The Bills forced five turnovers in their 40-0 win over the Texans in Week 4.

Analysis: The Bills lead the league with 11 takeaways through four games, though they rank tied for 30th with just five sacks in that span. Their turnover rate isn't sustainable, so their lack of a pass rush is a major concern for their weekly fantasy value. The Week 5 matchup against the Chiefs is a time to back off. The Chiefs are tied with the Bills for second with 31.6 points per game, and QB Patrick Mahomes has been sacked just five times. This game should be a shootout.

The Bills allowed 290 total yards and forced three turnovers in the 43-21 win over Washington in Week 3.

Analysis: This was the second straight week that the Bills forced three turnovers, and they piled up seven sacks between those two games. Their hefty investment in the pass rush this offseason has seemingly paid off. Their next opponent (Houston) is ill-equipped to handle the Bills, as QB Davis Mills was sacked four times last week and probably isn't mobile enough to evade pressure. The Bills D/ST is a high-end start in Week 4 as a result.

The Bills forced three turnovers in their Week 3 shutout against the Dolphins.

Analysis: The Bills also recorded three sacks to put together a massive fantasy day. They'll take on Washington in Week 3. Through two games, the Football Team has produced 46 points and two turnovers, and their quarterbacks have been sacked just twice. CB Tre'Davious White should be able to slow down WR Terry McLaurin to some degree, and the Bills have a strong enough front seven to handle RB Antonio Gibson. This should provide a strong enough floor for fantasy managers to feel confident starting Bills…read more

The Bills allowed 23 points and 252 total yards in the Week 1 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: The Bills' defense held its own against the Steelers' deep set of receivers. It will have its hands full again with WRs Will Fuller, Jaylen Waddle and DeVante Parker on the other side of the line. They're fully healthy and should be ready once again; there's some upside against QB Tua Tagovailoa, who threw a pick and was sacked twice in the opener.

DT Star Lotulelei (calf) will miss the Week 1 matchup against the Steelers.

Analysis: Lotulelei is a key loss for Buffalo having played 489 defensive snaps last year. The Steelers' offensive line is probably bad enough that the effects won't be noticed in the run game. However, their passing game could cause some issues, as their three-ringed attack of Diontae Johnson, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Chase Claypool can outmatch nearly any secondary, even one with Tre'Davious White. The upside is limited, too, as QB Ben Roethlisberger recorded a league-best 2.1 percent sack percentage…read more

The Bills are shaping up as a strong fantasy option for the 2021 season.

Analysis: It's still unclear whether Levi Wallace or Dane Jackson will start opposite Tre'Davious White in Buffalo's secondary. Regardless, White is the holdover, so the position can only upgrade from here. The added help from a more pronounced pass rush provided by Carlos Basham and Greg Rousseau will certainly ease any flaws, too. The start of the season will certainly test this secondary, though, as the Bills start off with Pittsburgh, Miami and Washington.

CB Levi Wallace will need to compete for the starting job during training camp.

Analysis: CB Tre'Davious White is widely considered to be one of the top corners in the league. Wallace's blemishes become more glaring in that shadow. He was mostly fine last year, allowing 7.9 yards per target, but the Bills believe 2020 seventh-round pick Dane Jackson can make a push for the job. Regardless, Wallace can still hold his own, so the position can only get upgraded from here. Furthermore, the Bills expended their first two draft picks on edge rushers Greg Rousseau and Carlos Basham,…read more

The Bills exercised their first two picks in the 2021 NFL Draft on DE Greg Rousseau and DE Boogie Basham.

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The Bills allowed 201 total yards and didn't force a turnover in the 38-9 win over the Patriots in Week 16.

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The Bills allowed 255 total yards and forced a turnover in the 48-19 win over the Broncos in Week 15.

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The Bills allowed 224 total yards and forced two turnovers in the 26-15 win over the Steelers.

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The Bills gave up 402 total yards and forced two turnovers in the 34-24 win over the 49ers in Week 13.

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The Bills gave up 367 total yards and forced a turnover in the 27-17 win over the Chargers in Week 12.

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The Bills gave up 453 total yards and forced two turnovers in the 32-30 loss to the Cardinals in Week 10.

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The Bills allowed 419 total yards and forced four turnovers in the 44-34 win over Seattle in Week 9.

Analysis: The big point total was a detriment, but adding five sacks and four turnovers made it a reasonably good day for Buffalo D/ST. They'll get another tough matchup against Arizona in Week 10, as the Cardinals rank sixth in the league with 29.3 points per game. They do turn the ball over consistently, however, with at least one in seven of eight games. That should leave some upside for the Bills' defense, but this game has shootout potential, making the unit a high-risk, high-reward investment yet…read more

The Bills allowed 349 total yards and forced a turnover in the 24-21 win over the Patriots in Week 8.

Analysis: They added two more sacks and are up to 19 this season, 10th in the league. This pass rush is quite strong, and QB Russell Wilson has a knack for taking costly sacks, as he's been sacked on 6.9 percent of dropbacks this year. However, the Seahawks are quite safe with the football, turning the ball over just seven times this year, and they lead the league with 34.3 points per game. This game has major shootout potential, and the sack department can only provide so much upside. Steer clear from…read more

The Bills allowed 190 total yards and forced two turnovers in an 18-10 win over the Jets in Week 7.

Analysis: The Jets predictably couldn't get anything going Sunday, and the Bills performed as expected, sacking Sam Darnold six times while adding two turnovers. We can't take too much away from this game, but there is an intriguing matchup against New England on the docket. A new quarterback competition has arrived with the Patriots, as Cam Newton was pulled after tossing three interceptions in the Week 7 blowout loss to San Francisco. Newton will remain the quarterback, but considering he's tossed five…read more

The Bills allowed 466 total yards and forced a turnover in a 26-17 win over the Cheifs in Week 6.

Analysis: The Bills benefited from rainy weather to help slow down a fierce Chiefs passing attack, but instead, the Chiefs ran like crazy, racking up 245 yards on the ground. This defense still has some struggles, but it gets the extremely favorable Jets matchup in Week 7. The Jets were shut out by the Dolphins last week and have scored more than 17 points in a game just once this year. They haven't turned over the ball as much lately, but both Joe Flacco and Sam Darnold get sacked plenty to add some…read more

The Bills allowed 334 total yards and didn't force a turnover in a 42-16 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: The Bills had no answer for the Titans' passing game, as QB Ryan Tannehill picked them apart for three touchdowns and ran one in himself. Things won't be any easier against the Chiefs on a shortened practice week since they played Tuesday. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is on pace for 42 passing touchdowns and just three interceptions this year, and he's averaging 294.8 passing yards per game. Sammy Watkins (hamstring) could sit out, but that just means Mecole Hardman will play a heightened role.…read more

The Bills allowed 383 total yards and forced two turnovers in the 30-23 win over the Raiders in Week 4.

Analysis: The Bills produced exactly two turnovers for the third time in four games, but since they've allowed at least 23 points in three straight games, their fantasy production has suffered. However, the team is tied for 10th with 10 sacks thus far, and their run defense is among the best in the league, ranking eighth by allowing 101 rushing yards per game. That will be crucial against Titans RB Derrick Henry, but it's worrisome that the Titans will get WR A.J. Brown (knee) back in the lineup. The…read more

The Bills allowed 478 total yards and forced two turnovers in Week 3's 35-32 win over the Rams.

Analysis: The Bills' defense let the Rams back into the game, and it has actually struggled a bit over the last two weeks, allowing a total of 60 points and 886 total yards. Their pass defense was carved up to the tune of 311 yards in each game as well, and they've allowed 5.6 yards per carry this season. The Raiders will likely be without rookie first-rounder Henry Ruggs (hamstring) and third-rounder Bryan Edwards (foot), but WR Hunter Renfrow, TE Darren Waller and RB Josh Jacobs is a lot to handle.…read more

The Bills allowed 410 total yards and didn't force a turnover in Week 2's 31-28 win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: The Bills' pass defense was uncharacteristically vulnerable, as QB Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 328 yards and two TDs, including 130 yards to TE Mike Gesicki. The Rams may not throw as much as the Dolphins due to the game script, but QB Jared Goff has been extremely efficient thus far, completing 69.0 percent of passes for 9.3 yards per attempt. He has highly effective TE Tyler Higbee at his disposal, too, and he's been sacked just twice through two games. Buffalo D/ST is a low-end option in Week…read more

The Bills allowed 254 total yards and forced two turnovers in Week 1's 27-17 win over the Jets.

Analysis: The Bills drew a favorable season opener, as the Jets couldn't get anything rolling led by QB Sam Darnold and a mediocre pass-catching corps. Week 2 against the Dolphins is the same story, just on the road. In Week 1, the Dolphins scored 11 points and turned the ball over three times. While they played the touted Patriots defense, the Bills are near the same elite territory. The Bills could benefit from WR Davante Parker (hamstring), who posted 1,202 receiving yards in 2019, potentially sitting…read more

CB Josh Norman is dealing with a hamstring injury ahead of Week 1's game versus the Jets.

Analysis: Norman was in a tight battle for the starting CB job opposite Tre'Davious White, so even if he can't go, Levi Wallace is an adequate replacement. The Bills won't need much more than adequate, either, as the Jets' receiving corps isn't too threatening led by WRs Breshad Perriman and Jamison Crowder, while TE Chris Herndon should have a role as well. Crowder is the only player with sustained NFL production, and with a brutal defense that could force them to throw more, Darnold may be back on the…read more

The Bills ranked second in 2019 with 16.2 points allowed per game.

Analysis: The Bills' defense kept games competitive for an offense that was otherwise lethargic, but the defensive unit still fell short of major fantasy production, as it ranked 12th with 44 sacks and tied for 10th with 23 turnovers. They retained most of their players, however, and added Josh Norman to replace E.J. Gaines, who opted out. It should profile as a top-12 unit this year regardless of if whether or not it records more turnovers and sacks, and it could pop into top-5 territory with just a…read more

The Bills allowed 24 points and 414 total yards in Week 16's loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: It was the second-most yards the Bills have allowed all year, but they forced a turnover for the sixth straight game. The Bills continue to sport the second-best defense -- 16.4 PPG allowed -- and they've forced enough turnovers (22) for an admirable ceiling. On the other hand, the Jets have coughed up 24 turnovers this season and Sam Darnold is sacked on 7.1 percent of dropbacks -- the 12th-most in the league. The Bills are a top-tier start regardless, but their floor gets even higher if Robby…read more

The Bills allowed 10 points and forced five turnovers in Week 15's win over the Steelers.

Analysis: The Bills exceeded the high expectations they had going against Devlin Hodges and the injury-riddled Steelers. They'll need to put their best foot forward again with the AFC East title on the line in Week 16 against the Patriots. The two teams have already met once in Buffalo, when the Bills held the Patriots to 16 points and forced a turnover. The Patriots' offense hasn't been impressive lately, falling below 23 points in four of the last five games, while Tom Brady finished below 200 passing…read more

The Bills allowed 15 points and 426 total yards to the Cowboys in Week 13's win.

Analysis: Despite the high yardage, the Bills made key stops and forced two turnovers (while also lucking into missed field goals) to keep the Cowboys off the scoreboard. Dallas was one of the top offenses in the league, but Baltimore is on another level with a league-high 33.8 PPG and 420.8 YPG. The Bills deserve some benefit of the doubt, though, as they rank third in the league with 15.6 points against per game, so they could scrape together some fantasy value. However, the Ravens have turned the ball…read more

The Bills held the Broncos to three points and 134 total yards in Week 12's win.

Analysis: The Bills also snagged an interception and sacked Brandon Allen four times to put together a superb fantasy performance. They'll face off against a more-legitimate offense in Thursday's contest, however, as the Cowboys lead the league with 433.4 YPG while ranking sixth with 26.8 PPG. The Bills' strong suit is against the pass, as they average three sacks per game (seventh) and allow just 6.0 YPA (third), so something's going to have to give. The Cowboys appeared willing to pound their ground…read more

The Bills allowed 20 points and forced a turnover during Week 11's win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: The Bills forced their first turnover in three games, but they allowed a season-high 280 passing yards to Ryan Fitzpatrick. They'll need to clean that up soon, although it may withstand another week since they face Brandon Allen and the Broncos at home. Since taking over as starter, Allen has completed just 49.3 percent of his passes while marking a respectable 7.6 YPA. He's faced strong pass defenses in the Vikings and Browns, but the Bills' defense ranks better at No. 3 with 197.2 passing…read more

The Bills allowed 19 points and didn't force a turnover during Week 10's loss to the Browns.

Analysis: The Bills held QB Baker Mayfield in check to the tune of 6.3 YPA, but he was able to toss two touchdowns. Their run defense -- which has been an issue all year -- allowed the Browns to open the game up with 147 yards on 26 attempts (5.7 YPC). Allowing 19 points is nothing to be ashamed of, but the Bills need to up their turnover total to provide better fantasy value. Enter: Miami. The Dolphins have coughed up two or more turnovers in four of their last five outings, and QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has…read more