Diggs reunites with Allen as Buffalo drops a close one to New England, 23-20, underscoring the Bills’ need for a true go-to receiver. Diggs exploded for 146 yards on 10 catches, reminding fantasy managers what a top-tier playmaker can do even in a miscued offensive night. Buffalo’s attack leaned on a spread-weapon approach, but three turnovers and a stalled late drive left Allen and Co. chasing answers as they prep for Atlanta.

Dalton Kincaid led the way for Buffalo with 287 receiving yards and three TDs on the year, signaling a buddingTE anchor as the rest of the corps—Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Khalil Shakir, and Curtis Samuel—grapple with reliability. Defensive improvements on third downs offer some optimism, but ball security remains the big hurdle with a primetime trip to Atlanta looming.

Buffalo’s AFC East grip tightens after a 23-20 loss to New England in Orchard Park, the Bills’ turnovers and a sputtering offense opening the door for the Patriots to seize the moment. The setback doesn’t erase Buffalo’s Super Bowl odds, but it does raise questions about their ball security and run game against tougher defenses.

Analysts nudged Buffalo down in power rankings, while New England proved they can win gritty, defensive battles in hostile environments. The division remains wide open, with Josh Allen and James Cook under the microscope as Buffalo seeks a quicker bounce-back and the Patriots building momentum as a challenger.

Week 5 knocked several fantasy managers off balance as a slate of players underperformed across QB, RB, WR, and TE. Cooper Rush and Geno Smith delivered subpar showings, while rookies and veterans at RB and WR struggled to produce consistent fantasy value. The piece flags which names are still trustable moving forward and which quantities might rebound against softer matchups in Week 6.

Targets for bounce-back potential span multiple positions, with explanations on how volume, opponent, and in-game role could shift expectations. The analysis also surfaces late-stage obvious fades and identifies sleepers who flashed upside despite disappointing Week 5 totals.

Buffalo dropped to 4-1 as Josh Allen and the Bills squandered chances in a 23-20 loss to New England, capping a sloppy night with three turnovers. A botched handoff fumble, Keon Coleman’s fumble, and an ill‑timed third‑quarter pick swung momentum to the Patriots. Stefon Diggs posted 146 yards in his first return to Buffalo since the trade, while James Cook was held to 49 rushing yards. Buffalo’s home win streak ends at 14 as the AFC East tightens behind Drake Maye.

Buffalo’s perfect start ends at 4-1 after a 23-20 loss to New England as Josh Allen and the Bills offense struggled to sustain big plays. Allen labeled the night “piss poor offense” after a late field goal gave the Patriots the win. Buffalo moved the ball but stalled in critical moments, while the defense kept New England’s attack in check. Dalton Kincaid led Bills receivers with 108 yards on six catches, and James Cook churned for 49 on 15 carries. Buffalo’s next test comes on the road against Atlanta.