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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Labeled week-to-week Wed, Oct 15, 2025, 8:53 AM Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that Palmer (ankle) is viewed as week-to-week, Alec White of the team's official site reports. Analysis: Palmer was forced out of the first half of Monday's 24-14 loss to the Falcons with an ankle injury, finishing the night with two receptions for 60 yards. Though Palmer may have been hard-pressed to make it back to the field if the Bills played on Sunday this week, he'll benefit from Buffalo being on bye for Week 7. The wideout will still need to resume practicing in some fashion during Week 8 to have a chance at playing in the Bills' next game Oct. 26 versus the Panthers.
Elijah Moore Elijah Moore Mistake-prone Week 6 Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 10:39 AM Moore failed to catch either of his two targets in Monday night's loss to the Falcons. Analysis: With Curtis Samuel (neck) inactive and Joshua Palmer (ankle) going down in the first half, Moore saw increased action on offense, totaling 14 snaps. However, he was unable to corral either target and also muffed a handoff on a fourth-and-short jet sweep. Moore has five catches for 25 yards and one touchdown on seven targets this season.
Ray Davis Ray Davis Catches TD in Monday's loss Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 10:35 AM Davis caught both of his targets for 19 yards and one touchdown in Monday's 24-14 loss to the Falcons. Analysis: Davis played a total of two offensive snaps and was targeted by Josh Allen in the passing game on both of those plays. His 16-yard touchdown on the opening drive of the second half pulled the Bills within seven points, but Buffalo was unable to score the rest of the way. Despite finding paydirt for the first time all season, Davis continues to struggle to earn meaningful run behind starting running back James Cook. Davis has played single-digit snaps in four straight games, with passing-down specialist Ty Johnson receiving more playing time than Davis in all of those contests. Though Davis could be the preferred option over Johnson to lead the Bills' rushing attack if Cook were to miss time at any point, Davis will likely continue to handle a light role so long as Cook is healthy.
Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Accounts for 16 yards in Week 6 Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 9:00 AM Johnson carried once for five yards and added an 11-yard reception on two targets in Monday's 24-14 loss to the Falcons. Analysis: For the fourth straight game, Johnson outpaced Ray Davis in playing time, with the latter running back being limited to just two snaps while the former logged 24, his most since Week 1. Starter James Cook still led the backfield with 30 snaps on the night, though he was limited to just one carry in the fourth quarter while the Bills largely abandoned the run and leaned more heavily on Johnson in passing situations. The Bills seemingly view Johnson mainly as a passing-down specialist, and even if Cook were to miss time at some point after the team's Week 7 bye, Davis could still garner a good portion of the carries out of the backfield.
Reggie Gilliam Reggie Gilliam Logs 21 snaps in Week 6 Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 8:49 AM Gilliam went without a carry or target while playing 21 of the Bills' 57 offensive snaps in Monday's 24-14 loss to the Falcons. Analysis: Gilliam was credited with his second start of the season since he was on the field for the Bills' first play, but he was still limited to just 37 percent of the offensive snaps even though Buffalo leaned into more heavy packages with tight end Dalton Kincaid (oblique) inactive for the contest. The Bills will continue to deploy Gilliam almost exclusively as a blocker anytime he's on the field; the fullback has yet to draw a target or carry the ball through six games and was limited to just three touches for the entire 2024 season.
Tyrell Shavers Tyrell Shavers Season-high five targets in loss Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 8:43 AM Shavers played 28 of the Bills' 57 snaps on offense and finished with three catches for 27 yards on five targets in Monday's 24-14 loss to the Falcons. Analysis: With two pass catchers in Curtis Samuel (neck/ribs) and Dalton Kincaid (oblique) inactive for the Week 6 contest and with another in Joshua Palmer (ankle) exiting the contest early, Shavers benefited from an expanded profile in the Buffalo offense. The third-year wideout out of San Diego State hadn't taken the field for more than one-third of Buffalo's offensive plays in any of the first five weeks and drew a combined five targets over that stretch, but he logged nearly half of the snaps Monday and finished one behind Keon Coleman for the team lead in targets. Despite the modest spike in production, Shavers is likely to see his role get downsized if Buffalo is able to reclaim some health in its pass-catching corps coming out of a Week 7 bye.
Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Scores TD on one catch Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 11:22 PM Knox brought in his only target for a 19-yard touchdown in the Bills' 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday night. Analysis: The veteran tight end rose to the top of the depth chart Monday night with Dalton Kincaid (oblique) inactive, but Knox ultimately garnered a minimal amount of Josh Allen's attention. Nevertheless, Knox made good on his one opportunity, getting into the end zone with 8:01 remaining in the first quarter to erase an early 7-0 deficit. The score was Knox's first since Week 6 of last season, but his run as the No. 1 option at the position may be limited to just Monday's game since Kincaid figures to have a good chance of getting healthy over Buffalo's Week 7 bye.
Keon Coleman Keon Coleman Minimal yardage on three catches Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 9:46 PM Coleman brought in three of six targets for 11 yards in the Bills' 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday night. Analysis: Coleman tied for the team lead in receptions and targets, but as his final line indicates, those opportunities were essentially for naught. The second-year wideout has endured an underwhelming season to date that's included a Week 5 benching for that game's opening series, and Coleman notably couldn't make an impact Monday despite the Bills being without Dalton Kincaid (oblique) and Curtis Samuel (neck, ribs) to begin the game and then losing Joshua Palmer (ankle) during the contest. Coleman and Josh Allen will have a Week 7 bye to work on their chemistry before returning to action Sunday, Oct. 26 on the road against the Panthers.
Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Three catches in Week 6 loss Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 9:41 PM Shakir brought in three of six targets for 33 yards in the Bills' 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday night. Analysis: Shakir had an acrobatic catch overturned by replay in the first quarter, and he otherwise had a quiet night despite tying for the team lead in receptions and targets. The fourth-year pro had come into Monday night on a reasonably productive run where he'd generated an 11-124-1 line on 14 targets over the prior pair of contests, and he'll face a tough challenge against the talented Panthers secondary when the Bills take on Carolina on the road following their Week 7 bye.
James Cook James Cook Solid rushing night in loss Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 9:37 PM Cook rushed 17 times for 87 yards and didn't draw a target in the Bills' 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday night. Analysis: Cook enjoyed a solid night on the ground despite game script working against the run as the game unfolded, bouncing back nicely from a 49-yard showing in the Week 5 loss to the Patriots. However, he failed to draw a target for the first time this season after not hauling in the one pass thrown his way Week 5, a relatively rare slump for him as a pass catcher. Cook's fantasy value remains significantly elevated in all formats, however, and he draws a favorable matchup on the road against the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 26 following Buffalo's Week 7 bye.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Rough night in Week 6 loss Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 9:33 PM Allen completed 15 of 26 passes for 180 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed six times for 42 yards in the Bills' 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday night. He also committed two fumbles, neither of which were lost. Analysis: Allen's final line tells the tale of a difficult night against a well-rested and aggressive Falcons defense fueled by its home crowd. Despite his signature mobility, Allen was sacked four times, and he also tossed multiple interceptions for the first time this season, including a game-sealing pick at Atlanta's 7-yard line with 51 seconds remaining. The reigning NFL MVP's yardage total also was his second lowest of the season, and the fact he went into the contest without Dalton Kincaid (oblique) and Curtis Samuel (neck/ribs) before also losing Joshua Palmer to an ankle injury in the first half certainly didn't help Allen's cause. Buffalo now gets a much-needed bye following back-to-back losses before returning to action against the Panthers in Carolina on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Won't return Monday Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 8:22 PM Palmer (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Falcons, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. Analysis: Palmer was injured early in the second quarter after being tackled awkwardly. He was able to jog on the sideline after being evaluated, but he ultimately won't return after logging two catches for 60 yards. The Bills will head into their bye following Monday's contest, so it's possible Palmer isn't forced to miss any additional time.
Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Questionable to return Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 7:23 PM Palmer is questionable to return to Monday's game against Atlanta due to an ankle injury, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Palmer had his leg twisted awkwardly while being tackled on a catch early in the second quarter. He was able to walk off the field under his own power and was evaluated in the medical tent. Palmer has since been spotted running up and down the sideline, though it's unclear if he'll be able to return to Monday's contest.
Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Dealing with lower-body inury Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 7:12 PM Palmer is being evaluated for an apparent lower-body injury during Monday's game against the Falcons, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo Newsreports. Analysis: Palmer made a catch over the middle of the field early in the second quarter and was dragged down awkwardly. The injury looked to be serious, but he walked off the field under his own power and was spotted jogging on the sideline following an examination in the blue tent, per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. An exact diagnosis remains unclear.
Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Added snaps likely Monday Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 5:06 PM Knox figures to see added opportunities Monday night against the Falcons, with fellow TE Dalton Kincaid (oblique) inactive for the contest. Analysis: With Kincaid, who leads the Bills with 287 receiving yards through five games, unavailable, Knox -- who has logged a 6/54/0 receiving line in that span -- represents a late plug-in option for fantasy managers who would normally rely on Kincaid. Jackson Hawes (who has four catches for 54 yards and a TD thus far) is Buffalo's other active tight end Monday.
Elijah Moore Elijah Moore Active against Atlanta Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 5:03 PM Moore is active for Monday night's game against the Falcons. Analysis: Moore was healthy inactive last Sunday night against New England, but with Curtis Samuel (neck) out Monday night, Moore will draw back into the lineup. Moore has four catches for 64 scoreless yards this season.
Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Won't suit up vs. Falcons Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 4:51 PM Samuel (neck/ribs) is inactive for Monday's road game against Atlanta. Analysis: Samuel was initially listed as questionable for Monday's matchup after logging a LP-DNP-LP practice slate, but he ultimately won't go. With Buffalo set to benefit from a Week 7 bye, Samuel will have extra time to get healthy and work to get back on the field Week 8 versus the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 26. With Samuel sidelined, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir and Joshua Palmer are in line to lead the Bills' Week 6 WR corps, while Brandon Codrington and Ty Johnson will operate as the team's top kick returners.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Inactive Monday Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 4:50 PM Kincaid (oblique) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Falcons. Analysis: Kincaid, who opened the practice week Thursday sporting a non-contact jersey, subsequently was deemed limited in all three sessions before being listed as questionable for Monday's contest. Now that he's been ruled out versus Atlanta, Dawson Knox is in line to lead the Bills' Week 6 TE corps, with Jackson Hawes available to mix in. Kincaid will target a potential return to action Sunday, Oct. 26 against the Panthers following Buffalo's bye week.
Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Questionable for Week 6 Sat, Oct 11, 2025, 1:59 PM Samuel (neck/ribs) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest in Atlanta. Analysis: Samuel sandwiched an absence from practice Friday around limited sessions Thursday and Saturday due to neck and rib injuries, leaving his status up in the air ahead of Monday's 7:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If he's able to suit up, he'll be a target available to QB Josh Allen while serving as the Bills' primary kick returner.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Questionable for MNF Sat, Oct 11, 2025, 1:48 PM Kincaid (oblique) is listed as questionable for Monday's game in Atlanta. Analysis: Kincaid donned a non-contact jersey at Thursday's practice and spent the entirety of Week 6 prep as a limited participant due to an oblique injury. With a Monday night kickoff on tap, there won't be many options to turn to if Kincaid ends up inactive. Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes currently are the TE options on the Bills' active roster.