Buffalo’s Josh Allen escaped a nose injury in the 30-10 win over the Jets and is not listed on Buffalo’s Week 3 injury report ahead of Thursday night vs. Miami, a big relief for fantasy managers. The Monday update also places several Bills veterans on the slate: Matt Milano and Ed Oliver did not participate; Shaq Thompson and Cam Lewis were limited; Taron Johnson limited; Jordan Hancock full. The Bills will issue two more reports before kickoff, but Allen’s health looks stable for a key primetime affair.

Panthers work out Baylon Spector, the Bills’ 2022 seventh-round pick and Clemson product, as Carolina continues to fortify inside linebacker depth. Spector appeared in 26 NFL games with Buffalo, including four starts in 2024, logging 40 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. With four ILBs on the active roster—Rozeboom, Wallace, Cherelus and Bam Martin-Scott—the workout signals added insurance rather than an immediate signing as Carolina plans to evaluate ahead of camp.

His Clemson pedigree and Bills experience give him versatility in coverage and run support, potentially boosting special-teams value. If he signs, Spector could compete for a rotational role in sub-packages or a staggered snap share, keeping the Panthers’ depth chart crowded but flexible through the preseason and into Week 1.

Dallas’s Week 2 drama centers on a beleaguered secondary with DaRon Bland sidelined, likely pushing the Cowboys to allow the most receiving yards again and elevating risk for fantasy managers in Week 3. Russell Wilson blistered Dallas for 450 passing yards before New York sealed the OT win, highlighting the ceiling for high-volume pass attacks. Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson torched the coverage, Rome Odunze flashed with 128 yards and two scores, while Trevon Diggs and Kaiir Elam struggled. Bland’s return timing will dictate Week 3 and Week 4 fantasy impact against Chicago and Green Bay.