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Bills Visit Falcons on Monday Night Football in Clash of Elite Offense and Top Defense

Atlanta's defense leads the league, creating a timely gauge for Josh Allen after Buffalo's first loss.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Monday at 7:15 p.m. EDT on ESPN, with Buffalo a 4.5-point favorite per BetMGM.
  • The Bills look to rebound from a 23-20 defeat to New England, bringing league‑third averages of 395.8 yards and 30.6 points per game.
  • Atlanta leads the NFL in total defense at 244 yards allowed per game, and cornerback A.J. Terrell is expected to return from a hamstring injury.
  • Rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. enters off career highs of 76.9% passing and 313 yards against Washington, while Buffalo’s 28th‑ranked run defense must contend with Bijan Robinson’s dual‑threat production.
  • Buffalo lists LB Matt Milano as not expected to play and DT Ed Oliver trending toward a return, and the club announced a record 65,100‑pound Huddle for Hunger food drive donation.