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.