These are the Buffalo Bills to start and sit in fantasy football this weekend.
The Buffalo Bills entered last week scheduled to face one of the better defenses in the NFL. In the first half, fans were likely worried as the offense struggled to really get into a rhythm.
However, in the second half, Josh Allen started to find Stefon Diggs and both salvaged a respectable week in fantasy football. This week, the Bills and their playmakers should be able to find more room to work and have big weeks for teams still in fantasy football playoffs.
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Start ’em
Josh Allen
In recent weeks, Josh Allen has faced tough defenses with mixed results as he had a great game against the San Francisco 49ers and an average game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This week though, Allen has a chance to finish as a Top 3 quarterback in scoring.
The Denver Broncos are middle of the pack in terms of QB scoring the past four weeks but they enter this game with a number of cornerbacks out. They also have allowed three rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks during this time span, which is the most in the NFL. It wouldn’t be surprising if Allen had multiple rushing touchdowns this week.
Stefon Diggs
As Josh Allen goes, usually Stefon Diggs follows. Last week, Diggs finished with 130 receiving yards and a touchdown and leads the league in receptions with 100 exactly. While the Broncos are allowing the seventh fewest points to receivers over the last four weeks, the injuries swing this matchup into Diggs favor. Diggs should have another big week, especially in PPR leagues.
Gabriel Davis
Another wide receiver that could have a big week is Gabriel Davis. The Bills announced on Thursday that John Brown would not be returning this week so the rookie will get another start. If you are in a league that is TD-only, or is a heavy-TD league, Davis would be a great option.
He currently leads the team in receiving touchdowns with six and has a touchdown in each of the past three games.
Sit ’em
Devin Singletary/Zack Moss
This past week, the Bills returned to Zack Moss being the featured running back as he had 13 carries, but six of them came on the final drive as the team tried to run the clock down. The Bills run game hasn’t been very involved in this offense and that is unlikely to change this week.
The only potential for either running back to have a good game is if the Bills get up big and try to milk the clock. If that happens, then it would likely be Moss but at this point, there are other options at the position who will likely be more involved.
Dawson Knox
The second-year tight end entered last week with a touchdown reception in two straight games. He was once again involved heavily with seven targets, catching four of them but for only 34 yards and did have a fumble.
The Broncos do a pretty good job defending the tight end, allowing the 14th fewest points to tight ends over the past four weeks. This fact, combined with the Bills having what appears to be a big advantage on the outside, which means it could be a quiet week for Dawson Knox.