Buffalo sits at 3-0, but the defense is under the microscope as injuries bite the front seven. Johnson is back, yet Oliver and Milano remain sidelined, with two crucial home games against New Orleans and New England looming. reinforcements Hoecht and Ogunjobi arrive after Week 6, giving Buffalo a clearer path as the unit strives to close gaps and finish drives. A pair of late stops—Henry’s fumble and Tagovailoa’s pick—have kept the streak intact and hint at upside if health improves.

Fantasy takeaway: health and reinforcements could steady Buffalo’s D/ST volatility, while upcoming opponents like the Saints and Patriots offer clear, high-upside streaming opportunities if the defense steadies. Monitor the front seven’s impact once Hoecht and Ogunjobi are cleared, as improved pressure should raise sack and turnover potential.

Johnson sat Week 2 with a calf issue but is on track to start vs Miami after Buffalo’s win at New York and a quick turnaround.

Cam Lewis started at nickel in Week 2, four tackles and a forced fumble; Johnson’s health remains the hinge for Bills’ base-defense plans and run-stopping ability.

Buffalo’s 13-2 mark vs Miami since Johnson was drafted underscores the value of his return, and the short week will test Week 3 roster decisions.

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.

Buffalo Bills sit Taron Johnson in Week 2 as Tre'Davious White returns, bolstering a secondary facing a run-heavy Jets attack. Buffalo could lean into three linebackers to counter the ground game, while Ed Oliver is ruled out and Zion Logue and Keonta Jenkins prepare for season debuts via practice-squad elevations. Curtis Samuel is a healthy scratch again, with Landon Jackson and Chase Lundt inactive alongside Shaq Thompson and Jordan Hancock. Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET on CBS.