Buffalo slips to 4-2 after a 24-14 loss to Atlanta, and the bye week comes at a critical moment to reset offense, defense and special teams. Injuries to Kincaid, Jones, Palmer and Bernard complicate Buffalo’s path, while the defense allowed big first-half yardage to Bijan Robinson and Drake London. Josh Allen absorbed pressure and threw two picks as the Bills faced a season-high blitz rate. The bye offers a window to smooth protections, reallocate third-down roles, and map a sharper game plan for Carolina.

Fantasy-focused takeaways: Allen’s turnover risk and sack count demand discipline and better edge containment; Cook’s'' third-down usage will be pivotal; Kincaid’s injury status looms large for the Bills’ pass game; Buffalo must rebalance situational reps and cleanly reset after a tough stretch before the Panthers test.

Dalton Kincaid’s MNF absence tightens Buffalo’s Week 6 plan, nudging fantasy managers toward Dawson Knox and Cole Kmet as Monday-night pivots. Knox projects for expanded targets with red‑zone upside, while Kmet could emerge as a Bears streamer depending on Chicago’s game plan.

George Kittle’s return-to-practice timeline for San Francisco looms large for late-season rosters, and Kyler Murray’s starting status in Arizona remains the focal point if he’s limited. Jacoby Brissett could keep Arizona’s offense smoother in Murray’s absence, with Garrett Wilson’s knee timeline affecting Jets’ bye-week tweaks. Kamara trade chatter and Emeka Egbuka’s hamstring update complete a busy fantasy week.