Quinshon Judkins appears poised for an NFL debut in Week 2 against Baltimore after signing his rookie contract, with Week 1 participation unlikely while a legal review unfolds. Cleveland’s backfield is led by Jerome Ford, with Dylan Sampson mixing in behind him; Judkins’ role hinges on clearance timelines and practice reps.

From a fantasy lens, Ford is the safe floor play early, while Judkins could emerge as a change‑of‑pace piece as he learns the offense. If he’s active in Week 2, expect a committee starter’s path that could grow as he earns opportunities in the passing game and short-yardage looks.

Week 1's Ravens-Bills clash shapes up as a fantasy fireworks display. Lamar Jackson’s blend of elite rushing and efficient passing keeps Baltimore’s ceiling sky-high, while Buffalo’s Josh Allen combines elite arm talent with rushing upside that can tilt any game script. The edge at receiver and tight end is nuanced, with Knox and Kincaid giving Buffalo a potent duo, and Rashod Bateman and Flowers providing upside for Baltimore. Expect Jackson and Allen to anchor fantasy lineups, with midrange contributors shifting based on depth and injuries.

Prime-time Week 1 pits the Bills against the Ravens in Orchard Park with three Bills prop bets catching fantasy eyes. Dawson Knox to score anytime at +500, Keon Coleman at 40+ receiving yards, and James Cook at 60+ rushing yards headline the slate on DraftKings. Allen’s trust in Knox remains a factor, Coleman looks like a Year 2 breakout candidate, and Buffalo’s run game should stay balanced as they open NBC’s SNF slate.

The bets hinge on Knox’s red-zone chemistry with Allen, Coleman’s growing route discipline, and Cook’s capacity to grind out yards behind a cohesive line and a Bills offense that often leans on multi-pronged attack in primetime.

Baltimore visits Buffalo in Week 1’s Sunday Night Football, a marquee clash of two AFC powers with fantasy implications for every line. The betting board leans Ravens (-125) on the moneyline, Ravens -1.5, and a total of 50.5, signaling a competitive, clock-driven battle with tight defenses and mobile quarterbacks at the center.

Key fantasy angles: Andrews rises with Likely out, Cook faces a stout Ravens run defense, Coleman is a sleeper with top red-zone usage, and Dawkins plus Ricard factor into Bills’ and Ravens’ frontline plans. Expect a cautious game with coaching chess moves, and a lean toward the under as both teams limit big plays early.