Jackson Hawes has vaulted into Buffalo’s plan as a fifth-round tight end who doubles as a devastating blocker and fast learner. Buffalo’s rotation has him lining up as the third TE and contributing in every game so far.

In 51 snaps across two wins, Hawes sits atop Pro Football Focus' TE grades (92.7) and already snagged a 29-yard catch on Sunday Night Football, showing he can block and threaten downfield. Teammates praise his processing and versatility, hinting at a heavy workload if he stays healthy.

The staff's confidence, from Dion Dawkins' praise to Joe Brady's notes on his ability to process the role, signals a potential breakout path for Hawes and Buffalo's offense this season.

Keon Coleman exploded in the fourth, hauling in seven receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown, including a spectacular diving catch in the end zone and a pivotal 25-yard gain that set up the game-winning kick. Buffalo rode Josh Allen’s late surge and a shutdown defense to erase a 15-point deficit, with Coleman answering critics and surging into WR1 talk for 2025.

Ed Oliver forced the pivotal fumble on Derrick Henry, while Matt Prater delivered the game-winner. The win stitched together offseason work with in-game execution, and Dawkins and other Bills sounded confident Coleman can carry this form forward. If Coleman sustains this level, Buffalo’s pass game becomes both deeper and more dangerous for fantasy rosters as the season approaches.

Dion Dawkins brings impact beyond the stats: a gregarious leader who anchors Buffalo's left tackle duties and keeps Josh Allen clean in the pocket. His Hard Knocks presence and Temple roots color a locker-room narrative that bleeds into on-field trust and fantasy upside.

His You Already Shnow University shout-out, born from the Shnowman nickname, underlines a strength-in-identity vibe that bettors should watch. With Dawkins stabilizing the line, Buffalo's passing game can thrive, and Allen's ceiling rises when the left side is rock-solid.