Buffalo Bills sign Mitch Wishnowsky to replace the injured Cameron Johnston and place Johnston on IR. Wishnowsky, a 2019 SF 49ers fourth-round pick, carries a career net punt average around 40 yards, though 2024 dipped to 36.3. Johnston’s Week 4 injury, delivered on a roughing-the-kicker hit by Nephi Sewell, ends his run and triggers the dimensional shift in Buffalo’s punting plan.

Robbins’ Week 1 miscue and Johnston’s uneven follow-up opened the door for Wishnowsky, who will debut Week 5 against New England. With a 4-0 start, Buffalo aims to stabilize field position and hang time in a high-leverage phase, while Highmark Stadium’s atmosphere adds another layer to the punting challenge.

Buffalo bills their punting game hangs in the balance after Cameron Johnston’s injury, triggering an audition of replacements. Three frontrunners emerge: Brad Robbins, Ryan Stonehouse, and Michael Palardy, each with differing ceilings and resumes. The Bills also hosted Mitch Wishnowsky and Pat O’Donnell in workouts, underscoring a bleak market but highlighting the urgency to protect field position against New England.

Familiarity with the staff boosts Robbins’ odds to reclaim the job, while Stonehouse’s youth suggests bounce-back potential if he rediscovers 2022–23 form. Palardy brings veteran steadiness, but the long layoff since 2023 could affect timing. The outcome will shape Buffalo’s situational punting and, by extension, Week 6 expectations.

James Cook is thriving as the Bills main back, already notching five rushing touchdowns and 401 rushing yards through four games while adding 12 receptions for 89 yards. His burst and ability to read blocks turn modest gains into big plays, a trait highlighted by the Bills coaching staff and key to Buffalo starting 4-0. Fantasy managers should bank on Cook's heavy usage and TD upside as Buffalo leans on a versatile, productive back in a high-scoring offense.

The Bills escaped with a Week 4 win over New Orleans, but the spotlight shifted to Cameron Johnston after a brutal leg hit. Buffalo will audition punters as Johnston’s status remains uncertain, with no IR decision yet. McDermott indicated a time-limited absense, and Buffalo is prepared to add an interim option to maintain field position and kicking reliability for upcoming games.

Buffalo survived a tense moment as Cameron Johnston left the field with a brace after a roughing-the-punter flag on Nephi Sewell, yet the Bills kept the drive alive with a hold on a Matt Prater field goal. The moment underscored Buffalo’s grind-it-out resilience and the thin line between injury, special teams, and game-changing plays.

Beyond the on-field drama, Buffalo’s season continues to unfold with big-picture narratives: Josh Allen’s evolving playmaking, James Cook’s underrated traits, and Cole Bishop’s game-saving moments, all shaping fantasy upside and betting angles as the Bills chase consistency against the Dolphins and Ravens.