosters.

The storylines carry fantasy heft: monitor who steps up in the Bills’ secondary, how Bass’s health shakes up scoring, and which Bills receivers emerge behind Diggs and Davis in a game that could tilt the point total against Baltimore’s offense.

Buffalo sits near the top of NFL power rankings entering 2025, led by Josh Allen’s MVP-caliber ceiling, a bigger workload for James Cook, and a defense anchored by Ed Oliver and Christian Benford. Maxwell Hairston’s potential early impact adds back-end depth as Buffalo readies for Week 1 against Baltimore. The Bills’ blend of explosive offense and a more cohesive stop unit keeps them squarely in the AFC title mix.

Across outlets, Buffalo’s momentum is clear: strong offense, improved defense, and a favorable path in the division, though questions linger about secondary consistency in top matchups. For fantasy, Allen’s volume and Allen-driven big plays, Cook’s growing touches, and the defense’s upside plus Hairston’s ceiling give Bills players premium upside in 2025.