Adam Koffler's Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Week 7 Sleepers, Busts
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 7. This week, we've got four teams on bye (Bills, Jaguars, Chargers, and Commanders). […]
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Introducing DIP: A new NFL defensive metric that accounts for quarterback competition
Buffalo Rumblings unveils Defensive Impact on Passing (DIP), a new NFL metric that gauges defensive performance by adjusting EPA per dropback against the quality of opposing quarterbacks. By comparing each QB’s actual EPA to his season baseline (excluding the defense in question), DIP offers a cleaner snapshot of how stingy or porous a unit really is. Week 6 results show Seattle’s defense still tops the chart, while New England jumps to No. 3 despite a mid‑tier EPA rank, and the Jaguars climb from 17th to 7th. Buffalo improves from 25th to 23rd in DIP after facing a gauntlet of elite QBs. The metric also highlights big gaps for the Saints, 49ers, Browns, Ravens and Giants, and notes that the Bills’ schedule remains tough heading into a Week 8 bye.
Bills news: Previewing potential trade targets
During their bye week, the Buffalo Bills’ front office is scoping trade targets ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline to address defensive lapses despite a high‑scoring offense. The piece highlights key needs at safety, inside linebacker and cornerback, naming potential deals such as Miami’s off‑ball linebacker Jordyn Brooks (cap‑friendly, $13 M guaranteed through 2027), Washington’s cornerback Amik Robertson, Titans safety Amani Hooker, Cardinals safety Budda Baker, Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen and Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson. It also notes wide‑receiver depth concerns with DJ Moore and Joshua Palmer’s drops, and references recent defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard pressure and Sam Franklin Jr.’s appeal win.
Week 7 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Weekend Updates
Fewer FLEX options will be available in Week 7, with the Bills, Commanders, Jaguars, and Chargers on bye. Along with […]
2026 Fantasy Football Week 7 Players to Stash
Hello friends! As we enter Week 7, we now have Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, and the Washington Commanders on bye. As if navigating bye weeks isn't enough,… The post 2026 Fantasy Football Week 7 Players to Stash appeared first on Fantasy Six Pack - F6P .
Week 7 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Weekend Updates
The Bills, Chargers, Commanders, and Jaguars have a Week 7 bye, leaving fantasy managers with fewer options to stream this […]
Week 7 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Weekend Updates
Hey RotoBallers, the weekend is here, and we are back with updated rankings. Bye weeks continue, with the Bills, Jaguars, […]
The Ravens’ Next Three Games Could Define Their Season
The Baltimore Ravens have little room for error in their schedule. After a disappointing loss to Cleveland, Baltimore needs to respond quickly. Baltimore’s schedule now features the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars over the next three games. All three opponents have a bye week before facing Baltimore, giving them extra time to rest […] The post The Ravens’ Next Three Games Could Define Their Season appeared first on The Lead .
Bills S Sam Franklin’s suspension decreased to $14,926 fine for spitting incident
Buffalo Bills safety and special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr. has successfully appealed his one-game suspension for allegedly spitting at an opponent during the team’s Week 6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL reduced his punishment to a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct, meaning he’s eligible to play when Buffalo returns from its […] The post Bills S Sam Franklin’s suspension decreased to $14,926 fine for spitting incident appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bills’ Josh Allen gets backhanded compliment in Colin Cowherd’s Caleb Williams praise
The Buffalo Bills probably believe they have the best quarterback in the league, and they definitely have the right to feel so. Josh Allen continues to do the impossible every week, and whether he’s making a play with his arm or his legs, he’s still leading the Bills to victories. There is another quarterback that […] The post Bills’ Josh Allen gets backhanded compliment in Colin Cowherd’s Caleb Williams praise appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Buffalo Bills: Special-Teams Ace Wins Appeal, Fined $14,900
The Buffalo Bills could miss two defensive backs in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens. C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected in the second quarter of Week 6 against the Raiders for spitting toward Brock Bowers. Gardner-Johnson apologized but was officially suspended on Thursday. Additionally, safety and special-teams ace Sam Franklin Jr. was also suspended for allegedly spitting […] The post Buffalo Bills: Special-Teams Ace Wins Appeal, Fined $14,900 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Ex-Patriots LB Brandon Spikes Shares Disdain for Former Ravens RB Ray Rice
On January 22, 2012, former Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes and former Ravens running back Ray Rice shared a field in Foxborough with a Super Bowl berth on the line. The New England Patriots escaped 23-20 when former Bills kicker Billy Cundiff’s potential game-tying field goal sailed wide left. Nearly a decade and a half later, […] The post Ex-Patriots LB Brandon Spikes Shares Disdain for Former Ravens RB Ray Rice appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Bills’ Sam Franklin Gets Punishment Reduced by NFL After Spitting Incident Against Raiders
C.J. Gardner-Johnson will miss the Buffalo Bills’ upcoming game after losing his appeal, but his teammate Sam Franklin Jr. has secured a different outcome. The NFL has reduced Franklin’s one-game suspension over an alleged spitting incident during Buffalo’s 33-30 win over the Las Vegas Raiders to a fine, allowing the safety and special teams captain […] The post Bills’ Sam Franklin Gets Punishment Reduced by NFL After Spitting Incident Against Raiders appeared first on EssentiallySports .
NFL has made its decision on Sam Franklin Jr.’s suspension appeal
The NFL overturns Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr.'s one‑game suspension, converting it to a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct after a hearing by officer James Thrash. The decision follows a similar appeal that upheld C.J. Gardner‑Johnson's suspension for a spitting incident. Franklin’s agents emphasized there was no evidence he spat, and the player will be cleared to play in Buffalo’s Week 8 matchup against the Ravens on Nov. 1. The Bills now sit at 1‑2 on suspension appeals this season.
Dion Dawkins’ dramatic offseason weight loss ‘a gift and a curse’
Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins sheds 42 pounds this offseason, claiming the loss is both “a gift and a curse.” The 32‑year‑old Pro Bowler says the lighter frame—now around 330‑340 lb—boosts his speed and could extend his career, but required a drastic diet of one meal a day, two gallons of lemon water and lean protein, plus boxing and long walks. He’s adjusted his training with Bills strength staff and is now relearning how to play at the new weight. The interview, shared through a Polaris partnership that also highlights the game‑integrated DAGOR off‑road vehicle, offers more on his regimen and future plans.
Raiders Week 6 snap and production review
The Raiders fell 33-30 to the Bills in Week 6, prompting a deep dive into their receiving corps. Tre Tucker led the team with 46 snaps, hauling in five catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns – his best effort yet. Jalen Nailor, back from a concussion, managed just one catch for nine yards on four targets after a $35 million contract. Cody White saw limited action (14 snaps) with no receptions, while rookie Malik Benson and Dareke Young were largely unused. Overall, Las Vegas favored tight ends and backs, delivering 82 targets versus only 41 to its wide receivers in the past three games.
Bills had good plan for Brock Bowers, but Raiders' TE is impossible to stop
The Las Vegas Raiders struggled to get Brock Bowers involved consistently in Week 6 because of the Buffalo Bills' game plan. But he still produced in a big way.
Bills' Sam Franklin Jr. Eligible to Play vs. Ravens After NFL Reduces Discipline Upon Appeal
Buffalo Bills linebacker Sam Franklin Jr. will be eligible to play in Week 8 when the team returns from a bye after having his discipline reduced.
Bills S Sam Franklin’s One-Game Suspension Reduced To Fine
NFL Senior Vice President of Football & International Communications, Michael Signora, announced that the NFL has reduced Bills S Sam Franklin‘s one-game suspension to a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct. Franklin was suspended for spitting at an opponent in Week 6 against the Raiders. He will now be available when Buffalo returns from their bye […] The post Bills S Sam Franklin’s One-Game Suspension Reduced To Fine appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Bills’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week
The Buffalo Bills head to their bye week at 4-1, riding high after navigating a tough part of their schedule. While the record is good, there are some issues the team is dealing with on both sides of the ball. The NFL trade deadline may help with that, but after that, they’ll be looking at […] The post Bills’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Raiders Could Land Future WR1 for Fernando Mendoza in Shock Trade Proposal
Las Vegas Raiders are still searching for answers after a 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 18. Kirk Cousins threw for 313 yards in that game, yet Las Vegas fell short and dropped to 3-3. With the trade deadline less than three weeks away, one new idea aims to help that offense. It […] The post Raiders Could Land Future WR1 for Fernando Mendoza in Shock Trade Proposal appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Bills news: The good, the bad, and the ugly at the bye week
The Buffalo Bills sit 5-1 and lead the AFC East heading into their bye week, but a stark contrast exists between their explosive offense and porous defense. Offensively, Josh Allen tops the league with 32.8 points per game, leads in rushing TDs (8), and ranks in the top five QBR, while Keon Coleman, Deone Walker and a top‑three offensive line fuel a high‑scoring attack. Defensively, first‑year coordinator Jim Leonhard’s unit ranks near the bottom in points, yards and passing touchdowns allowed, and struggles on third downs and in the fourth quarter. The article outlines the “good, the bad, and the ugly” and previews the coaching staff’s tasks before the break.
NFL trade deadline: Buffalo Bills trade candidate – Tariq Woolen
The Buffalo Rumblings weigh a potential trade for 6‑ft‑4″ cornerback Tariq Woolen as the NFL deadline approaches. Woolen, a former Seattle star who helped win the 2025 Super Bowl, has logged 41 tackles, 12 pass breakups and an interception in 2025, and in 2026 he’s posted 24 tackles, four breakups and allowed a 59% completion rate on 30 targets for the Eagles. At $1.26 M salary (prorated $630 k) and an estimated cost of a 2027 fourth‑round pick, he fits the Bills’ zone‑heavy scheme but may face a depth‑chart logjam. The piece asks whether his size, experience and low price justify a move before Week 9.
Bold Predictions for the Buffalo Bills' Post-Bye Stretch Run
The Buffalo Bills are locked in atop the AFC East at their bye week, with a critical Week 8 contest against the Baltimore Ravens on the post-break horizon.
Buffalo Bills Week 7 rooting interests: Who to root for during the bye
The Buffalo Bills enter Week 7 at 5-1, locked into the AFC’s No. 2 seed after a strong start and a two‑win West Coast swing. With the bye week arriving early, they can’t move up to first place, but they’re safe unless the Patriots win and gain a half‑game edge. The article lists ideal "root‑for" picks for the Bills’ benefit: Chicago over New England, Miami over the Jets, New Orleans over Pittsburgh, Minnesota over Indianapolis, Cincinnati over Baltimore, Tennessee over Cleveland, and the Giants over Houston. Each suggested result helps keep rival AFC teams out of the Bills’ way and improves Buffalo’s tiebreakers and strength‑of‑schedule.
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