Buffalo brings back veteran safety Jordan Poyer for Week 6 after a practice-squad elevation, boosting a Bills secondary that now has a seasoned playmaker available as Damar Hamlin sits with an IR pectoral injury. Poyer’s season debut comes alongside Jordan Phillips’ second elevation, adding depth as Buffalo navigates safety rotations with rookie Jordan Hancock ready to contribute. The matchup with Atlanta on MNF amplifies the need for reliable coverage and a steady back end, while Buffalo leans on its veteran core to anchor the defense in Hamlin’s absence.

Poyer’s return hails from a storied tenure in Buffalo (seven seasons, Pro Bowl/All-Pro acclaim in 2021) and a 2023 stint with Miami. Phillips logged a tackle-heavy outing in Week 4 against New Orleans, underscoring the Bills’ commitment to depth. With Hamlin out for at least four games, Taylor Rapp and Cole Bishop figure to absorb extra reps, and Hancock could push into the base or dime packages as Buffalo defends against a Falcons attack that will test the back end.

Mooney's hamstring status clouds Falcons' Week 6 showdown with the Bills. He missed practice again and is listed day-to-day, leaving Drake London as Atlanta's clear top target if Mooney sits. Buffalo's secondary has struggled this season, but Cole Bishop has shown progress in his second year. With a Monday night backdrop and official designations coming Saturday, fantasy managers should monitor Mooney's status and the Falcons' target mix closely.

London’s role remains central, and a Mooney absence would likely boost his targets and skyrocket upside. Buffalo's defensive gaps, especially in the corner and safety spots, could unlock فرص for London and Atlanta’s offense. Mooney's boom-or-bust history — 992 yards last year and seven 80+ yard games — keeps him in the back of minds as a potential game-breaker when healthy.

Damar Hamlin remains with Buffalo as a backup safety after his defining moment, with Taylor Rapp and Cole Bishop locking down the Bills’ back end. Hamlin appears mainly on the sideline and for occasional defensive snaps, while continuing leadership off the field.

For fantasy players, Hamlin isn’t a reliable weekly option; Rapp and Bishop offer steadier floors, and a spike would only come if injuries or a scheme change unlock unexpected time for Hamlin.