Buffalo sits 4-0 with Josh Allen delivering MVP-caliber play as the offense hums and the defense tightens. Internal lift has come mainly from the established core, with the rookie class providing only modest early spark. Maxwell Hariston’s return could unlock more explosive looks, while Hawes has emerged as a dependable blocker-receiver option.

Defensively, Deone Walker has injected interior pressure and helped spark late-game leverage, including a crucial turnover against Miami. Buffalo’s ceiling remains sky-high in the AFC, and Saturday night’s showdown with New England will reveal how the Bills balance pace and grind against strong opponents.

Buffalo's 2025 rookie grades after four games reveal a broad range of impact. Hairston sits with an incomplete due to a knee injury and a 21-day practice window looms. Sanders has shown pass-rush potential with six QB pressures but no sack yet. Landon Jackson has stayed healthy but hasn’t earned a jersey. Deone Walker has been the standout, flashing both 1-tech and 3-tech versatility. Hawes has been a solid contributor as a blocking tight end with receiving upside; Hancock and Lundt have limited snaps; Prather was waived after an injury. Ed Oliver's injury has shaped the defensive rotation, and the Week 4 Saints game offered a clearer view of Buffalo's depth. Beane’s class blends immediate depth with upside, even as some top picks wait for a window to contribute.

Bills beat Saints 31-19, but Week 4 showed protection issues. Van Demark shifted to right tackle, Josh Allen took three sacks and seven hits, highlighting a fragile pocket against a stout front.

Ray Davis offered little, while James Cook carried 22 times as the workhorse. Buffalo’s run defense remained leaky, yielding 189 yards at 5.6 per carry, with Milano and Oliver out and reinforcements on the way.

With Ogunjobi and Hoecht back soon and Deone Walker flashing, Buffalo still has upside, but fantasy value hinges on line stabilizing and the run defense improving.

Buffalo’s run defense has looked vulnerable, inviting a Saints ground game built on Kamara and clock-killing drives. Buffalo’s offense remains the centerpiece, led by Josh Allen, bolstered by a sturdy offensive line and Joe Brady’s balanced attack. New Orleans counters with a patient, run-first plan and Deone Walker’s interior pressure to test Buffalo’s front. Fantasy takeaway centers on Kamara, Allen, Cook, and Walker, with a closing eye on Buffalo’s tackle-injury status.