Josh Allen heads into the season with personal joy and professional momentum, marrying Hailee Steinfeld after a standout offseason. The Buffalo Bills QB, the reigning NFL MVP in the article’s framing, balanced his usual on-field focus with strong off-field stability. He didn’t suit up in the Bears’ preseason game but did a live in-game chat with Pam Oliver, emphasizing a home base that supports him as he aims to lead Buffalo to a championship run. Buffalo opens Sept. 7 at home against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, a high-stakes Week 1 test that will shape early fantasy expectations.

Allen’s blend of elite passing and proven rushing upside keeps him among the top fantasy anchors, and the story underscores how personal calm can augment on-field leadership. The Week 1 matchup against Baltimore sets a dramatic stage, where Allen’s ceiling could define Buffalo’s immediate path and fantasy rosters alike. While Allen delivers the star power, the season’s opening narrative—marriage, MVP status, and a marquee opponent—frames a season-long storyline that fantasy managers will monitor closely from Week 1 onward.