Quinshon Judkins is set to debut for Cleveland in Week 2 against Baltimore, activated after a drawn-out offseason and a league review. The plan is to ease him in with a limited snap share behind Jerome Ford as he ramps up.

The Browns added the 36th overall pick with an eye on a long-term backfield solution, but Week 1 showed the room remains crowded. Dylan Sampson is in the mix, while Judkins contributes in short bursts and specialized packages rather than a feature role—at least early on.

With the league review ongoing and no commissioner exemption yet granted, Cleveland intends to be cautious. If Judkins proves effective, the path to a larger workload exists, but fantasy managers should temper expectations and monitor snap counts closely this week.

Quinshon Judkins faces a cautious NFL debut for Cleveland in Week 2, but fantasy managers should temper expectations. Limited practice time suggests a small early workload behind Dylan Sampson and Jerome Ford, with Sampson handling most of the receiving work. In half-PPR he’s a low-end flex/RB3; in full-PPR his upside is capped until a bigger role emerges. Bench him in most leagues, monitor every update for potential Week 3 involvement.

Buffalo aims to attack New York’s secondary with a precision-heavy passing attack, leveraging Josh Allen’s prime form and Joe Brady’s scheme to maximize yards-after-catch and red-zone efficiency. A fast, clean start in Week 2 would push the Bills to 2-0 and force the Jets into rare mistakes in a divisional bout.

The Bills’ defense seeks a repeat performance against a run-first, mobile offense, even with Ed Oliver sidelined by an ankle injury. Rookie T.J. Sanders steps into a bigger role as Buffalo pressures Zach Wilson and neutralizes the Jets’ ground game, while Buffalo fights for balance and control of pace to dictate the tempo at MetLife.

Key narratives center on Allen’s ability to exploit a vulnerable Jets secondary, the Bills’ offensive efficiency under Brady, and the defense’s capacity to replicate a plan that stifles a multi-faceted attack. If Buffalo can execute with discipline, convert in the red zone, and limit big plays, the Week 2 win can reinforce the AFC East message.