The Bills’ offensive line has been one of the team’s biggest strengths, and the tackle pairing of Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown is a big reason why. Dawkins brings steady pass protection and solid work in the run game. Brown has developed into a force as a run blocker and has made clear strides in pass protection, too.
Even with that kind of talent up front, Buffalo is going to be tested by some of the league’s best edge rushers this season. The schedule includes heavy hitters like Aidan Hutchinson, Will Anderson Jr., and Myles Garrett. There’s also another name on that list who could be ready to take a major leap.
Moe Moton of Bleacher Report recently ranked seven edge rushers who could be on the verge of a breakout in 2026, and Dallas Turner of the Minnesota Vikings made the cut. The Bills will see him in Week 9 on Monday Night Football.
" Defensive coordinator Brian Flores may be on the verge of turning Dallas Turner into a star. As a rookie, Turner played in a backup role behind Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel, who both earned Pro Bowl nods with double-digit sack numbers that year." said Moton.
" Minnesota traded Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Ginkel is entering his age-31 campaign. Heading into his third term, Turner will enter the 2026 season as a full-time starter coming off a momentous year." Moton added.
Turner is entering his third season with Minnesota, and this is the kind of opportunity that can change how people view him. The Vikings took him in the first round in 2023, and he was widely considered the top defensive prospect in that draft. So far, the production has lagged behind the hype, but he still put together a strong year in a rotational role with 8 sacks, 66 total tackles, and 3 pass deflections.
Now, with Brian Flores dialing up the defense, Turner is expected to be unleashed as a pass rusher. That could create real problems for Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense.
Turner may not be on the same tier as Will Anderson Jr. yet, but the talent is there, and the upside is obvious. When Buffalo goes to Minnesota, it may need its best performance up front to handle that defense.
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