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After the sudden departure of Leslie Frazier last offseason, McDermott took over play-calling for the Bills’ defense and helped lead them to a top-five finish in points allowed and a top-10 finish in yards allowed per game. If it’s not McDermott calling plays, that duty would be handed over to defensive coordinator Bobby Babich, who was promoted to defensive coordinator earlier this offseason. Babich has been with the Bills since 2017 but has never held a defensive coordinator title at any level.

Brown was listed as a DNP for Wednesday during the team’s walkthrough, and looks like he won’t be able to get a practice in a day later. The star wideout missed Monday’s game against the Falcons with his hamstring strain, and all signs point to the 27-year-old missing Week 3 against the Saints.

Not a surprise, but still worth noting as Njoku has been declared “unlikely” to play in Week 3 against the Giants. With the 28-year-old all but assuredly out for that contest, Jordan Akins will be the teams top tight end, but there’s not much fantasy intrigue in that profile. Pierre Strong Jr. (hamstring) was also unable to practice.

Garrett has missed back-to-back practices as he continues to work his way back from a foot injury that has limited the 28-year-old. He was also limited last week and he was able to play, however, so there’s a very good chance he’s on the field against the Giants in Week 3. Sorry, Danny Dimes.

Lamb was able to take part in the open portion, and that’s obviously a great sign for his status going forward. Fantasy managers will want to make sure he’s able to take part Friday and check the designation, but at this point it’d be an upset if he isn’t on the field Sunday against the Ravens.

Kraft was a limited participant during Wednesday’s game after picking up a shoulder injury during Sunday’s game against the Colts, and he’ll likely earn the same designation for Thursday’s session. Kraft’s fantasy potential will be tied to whether Jordan Love (knee) can play Sunday, but he does have more value than fellow second-year wideout Luke Musgrave at this stage of the season.

Reed missed Wednesday’s practice with his calf and shin issues, but he was able to get back on the field Thursday. He should be fine for Week 3 against the Titans, but keep an eye on his status in practice in the coming days

Love is taking part in drills and making throws during the open portion of practice. This comes after Adam Schefter’s report earlier Thursday that Love has a chance to play in Week 3 despite his MCL sprain. Fantasy managers need to have a backup plan if he can’t go, but it does appear that at the very least that Love is essentially 50/50 to go against the Titans in Week 3.

Palmer didn’t practice Wednesday, and while he wasn’t participating in drills during Thursday’s session, it’s at least somewhat positive the 6-foot-1 wideout was able to get some work in. Palmer is considered questionable for now, but his already shaky status as a fantasy play would make him a risky Week 3 option regardless if he’s active or not.

Mixon wasn’t seen at the open portion of practice, and neither was Dameon Pierce, who is also nursing an ankle injury and wasn’t able to play in SNF against the Bears. Mixon picked up his ankle injury during that contest, and hasn’t been at either practice. If Mixon can’t go, Cam Akers will likely dominate the touches for Week 3 against the Vikings, with Dare Ogunbowale getting some work as well.

Higgins will be able to participate in practices after missing the first two games of the season with his hamstring issue. The Bengals’ passing game has looked discombobulated at times, but the (potential) return of a talent like Higgins for Joe Burrow will obviously help get it trending back in the right direction. Right now, it does appear likely Higgins will play Monday night against the Commanders.