Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, October 20th, 2024, 1:00 ET
Location: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
Network: CBS
Tennessee Titans
Quarterback
Will Levis: Sit
If you’re reading this, it means you’re playing fantasy football. If you’re playing fantasy football, it likely means you’ve seen the screenshots of Will Levis every week. I implore you to not start him against the Buffalo Bills.
Running Back
Tony Pollard: Start, RB1
Tyjae Spears: Sit
As much as many predicted this backfield to be a solid split entering 2024, I have to give Tony Pollard credit for seizing the lead role and delivering strong production. Pollard is the RB19 in terms of both total points and average PPG and now he gets a matchup against the third-softest RB defense in fantasy. Pollard should dominate the touches once again in this game, and as long as the Titans don’t go down too much too early, he has a great chance to return RB1 value. He’s our RB10 in our rankings this week. Tyjae Spears remains an intriguing hold in dynasty or deep leagues, but with his hamstring injury and Pollard’s hold on the workload, he’s best left on your benches even if he is active.
Wide Receiver
Sit All
This is not an indictment on the talent levels of DeAndre Hopkins and Calvin Ridley. With Levis throwing the ball against the seventh-toughest WR defense, there is no reason to risk getting a donut from one of these receivers. Find some safer options to throw in your FLEX this week.
Tight End
Sit All
See above.
Buffalo Bills
Quarterback
Josh Allen: Start, QB1
The Titans aren’t a fantastic matchup for QBs, especially if the team gets out to a huge lead, but Josh Allen has finished as the overall QB1 twice this season already. You’re starting him, whether you like it or not (you should like it).
Running Back
James Cook: Start, RB2*
Ray Davis: Start, RB2*
Ty Johnson: Sit
The entire situation surrounding the Bills’ RB room depends on whether or not James Cook is able to play through his turf toe following a somewhat surprising inactive on Monday Night Football. Ray Davis performed admirably in Cook’s stead, and the Titans are a similar matchup compared to the Jets in terms of toughness against RBs, so whichever back assumes the lead role will be a solid RB2 in Week 7. If Cook plays, it’s not recommended you start Davis, and Ty Johnson isn’t a strong play in either case.
Wide Receiver
Amari Cooper: Start, WR2
Khalil Shakir: FLEX Option, WR4
Keon Coleman: Sit, WR5
A wild Amari Cooper appears! Well, that was somewhat unexpected, wasn’t it? Josh Allen and the Bills finally get the prototypical WR1 they’ve been looking for, and even on a week in which Cooper will need to get acclimated with the playbook, he should slot in as a WR2 in a significant QB upgrade from the despicable situation in Cleveland. Unfortunately, this means Khalil Shakir gets a knock to his stock in this week’s matchup and beyond. Shakir has commanded a solid target share this year but is likely to play second fiddle to Amari the rest of the way. He’s a shaky FLEX this week, while Keon Coleman still needs time to develop into a reliable option.
Tight End
Dalton Kincaid: Start, TE1
The production from Dalton Kincaid hasn’t been what many were hoping for in 2024, but he’s still an athletic TE who’s part of an elite offense. Oh, you’re worried about the Titans being tied as the toughest defense against TEs this season? Yeah, I am too, which is why he’s our TE11 this week as opposed to a stronger option. Some guys ranked above Kincaid this week include Evan Engram, Tucker Kraft, David Njoku, and T.J. Hockenson. If you have any of those players, I’d recommend starting them over Kincaid.