Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens — Week 1 injury notes shape a high-stakes fantasy outlook. Tyler Bass is out, replaced by Matt Prater; Tre'Davious White is questionable after not practicing; Christian Benford, Khalil Shakir, Elijah Moore and Keon Coleman could see expanded roles if White is limited. Baltimore lists Isiah Likely and Patrick Richard out; Daniel Faalele is questionable, with Jaire Alexander also on the questionable/return path.

Expect a game plan where Bills lean on pass-catching options to counter a potential Ravens secondary edge if Alexander suits up, while Ravens weigh how to deploy their pallette at tight end and backfield with Likely out. Kicking swings, WR utilization and line health will swing Week 1 fantasy expectations.

Bills and Ravens unveil Week 1 injury reports ahead of Sunday Night Football at Highmark Stadium. Bills: Tyler Bass (hip/groin) did not practice; Elijah Moore (personal) listed; Tre'Davious White (groin) limited; Keon Coleman (groin) limited; Christian Benford (groin) full; Khalil Shakir (ankle) limited. Ravens: Isiah Likely (foot) did not practice; Patrick Richard (calf) limited; Jaire Alexander (knee) limited; Daniel Faalele (illness) limited.

Fantasy managers should monitor practice statuses closely. If Shakir, Coleman, or White are limited, Elijah Moore could lead Bills targets; Bills’ secondary depth could shift with White’s status. For Ravens, Likely’s status will influence TE usage in Week 1; with Alexander possibly limited, Bills’ aerial attack could exploit matchup edges. Kicking and field-goal dynamics also hinge on Bass and the health of the kicking unit.

Week 1 rosters are set and Minnesota Golden Gophers alumni sprinkle across the NFL’s 53-man rosters. Rashod Bateman and Daniel Faalele anchor Baltimore’s opener, Aireontae Ersery starts at left tackle for Houston, Brevyn Spann-Ford lands as Dallas’ third tight end, and Ko Kieft backs TB’s duo at tight end. Blake Cashman boosts Minnesota’s LB depth, Bucky Irving headlines TB’s backfield, Boye Mafe brings edge presence for Seattle, Jordan Howden helps New Orleans, and Tyler Nubin looks to take the next step with Minnesota’s roster.

Across the league, these former Gophers aren’t just on the field—they’re in the mix for fantasy relevance in various roles from starter to complementary pieces. The depth thread runs through the day, underscoring Minnesota talent driving several teams beyond expectations in Week 1.

Baltimore’s Daniel Faalele faced a microstorm of online criticism after a single preseason miscue against Indianapolis, but Baltimore’s staff pushed back, framing the moment as part of a longer arc of growth for a 6-foot-8 tackle still finding his NFL footing.

Faalele arrived in Baltimore weighing 400+ pounds and has trimmed to roughly 365-370, a move the Ravens say improves agility and versatility. Last season he shifted from tackle to guard and earned a Pro Bowl alternate nod, giving up one sack and 30 pressures on 504 pass-blocking chances, a performance that hints at more consistency as he continues refining technique.

In the preseason opener, Adetomiwa Adebawore of the Colts bull rushed Faalele for an eight-yard sack on Cooper Rush, spotlighting the ongoing edge and interior battles. Todd Monken publicly defended Faalele, placing the moment within the broader context of the Ravens’ evolving offensive line and a system designed to maximize blocking efficiency and push. The Ravens appear committed to Faalele’s development rather than reacting to a single play.

From a fantasy lens, Faalele’s value hinges on securing a guard role and delivering steady run blocking within a modern Ravens scheme. If he keeps slimming down, sharpens footwork, and avoids injury, he could become a dependable interior presence that stabilizes the run game and supports pass protection, contributing to the Ravens’ overall offensive efficiency even if his personal fantasy upside remains nuanced.

Baltimore enters 2025 with a potent 25-and-under core that could sustain a long Super Bowl window. The Ravens’ youth spread across the offensive line, skill positions, and a fast, improving defense, giving fantasy managers a range of paths to upside. Emery Jones, Malaki Starks, Nate Wiggins, Teddye Buchanan, Mike Green, Jay Higgins, Adisa Isaac, Keaton Mitchell, Roger Rosengarten, LaJohntay Wester, Zay Flowers, Kyle Hamilton, Tyler Loop, Trenton Simpson, Devonte Walker, Rashod Bateman, Travis Jones, Daniel Faalele, Isaiah Likely and Tyler Linderbaum are highlighted as impactful youngsters ready to push the roster forward. The second preseason clash with Dallas is a real test ground to see how these pieces click in real game setups, especially Flowers’ big-play ability, Hamilton’s all-around impact, and Linderbaum’s center-field control.

Flowers and Wester bring electric speed and yak, Bateman adds veteran steadiness, Faalele anchors the run game at guard after a position switch, and Linderbaum’s Pro Bowl trajectory gives the offense a dependable engine. On defense, Wiggins and Starks, alongside Simpson and Isaac, offer cover and furious tempo. The mix suggests a Ravens’ 2025 attack that can stay balanced while leaning into the confidence of its under-25 nucleus.