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Fantasy preview: Buffalo

The Bills took a chance by adding receiver Terrell Owens, who instantly will help the team’s passing game. If he keeps his ego in check, the Bills might be actually dangerous on offense.

Quarterback: Trent Edwards’ numbers should improve simply because of Owens’ presence. He’s not a starting fantasy quarterback, but he has potential as a QB2 on draft day.

Running backs:
Marshawn Lynch played 13 games each of the last two seasons, and it’s guaranteed he won’t play more than 13 this year because he will serve a three-game NFL-imposed suspension to start the season. If he stays healthy, he could put up RB1 numbers over the final 13 games, but he’s an RB2 on draft day — and make sure you either get a good RB3 to play in September or take Fred Jackson, who on his own is a sleeper RB4 if Lynch does miss time later in the fall due to injury.

Wide receivers: Edwards is no Tony Romo, but Owens still should excel in Buffalo. T.O. might not be a WR1 on draft day, but he’s a solid WR2 — ego and age aside, he’s still a great receiver. Lee Evans’ numbers have slipped since his breakout 2006 campaign, primarily because the Bills had little other receiving talent. That should change with Owens lining up on the other side, perhaps vaulting Evans into WR2 territory, but more realistically, a solid WR3 on draft day.

Tight ends:
Rookie Shawn Nelson takes over for Robert Royal, but it won’t be much of an fantasy improvement. Bottom line: Nelson is a free-agent pickup if Edwards suddenly starts ignoring his wide receivers.

Kicker: Rian Lindell scored 124 points last season as the Bills’ offense improved. He might score that much again this year, but remember, he kicks in Buffalo, a place that makes Green Bay’s winter seem tranquil. That said, he’s a solid K2.

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