Buffalo heads to New Jersey hoping to stay undefeated after a historic comeback, facing a Jets club with a revamped offense led by Justin Fields. Buffalo’s plan hinges on clean, quick plays from Josh Allen, a sharper run game, and interior pressure that doesn’t rely on Ed Oliver. Rookie T.J. Sanders steps in as Oliver’s replacement, while DaQuan Jones and the rest of the line must disrupt New York’s rhythm. Watch Dalton Kincaid and the Bills’ big-play receivers against Sauce Gardner and the Jets’ improving defense.

Fantasy managers should monitor Buffalo’s pass-catching corps, the evolving run game, and how Buffalo’s corners fare against Garrett Wilson and a Jets attack eager to prove it can move the ball in the Meadowlands. The game could hinge on Bills’ interior pressure, Benford’s coverage, and Terrel Bernard’s leadership on the second level as Buffalo attempts to move to 2-0 in a tight early AFC East battle.

Buffalo’s defense must rebound after Baltimore’s 40-point avalanche, even as the Bills escaped with a 41-40 win. The film room will be brutal, with emphasis on accountability, communication, and tightening gaps that allowed explosive plays. Buffalo’s focus shifts to the Jets, where a stronger defensive performance is non-negotiable if they want to avoid a letdown on the road.

Terrel Bernard provided a bright moment by pouncing on a Derrick Henry fumble, and Ed Oliver’s pressure helped force it. Buffalo will lean on those leaders as they address breakdowns across the board. With Aaron Glenn’s Jets pushing a culture change and a dangerous offense, Buffalo’s defense must show rapid correction, while Josh Allen can’t be asked to bail them out every week. Fantasy angles tilt toward Bernard’s expanded role, Oliver’s interior disruption, and Bills-ball control effort against a stubborn Jets defense.

Ed Oliver sparked Buffalo’s comeback with a career-highlight day that reinforced his value in IDP and hinted at a career peak. He opened with a 15-yard sack of Lamar Jackson on 3rd and 8, then added a second-quarter stop on 3rd and 25, a third-quarter backfield takedown of Derrick Henry, and a pivotal fourth-quarter strip on Henry that Terrel Bernard recovered. Six tackles, three tackles for loss, four run stops, and a 95.1 run-defense grade underscored his all‑around impact. The performance, paired with Oliver’s hefty $17M AAV, could push his trajectory upward into 2025, making him a must-watch in interior DLs and Bills DST discussions.

Bills fans finally saw the defense reset with Oliver driving disruptive plays as the offense found its footing late. Bernard’s fumble-recovery moment capped the sequence, turning momentum Buffalo’s way. For fantasy managers, this confirms Oliver’s ceiling as a stabilizing IDP force; expect even more interior pressure against mobileQBs and teams with heavy rushing scripts.

Derrick Henry’s power meets Buffalo’s young interior in a Sunday night showdown with Baltimore. Henry’s size-speed blend keeps Buffalo’s rookie tackles TJ Sanders and Deone Walker honest as Baltimore leans on the offensive line to create lanes and leverage. Baltimore’s offense, spearheaded by Lamar Jackson, can threaten you with downhill runs or spread you out, forcing Buffalo to swarm and scrape to the ball. Terrel Bernard, Matt Milano, and Taylor Rapp anchor Buffalo’s run defense, with Cole Bishop stepping in as a versatile rover behind them.

Buffalo’s challenge is real: Henry has posted massive yardage behind strong lines before, and Baltimore’s scheme can flip tempo at a moment’s notice. Buffalo counters with veteran leadership and a dynamic secondary that must ride run fits and communication, especially against play-action and misdirection. The night should tilt toward disciplined gaps and active pursuit, with Henry poised to influence fantasy lineups through volume and goal-line appearances despite the Bills’ best efforts to limit him.

Josh Allen and Terrel Bernard were named Buffalo Bills' captains for 2025, keeping leadership lean with just two names. Allen, a seven-time Bills captain and the reigning MVP, again anchors the offense. Bernard, Buffalo's defensive play-caller, returns as a captain, providing a steadying voice on that side of the ball.

This two-captain model signals clear roles: Allen at the helm of the offense and Bernard guiding the defense. Bills Wire will monitor updates as the season unfolds, with fantasy managers weighing Allen's floor and ceiling against Bernard's potential impact on the defense and game flow.