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Fantasy Football: 5 bold predictions for Week 1

By Dustin Baker

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 29: Tre’Davious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at New Era Field on December 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, New York. New York defeats Buffalo 13-6. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 29: Tre’Davious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at New Era Field on December 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, New York. New York defeats Buffalo 13-6. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

3. The Buffalo Bills defense exits of Week 1 as the top fantasy group

Game: New York Jets at Buffalo Bills (Sunday, 9/13, 1:00 pm EST)

Quarterback Josh Allen joined the Buffalo Bills in 2018 via first-round draft pick, and the future is bright for Allen and the Bills organization.

If you consider Drew Bledsoe’s stop in Buffalo nearly two decades ago as locking down the quarterback position, that would be the last time the Bills had a sure-fire, studly quarterback. Supposing Bledsoe is not how you portray a bonafide starter, then we’re winding the clock back to the days of Jim Kelly.

Regardless, the Bills might have found their man going forward. Allen has struggled with passing accuracy, but the working theory is that freshly-arrived Stefon Diggs will aid in Allen’s development. At his back, Josh Allen has a wicked-good defense.

Since Allen became the captain at Bills Stadium, Buffalo has surrendered the fourth-fewest points in all of football. Allen is setup for prosperity with this ferocious bunch at his disposal.

This week, that Bills defense takes on the rival New York Jets in Orchard Park. Jets signal-caller Sam Darnold will turn over the ball at least twice, Buffalo will capitalize on his follies with a defensive touchdown or two, and the Bills will hold the Jets under 14 points.

Helpful hint: The following week the Bills will then feast on the Dolphins.

Start them with confidence if you’ve got them.

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