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Mecole Hardman Mecole Hardman Out for Week 12
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 11:11 AM
Hardman (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Texans.
Analysis: The Georgia product made his 2025 debut in Buffalo's Week 11 win over the Buccaneers, recording 61 kick-return yards while playing 11 total snaps (seven on special teams, four on offense). However, he was unable to practice all week due to a calf injury and is now in line to miss Thursday night's contest. While Hardman is out in Week 12, expect Ty Johnson and Ray Davis to serve as the Bills' top kick returners. |
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Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Won't play Thursday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 11:07 AM
Samuel (elbow/neck) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Texans.
Analysis: Despite playing 28 offensive snaps and catching two of three targets for 19 yards in the Week 11 win over the Buccaneers, Samuel was unable to practice all week and is now in line to miss his fifth game of the season Thursday. While the Ohio State product is sidelined, expect Ray Davis and Ty Johnson to operate as Buffalo's top kick returners. |
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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Ready to face Texans
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 10:10 AM
Palmer (knee/ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: Palmer was limited due to knee and ankle injuries Monday and Tuesday, but he'll be available Thursday to potentially take advantage of absences elsewhere in Buffalo's receiving corps. Top tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) will not suit up on the road versus Houston, while depth wideouts Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck) and Mecole Hardman (calf) will also be unavailable. Palmer returned to action from a three-game absence Week 11 versus Tampa Bay, securing two of five targets for 17 yards. |
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Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Ruled out for TNF
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 9:43 AM
Bills coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Kincaid (hamstring) is ruled out for Thursday's road contest against the Texans, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: McDermott's announcement doesn't come as much of a surprise, as Kincaid was labeled week-to-week after injuring his hamstring Week 10 versus the Dolphins and hasn't practiced in any capacity since. His next chance to return to action will come Sunday, Nov. 30 on the road against Pittsburgh in Week 13, while Dawson Knox will start at tight end for Buffalo on Thursday, with Jackson Hawes operating in the No. 2 role. |
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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Remains limited Tuesday
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 2:53 PM
Palmer (knee/ankle) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: Palmer has been listed as limited on both of the Bills' first two Week 12 injury reports, but the team hasn't provided an indication that he experienced a setback in his recovery from the knee or ankle issue after he returned from a three-game absence to play 27 snaps in this past Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers. The veteran wideout is likely just getting some extra maintenance on a short week, and the expectation is that he'll be available for Thursday's game against the Texans. |
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Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Sitting out practice Tuesday
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 1:22 PM
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Samuel (elbow/neck) won't practice Tuesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Samuel is banged up after handling a season-high 50 percent of the offensive snaps and recording two catches for 19 yards in Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers. If Samuel is unable to play Thursday against the Texans, Elijah Moore and Keon Coleman -- both healthy inactives in Week 11 -- could suit up and bolster the Bills' depth at receiver behind Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle) and Tyrell Shavers. |
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Mecole Hardman Mecole Hardman Not practicing Tuesday
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 1:19 PM
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Hardman (calf) won't participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With no on-field activity so far this week, Hardman's availability for Thursday's game against the Texans would appear to be in jeopardy. After the Bills signed him off the practice squad this past week, Hardman failed to haul in his lone target in Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers but ran back his lone kickoff return for 61 yards prior to exiting with the calf issue. Ray Davis -- who returned four kickoffs for 158 yards Sunday -- would be a candidate to step in as the Bills' top return man if Hardman can't play Week 12, and Brandon Codrington could also be promoted from the practice squad to help out on returns. |
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Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Not practicing Tuesday
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 12:11 PM
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Kincaid (hamstring) won't participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Since Tuesday represents the Bills' most extensive on-field work of the week, Kincaid appears likely to remain out for a second straight game Thursday versus the Texans. While Kincaid sat out the Bills' Week 11 win over the Buccaneers, Dawson Knox operated as the clear top tight end, logging 77 percent of the offensive snaps and recording one catch for 23 yards on three targets. Jackson Hawes served as the No. 2 option at the position, playing 34 percent of the snaps without drawing a target. |
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Gabe Davis Gabe Davis Reverts to practice squad
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 8:51 PM
Davis reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Davis was listed as a starter for the Bills' 44-32 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday, when he registered three catches (on four targets) for 40 yards. He played 23 of 56 snaps on offense (41.1 percent) which was fifth most among Bills wide receivers, largely due to Keon Coleman and Elijah Moore both being healthy scratches for Week 11. Even if Coleman and Moore were to be active for Thursday's game against the Texans, Davis could still be elevated to the active roster due to injuries to fellow wideouts Joshua Palmer (undisclosed), Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck) and Mecole Hardman (calf). |
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Mecole Hardman Mecole Hardman Estimated as DNP on Monday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 5:18 PM
Hardman (calf) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Bills held a walkthrough Monday after beating the Bucs on Sunday. In his first game with the team Sunday, Hardman played four offensive snaps and seven on special teams. He failed to catch his lone target and returned one kickoff for 61 yards and fumbled his lone punt-return opportunity. |
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Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Misses practice Monday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 4:53 PM
Samuel (elbow/neck) did not participate in Monday's walkthrough practice.
Analysis: Samuel played a season-high 52 percent of offensive snaps during Buffalo's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers in Week 11, securing two of three targets for 19 yards, but he appears to have picked up a pair of injuries in the process. He'll have two more chances to get back on the practice field as the Bills prepare for a road matchup against the Texans on Thursday Night Football. Samuel's increased opportunities versus Tampa Bay came with Keon Coleman being made a health scratch and Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) inactive. Those factors remain in flux for Week 12, but at the least it seems likely that Coleman will return to the lineup versus Houston. |
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Ray Davis Ray Davis Impact limited to return game again
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 4:36 PM
Davis played one of 56 offensive snaps during Buffalo's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers in Week 11. He also fielded four kick returns, tallying 158 yards on special teams.
Analysis: Davis continues to contribute firmly behind both James Cook and Ty Johnson on offense. In the three games Davis has been tasked with handling kick-return duties he's managed to impress, including with a crucial 44-yard return logged versus Tampa Bay. He'll work to continue making the most of his opportunities on special teams versus the Texans on Thursday. |
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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Will be limited Monday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 4:01 PM
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Palmer (undisclosed) will be limited in practice, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
Analysis: Palmer appears to have emerged from Buffalo's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday, in which he caught two of five targets for 17 yards, at less than full health. Monday's official practice report will reveal the nature of his injury. The Bills are hosting a walkthrough session Monday, so the extent of Palmer's on-field activity Tuesday and Wednesday figures to be more telling as to his odds of gaining clearance in time to suit up on the road against Houston on Thursday. |
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Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Unable to practice Monday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 2:43 PM
Bills coach Sean McDermott said Kincaid (hamstring) will be listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice report, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Buffalo will host a walkthrough practice Monday, but Kincaid's hamstring injury will nonetheless keep him from participating in any capacity. That bodes poorly for the starting tight end's odds of gaining clearance in time for Thursday's road matchup against the Texans, especially given that he's been labeled "week-to-week" and has only missed one contest so far. Dawson Knox played 75 percent of offensive snaps versus the Buccaneers in Week 11 with Kincaid sidelined, though he only secured one catch for 23 yards (on three targets). |
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Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Catches one pass in Week 11 win
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:49 AM
Knox caught one of three targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 44-32 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: With Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) sidelined, Knox logged 77 percent of the offensive snaps, while Jackson Hawes played 34 percent. The workload still didn't result in any meaningful bump in production for Knox, who hasn't reached 40 receiving yards in any game this season. He won't be a recommended fantasy target outside of single-game fantasy slates on Thursday night against the Texans even if Kincaid, who has been labeled week-to-week with his injury, remains out. |
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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Quiet day in return to lineup
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:41 AM
Palmer caught two of five targets for 17 yards in the Bills' 44-32 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: It was Palmer's first action since Week 6, as he dealt with knee and ankle injuries. He played just 50 percent of the offensive snaps against Tampa Bay, the same amount as Curtis Samuel, as the duo worked behind both Khalil Shakir (54 percent) and Tyrell Shavers (54 percent) in a wide-receiver rotation that did not include Keon Coleman, who was inactive. In a Buffalo offense that spreads the ball around to 10 players most weeks, it's impossible to trust any of the team's pass-catchers behind Shakir and, when healthy, tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) as fantasy starters. |
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Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Shut down in big win
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 9:33 PM
Shakir brought in one of three targets for minus-3 yards in the Bills' 44-32 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Shakir had no part in Josh Allen's breakout performance, which included 317 passing yards and three scoring tosses. The Bills' No. 1 receiver endured the worst game of his career given the negative yardage, and the downturn was particularly alarming when considering Shakir had produced a 20-189-1 line on 24 targets over the previous three games. The fourth-year pro will have an immediate yet challenging opportunity to put the forgettable day behind him, as the Bills travel to the face the Texans on Thursday night to kick off Week 12. |
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Gabe Davis Gabe Davis Three catches in season debut
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 7:14 PM
Davis caught three of four targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Davis made his season debut with the Bills after being elevated from the practice squad Sunday, finishing tied for second on the team in catches with running back James Cook. The wide receiver was able to operate in a rather significant role with Keon Coleman (coach's decision) and Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) unavailable. Davis can be elevated two more times, and he seems likely to be called upon again in Week 12 against the Texans on Thursday Night Football. |
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James Cook James Cook Claws way to over 100 total yards
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:28 PM
Cook rushed 16 times for 48 yards and secured all three targets for 66 yards in the Bills' 44-32 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Cook unsurprisingly found running room at a premium against a stingy Buccaneers front, but he was able to salvage his fantasy day with his best work of the season as a receiver. The fourth-year pro contributed a 25-yard touchdown reception on his three catches, and he finished with a season-high receiving yardage total. The going doesn't get any easier for Cook in Week 12, however, as the Bills face a tough Texans defense on the road in a Thursday night matchup. |
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Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Finds paydirt in Week 11
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:34 PM
Johnson recorded one carry for nine yards and caught both of his targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-32 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Johnson didn't have the ball in his hands many times in Week 11, but he definitely made the most of his chances. Most significantly, the running back was able to a swing pass from Josh Allen into a 52-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Johnson has now reeled in multiple catches in three consecutive contests. He'll look to build off of his recent production when the Bills face the Texans on Thursday Night Football in Week 12. |
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