SURPRISES: Buffalo Bills Reveal Depth Chart—Alec Anderson, Kyle Allen, & Keon Coleman Among Leaders

Buffalo Bills unveil a surprisingly decisive 2026 depth chart—could major position battles already be settled? Alec Anderson claims the starting left guard spot with no “or” in sight, while Kyle Allen, Keon Coleman, and Ben VanSumeren headline first-team roles. Notably, Mecole Hardman emerges atop the punt return chart, bringing both excitement and questions about consistency. Does this signal a changing of the guard for Buffalo’s offensive weaponry?

Joe Marino dissects the biggest surprises, including Zane Durant’s rise behind Ed Oliver, Fedarian Mathis’ momentum over Dwayne Carter at nose tackle, and the fluid inside backer situation featuring Caleb Elarms-Orr. The episode also examines cornerback shakeups with Maxwell Hairston starting over Davison Igbinosun, and special teams intrigue as Tommy Doman battles Mitch Wishnowsky. With Jim Leonhard confirming starters will “give it a rip” Saturday, can the Bills build early chemistry under a revamped scheme before tough season openers?

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