Allen headlines Week 1 with MVP buzz and a BR nod as the top QB, facing a Ravens defense that blends size and discipline. Expect Buffalo to lean on Allen’s rushing upside and big-play passing to set a ceiling, even in a tough matchup. Cook and Davis are projected to share carries behind a formidable front, with Cook’s red-zone punch and Davis as a potential change-of-pace option. Shakir and Kincaid factor as Buffalo’s primary pass-game weapons, while Baltimore’s aerial defense remains a test.

Buffalo’s run game is unlikely to erase the challenge from Baltimore’s front, and the Jaguars’ passing-yard pace last season hints at seams to exploit if Buffalo stays patient with play-action and tempo. Allen’s Week 1 floor remains high thanks to rushing TD upside and authoritative target distribution to Shakir, Kincaid, and the Bills’ receiving corps. Fantasy managers should price Allen as a high-ceiling anchor, with Shakir and Kincaid as upside depending on game flow and Ravens’ coverage.

Buffalo’s 2025 draft leans defensive, but the standout focus centers on upgrading the tight end unit with a premium run blocker. Jackson Hawes, taken at 173, is pegged as TE3 behind Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox and has already drawn early praise from offensive coordinator Joe Brady for his run-blocking prowess. That facet could unlock tougher short-yardage looks and keep play-action verticals in Buffalo’s wheelhouse.

Kincaid and Knox headline the Bills’ passing game, while Hawes provides a dedicated blocker that helps the unit function more like an extra tackle in the run game. Week 1 against Baltimore will be the first real test of how this trio complements Buffalo’s defensive backbone in a bid to balance the roster for 2025 fantasy leverage and real-game effectiveness.

RotoBaller's 2025 PPR fantasy rankings update packs 415 top players across RB, WR, TE, QB, D/ST and K, with September refinements that reflect current injury news and early-season roles. Key takeaways: DeVonta Smith is pegged for uptick in production in Philly; Elic Ayomanor is listed as a Week 1 starter for Tennessee; Dalton Kincaid’s role appears capped behind Knox, while Jaylen Warren is framed as the Steelers’ featured runner. Quinshon Judkins and Calvin Ridley also figure prominently in early depth, with Barkley and Hurts among the usual fantasy anchors.