Buffalo brings back veteran safety Jordan Poyer for Week 6 after a practice-squad elevation, boosting a Bills secondary that now has a seasoned playmaker available as Damar Hamlin sits with an IR pectoral injury. Poyer’s season debut comes alongside Jordan Phillips’ second elevation, adding depth as Buffalo navigates safety rotations with rookie Jordan Hancock ready to contribute. The matchup with Atlanta on MNF amplifies the need for reliable coverage and a steady back end, while Buffalo leans on its veteran core to anchor the defense in Hamlin’s absence.

Poyer’s return hails from a storied tenure in Buffalo (seven seasons, Pro Bowl/All-Pro acclaim in 2021) and a 2023 stint with Miami. Phillips logged a tackle-heavy outing in Week 4 against New Orleans, underscoring the Bills’ commitment to depth. With Hamlin out for at least four games, Taylor Rapp and Cole Bishop figure to absorb extra reps, and Hancock could push into the base or dime packages as Buffalo defends against a Falcons attack that will test the back end.