What is the most likely path for the Bills' defense to compensate for Hamlin's IR absence in Monday's game against Atlanta?
With Hamlin out, Buffalo will lean on Taylor Rapp and Cole Bishop to run the back end and support the box. Expect more nickel packages and opportunistic alignments to keep Atlanta's play-action honest while Milano's absence is felt in run fits. Fantasy managers should temper expectations for the Bills' defense and look for upside if the unit generates a turnover or two.
If Buffalo can control the pace and force mistakes, the defense could still deliver DFS value, but pricing will reflect the risk. Atlanta's offense can test the back end with quick passes and misdirection; a sack or a pick-six could swing the game and the week.