Oliver’s absence forces Bills to improvise up front, elevating depth and rotating bodies to counter a Jets run-first approach. His status looms large for fantasy value in Bills’ defense and for those banking on interior pressure against New York’s scheme.

Ed Oliver anchors Buffalo’s defensive front, a unit tasked with pressuring the Jets and disrupting timing. His performance in this matchup could dictate Buffalo’s ability to control the pace and create negative plays, influencing both defense and overall fantasy upside.

Bills’ interior disruptor dealing with an ankle injury; his absence could elevate the value of Sanders and impact run defense in Week 2.

Oliver’s absence in Week 2 elevates interior run and pass rush questions for Buffalo. Without him, Buffalo must rely on depth at DT, edge pressure, and disciplined gap control to counter Jets’ run game and Fields’ improvisation.

Oliver sidelined Week 2 with an ankle injury, forcing Buffalo to lean on youngsters Sanders and Walker to stabilize the interior. His Week 1 impact—six tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble—highlights the drop-off the Bills aim to avoid.