Buffalo’s Week 5 duel with New England hinges on three defensive X-factors: Terrel Bernard directing the front to curb Drake Maye’s legs, Joey Bosa generating sustained edge pressure against Morgan Moses, and Christian Benford locking Diggs on the outside. The Bills must shrink Maye’s rushing lanes, pressure the Patriots’ protection, and tighten Diggs’ target opportunities by shadowing him when Diggs returns to Buffalo.

For fantasy, expect Bernard to rack up tackles when Maye scrambles, Bosa to threaten multiple sacks or pressures, and Benford to influence Diggs’ ceiling by limiting big plays. If Buffalo disrupts rhythm and forces quick throws, Bills defenders become sneaky DFS plays, while Patriots pass protection and downfield looks will test Benford’s resolve and Maye’s improvisational ability.