Buffalo's interior is thin without Ed Oliver, yet DaQuan Jones anchors the middle while TJ Sanders and Deone Walker rotate in, with Zion Logue providing depth. The trio absorbed valuable reps in Week 1 against the Jets and showed growth as Buffalo eyes Thursday Night Football on a short week.

Buffalo smothered the Jets to 154 yards, 11 first downs and 0-for-11 on third down, a testament to the young group’s progress. McDermott stressed further development, as the same rookie quartet will be leaned on again versus a run-heavy Jets attack.

Week 2 injuries reshuffle NFL fantasy plans as several starter QBs face long or possible-season delays. Burrow’s toe could sideline him for months, forcing Cincinnati to roll behind Browning and elevating the Bengals’ reliance on run-heavy scripts and quick-checkdowns. Washington’s Jaylen Daniels suffered a knee tweak, with a possible quick return in Week 3 in jeopardy. Fields enters concussion protocol after a Bills game, while Jets pivot toward Tyrod Taylor for Week 3. Bills’ Allen appears challenged but is slated to start. Chargers’ defense surfaces as a key Week 6 hurdle for Miami, aided by DaShawn Hand and Teair Tart returning and Mack dealing with an elbow issue. Steelers’ Ramsey and Smith are adjusting to new environs; Freiermuth and Washington continue to form a tight end trio. Raheem Mostert is a healthy scratch again, Hunt’s torn biceps rocks the Panthers’ line, and Campbell’s two sacks highlight a sturdy Cardinals defense. Miami slips to 30 in SI power rankings, underscoring how fragile advantage can be in a season defined by injuries.