Josh Allen left the field in visible pain with his left hand after a sack by Atlanta, while Dawkins and Anderson checked on him and he walked off with the arm resting on his torso. The moment underscored Buffalo's durability concerns and the challenge of keeping a high-octane offense healthy down the stretch.

Dee Alford notched the 15-yard sack, and on the next play Bijan Robinson ripped an 81-yard TD, jolting the Falcons and testing Buffalo’s short-term resilience. The sequence highlighted Atlanta’s big-play potential and Buffalo’s need for a quick, clean bill of health from their QB.

Allen has previously played most of a season with a broken left hand, wearing a glove on the non-throwing hand, which adds urgency for Buffalo’s offense and fantasy managers who monitor his status and upside when the hand is in question.

Bijan Robinson exploded for a career long 81 yard touchdown, giving Atlanta a 21-7 edge over Buffalo in the second quarter. He finished with 121 rushing yards on seven carries and crossed the goal line once, signaling a breakout performance and big fantasy upside. Tyler Allgeier opened the scoring with a 21 yard rush, and Drake London added a 9 yard TD catch from Michael Penix Jr., showing the Falcons offense clicking early.

Those big plays and early scoring touch off a dynamic Falcons attack, suggesting high ceiling for Robinson as a fantasy asset. With London involved and Penix Jr. at the helm, Atlanta flashed balance that could sustain both the backfield and the receiving corps as they face defenses that must contend with the big play and an effective passing game.

Christian Benford left Buffalo's Week 6 bout with an Achilles scare but returned, preserving his grasp on the Bills' top corner role. Ja'Marcus Ingram stepped in during the stoppage and filled in as the rotation adjusted. Buffalo’s secondary, already under fire this season, faces continued scrutiny as injury updates surfaced on Josh Palmer (out) and Terrel Bernard (questionable), highlighting evolving pass-defense and fantasy implications for Bills players.

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.