Buffalo rode a stunning Week 1 comeback into Week 2 with a road test against New York. After a Week 1 against Baltimore, the Bills face the Jets with questions about their interior line, safety play, and three underwhelming Week 1 performers. Josh Allen’s MVP chatter and the Bills’ ability to start fast on the road loom large for fantasy managers as Buffalo looks to bounce back and stabilize the run game and secondary in a pivotal AFC East clash.

Key themes center on O’Cyrus Torrence’s run-blocking, Taylor Rapp’s coverage angles, and T.J. Sanders’s limited snaps but potential impact. Allen’s rushing upside keeps him in the fantasy spotlight, while Jets QB Justin Fields brings mobility that could alter defensive game plans. Bills bettors should monitor how Buffalo adjusts up front and back end to cope with Fields’ athleticism and the Jets’ adjustments after the rough late lead loss.

Buffalo staged a dramatic Week 1 comeback to edge Baltimore 41-40, led by Josh Allen’s fireworks and late-game improvisation. Allen piled 394 passing yards with two passing TDs and added two rushing scores in a heroic, MVP-like showing as the Bills clawed back from a sizable deficit.

Key receivers and a red-hot closing drive propelled Buffalo, with James Cook contributing in the receiving game and Ed Oliver producing a pivotal turnover that flipped momentum. Baltimore’s offense flashed big-play potential through Zay Flowers, while Buffalo’s secondary and safety trio—Damar Hamlin, Taylor Rapp, and Cole Bishop—left questions for Week 2. Matt Prater’s 32-yard winner capped the finish, and head coach Sean McDermott received mixed reviews for defensive playcalling as Buffalo looks to tighten up fast.

Buffalo eyes safety upgrades as Jabrill Peppers hits free agency, with five team fits named, including the Bills. Buffalo’s current safety depth features Cole Bishop, Damar Hamlin, and Taylor Rapp, plus internal youngsters Cam Lewis, Jordan Hancock, and Sam Franklin, with DeWayne Carter in the mix on the practice squad. Peppers’ eight-year resume—85 starts, 7 interceptions, 35 passes defended, 6 forced fumbles, 511 tackles, plus return ability—positions him to play a second-level role and add veteran versatility as Buffalo develops its youth movement.

Crabbs lists Washington, San Francisco, Baltimore, and Las Vegas as other interested destinations. If Peppers signs, Buffalo could leverage his pedigree to replicate some of Poyer’s 2023-second-level duties and free up Hamlin for more specialized or return work. The outcome hinges on fit, price, and how Buffalo values a flexible, veteran presence over continued youth infusion at safety.