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The Buffalo Bills did their best impression of the Chicago Bears last night, scoring 27 points before the half. And it was HOT.
Q1: 85-yard drive resulting in a Josh “Daddy” Allen rushing TD
Q1: Josh Palmer 43-yard TD
Q2: Dawson Knox 1-yard TD
No, I haven’t mentioned any players from Detroit yet.
No, that’s not a mistake.
Q2: Jahmyr Gibbs 11-yard TD
Q2: Dalton Kincaid 16-yard TD
The good news: This 2026 Bills’ offense makes scoring look easy. Like, really easy.
The bad news: James Cook managers watched in horror as literally everyone else in a Bills jersey got a shot at scoring when Buffalo was in the red zone during the first 30 minutes of the game. “The Colston Loveland treatment,” as I call it. Don’t worry, Cook got his chance before the final whistle.
All told, both teams kept scoring, all the way to a 41-31 Bills victory to christen Highmark Stadium. Allen already is paying off those who drafted him early, passing for 248 yards and 3 TDs, adding 2 more scores on 69 rushing yards. Cook went for 21-135-2, while Kincaid finished with 7 catches for 95 yards and that score.
And we love the Lions for not giving up, as Jared Goff had a quiet 327 passing yards and 4 TDs, with 2 scores going to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Sun God caught 9 balls for 142 yards. And let’s not forget Mr. 1.01 Jahmyr Gibbs ending the night with 113 total yards and a score. Nice when you start your studs and you get rewarded.
I need a cigarette.
Injury Note: Before halftime, DJ Moore stayed down on the field with a shoulder injury after taking a hit in the end zone. He was ruled out shortly after halftime. Keep an eye on this one if you roster Moore. Though, if he does miss time, I suspect Josh Allen & Co. will find a way to keep winning.
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🔟 Brothers and sisters, friends of the revolution … 10 Facts for Week 2, the video edition.
🏈 Game-by-Game breakdowns for Week 2. Keep coming back for updates.
😬 We worried about this WR’s health last month. Not worried this week.
⬆️⬇️ Higher and lower than the rankings. Who are the studs and duds?
🤔 Kyren or Javonte? Both Williams need high floors in Guillotine LeaguesTM.
📫 Caleb Douglas about to arrive? And hard Chargers questions answered.
👀 A pair of RBs are real NFL Draft prospects. Check them out this weekend.
💪 Patrick Mahomes shook off the rust. Ready for Week 2 bust out.
👑 After a big Week 1, King Henry is primed for an encore.
🔮 Which projections stand out for Week 2? The price is right.
🪓 Rising and falling in Guillotine LeaguesTM ADP. Drafts still happening.
🤯 When you look at the TNF final tally, it’s mind-blowing.
Matthew Berry’s 10 Facts For Week 2
We’re officially into Week 2. We know because Matthew’s 10 Facts for the week has dropped, and we dove right in. Here are a few nuggets, though you’ll want to read the whole thing before setting your lineups:
He’s QB4 since Week 4 of last season
Who knew this RB would ever see a 24% target share?
This RB got a 99, not Luftballons, but Utilization Score (‘80s pun intended)
Time to worry about this TE coming off a great rookie year?
Enough of the breadcrumbs. You know what to do next … ⤵️
Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Week 2: What to do With Bucky?
The best part about Week 1 being over is that we get some answers as to how to attack the rest of the season. And for Dwain McFarland, that’s just enough information to either confirm even a smidge of the priors coming into the season or to formulate new plans altogether. It’s also enough make plenty of determinations on who to start and who to sit for Week 2. ⤵️
Week 2 Previews: Cowboys-Commanders & More
So Matthew Freedman and Zain Dhanani walked into a virtual studio and started talking Week 2 … then they broke down EVERY GAME. You don’t want to miss this episode. And make sure to subscribe to the Fantasy Football is Life YouTube channel so you catch every episode.
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