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 is vetting kickers ahead of the 2025 season as Tyler Bass deals with a pelvic injury and rocky form from last year. Eddy Pineiro, Zane Gonzalez, and Greg Joseph worked out for the Bills, though no signing is expected before Week 1. The move signals Sean McDermott's caution and readiness to pivot if Bass falters, giving Buffalo an experienced fallback without disturbing the current plan.

Buffalo aims to safeguard its Week 1 FG chances by having options with regular season credentials but will likely keep Bass in the driver seat unless he stumbles again. Fantasy managers should monitor Bass’s health plus any late-season intel Buffalo gathers on these veterans, which could impact FG distribution and potential late game kicks.

Buffalo closed its 2025 preseason with a 23-19 win over Tampa Bay, fielding mostly backups but still revealing roster intrigue. Shane Buechele went the distance, finishing 25-of-30 for 278 yards and a TD as he contends for a fourth quarterback role behind Mike White. Tyrell Shavers flashed with a one-handed TD, boosting his roster chances, while Zach Davidson handled punting duties in an emergency scenario after Brad Robbins was sidelined by illness. Tyler Bass returned to action with three makes (37, 39, 37) but a 26-yard miss lingered; Cole Bishop continued to grow at safety as Bills watchers weigh final cuts.