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Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Remains sidelined Thursday
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 12:18 PM
Kincaid (knee) isn't practicing Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kincaid was also deemed a non-participant for Wednesday's walk-through practice, so what he's able to do Friday will loom large in determining his status for Sunday's game against the Browns. If Kincaid isn't available this weekend, Dawson Knox would likely be in line for elevated snaps as the Bills' clear top tight end. |
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Brandin Cooks Brandin Cooks Not on injury report
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 10:25 AM
Cooks (undisclosed) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: Cooks was spotted entering the X-ray room with trainers after Buffalo's win over the Patriots in Week 15, but he appears to have only been receiving a precautionary examination. The veteran wideout didn't record a catch versus New England, but his three targets were the second most on the team. He'll continue operating as a depth wideout for Buffalo in Sunday's road matchup against the Browns. |
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Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Listed as DNP on Wednesday
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 1:54 PM
Kincaid (knee) is listed as a non-participant after Wednesday's walk-through practice.
Analysis: Kincaid wasn't on the injury report last week, and there was no report of an issue during/after Sunday's 35-31 win over New England. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on the situation, but it is possible Wednesday's absence is indicative of maintenance more so than real concern about missing time. |
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Mecole Hardman Mecole Hardman Practice window opens
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 11:36 AM
Hardman (calf) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: The veteran wideout from Georgia has been sidelined for the Bills' last four games after sustaining a calf injury in the Week 11 win over the Buccaneers, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Hardman will likely contribute as one of Buffalo's top kick and punt returners once fully healthy, though he must still be activated to the team's active roster in order to suit up for the Week 16 matchup against the Browns. |
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Mecole Hardman Mecole Hardman Nearing return to practice
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 6:09 PM
Hardman (calf) could have his practice window opened this week, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.
Analysis: Hardman has been on injured reserve since Nov. 20, and he's now eligible to return to practice. Head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that he has yet to decide if the wide receiver's 21-day practice window will be initiated this week. Once active, Hardman will likely operate primarily as a special-teams option for Buffalo. |
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Brandin Cooks Brandin Cooks No catches vs. New England
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 11:41 AM
Cooks (undisclosed) failed to catch any of his three targets during Sunday's 35-31 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Although Cooks played 22 offensive snaps and logged the second-most targets of any Bills receiver in Sunday's win, he was seen heading to the X-ray room with trainers following the game, per Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News. In three games with Buffalo, Cooks has caught just one of four targets for 13 yards. If he's able to suit up for the Week 16 matchup against the Browns, he'll likely remain a depth option in the team's receiving corps. |
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Tyrell Shavers Tyrell Shavers Blanks Sunday
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 11:31 AM
Shavers played 34 of the Bills' 67 offensive snaps but wasn't targeted during Sunday's 35-31 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: The San Diego State product has now gone without a target in three of the Bills last four games. However, he still played the third-most offensive snaps amongst Buffalo wideouts during Sunday's loss, trailing Khalil Shakir (45) and Keon Coleman (38). Expect Shavers to continue playing a depth role in the Bills' receiving corps in the Week 16 matchup against the Browns. |
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Ray Davis Ray Davis Excels as kick returner in Week 15
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 11:22 AM
Davis caught his lone target for 13 yards and returned four kicks for 164 yards during Sunday's 35-31 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Although Davis played a minimal offensive role in Sunday's comeback win, he averaged 41 yards per kick return and consistently provided the Bills' offense with good field position. Since taking over as Buffalo's lead kick returner in the Week 9 win over the Chiefs, Davis has accumulated 745 return yards and a touchdown, averaging a league-leading 32.4 yards per return, a mark that would also set a Bills franchise record. The second-year pro from Kentucky is expected to remain one of the NFL's most dynamic return men in the Week 16 matchup against the Browns. |
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Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Modest numbers in win
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 10:59 PM
Kincaid secured three of four targets for 34 yards in the Bills' 35-31 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Kincaid and fellow tight end Dawson Knox finished with the same number of catches, but the latter was on the receiving end of two Josh Allen touchdown passes. Kincaid has posted a 7-75-1 line on nine targets in two games since returning from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, affording him modest fantasy value heading into a Week 16 road matchup against the Browns next Sunday. |
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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer One catch in victory
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:23 PM
Palmer caught one of two targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 35-31 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Palmer was held to one catch for the first time since Week 3, though he's yet to exceed two receptions in a contest since Week 1. The wide receiver finished fourth on the team in receiving yards, while his two targets were his fewest since returning from an ankle injury in Week 11. Palmer will look to be more involved in the team's matchup with the Browns on Dec. 21. |
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Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Pair of TD grabs in win
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 7:51 PM
Knox secured three of four targets for 37 yards and two touchdowns in the Bills' 35-31 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Knox tied for second with fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid in catches and targets while also checking in as the runner-up in receiving yards. Knox doubled up his previous season-long tally in TDs with Sunday's performance, and he now has at least three receptions in four consecutive games. |
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Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Gets seven touches in Week 15 win
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 7:47 PM
Johnson turned four carries into 13 yards and caught three passes on as many targets for 15 yards during the Bills' 35-31 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnson iced the game for the Bills with a two-yard rush late in the fourth quarter, which was enough to pick up the first down and seal the win. His seven touches were a season high, and while he worked ahead of Ray Davis (one catch on as many targets for 13 yards, along with no carries), it was James Cook who predictably served as the bell-cow running back in Sunday's win. Johnson will continue to operate as a change-of-pace back when spelling Cook, so the former doesn't carry much fantasy appeal into the Bills' Week 16 tilt against the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 21. |
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Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Leads Bills pass catchers in win
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 5:45 PM
Shakir secured all five targets for 65 yards in the Bills' 35-31 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Shakir led the Bills in receptions, receiving yards and targets on an afternoon when Josh Allen threw for just 193 yards. The fourth-year pro eclipsed 50 receiving yards for only the second time in the last five games, as Buffalo's air attack continues to spread the ball around heavily to multiple pass catchers each week. Shakir will next set his sights on the Browns' injury-hampered secondary in a Week 16 road matchup next Sunday afternoon. |
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James Cook James Cook Three-TD day against tough defense
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:50 PM
Cook rushed 22 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns while bringing in two of three targets for four yards and another score in the Bills' 35-31 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Facing a notoriously stingy Patriots run defense, Cook carefully picked his spots throughout the afternoon and consistently churned out productive gains. He was a critical contributor to the Bills' second-half rally, recording three- and 11-yard touchdown runs. Those scoring scampers were preceded by a five-yard scoring grab with just under two minutes remaining in the first half, giving Cook his first three-TD tally of the season. The star running back figures to be heavily involved again in a Week 16 road matchup against the Browns next Sunday. |
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Josh Allen Josh Allen Leads furious comeback Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:41 PM
Allen completed 19 of 28 passes for 193 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed 11 times for 48 yards in the Bills' 35-31 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: The Bills were in dire straits after a sluggish first half, as they went into the halftime locker room with a 24-7 deficit. However, as has often been the case this season, Allen donned his proverbial Superman cape with a significant assist from sidekick James Cook, who was on the receiving end of a five-yard scoring toss from Allen for Buffalo's only first-half points. Allen added four- and 14-yard touchdown passes to Dawson Knox in the second half, finishing with his second consecutive three-TD tally. The Bills naturally improved their chances of catching the Patriots for the AFC East crown with the successful rally, and Allen will aim to carry over the momentum into a Week 16 road matchup against an aggressive Myles Garrett-led Browns pass rush next Sunday. |
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Gabe Davis Gabe Davis Inactive Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 10:43 AM
Davis is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Analysis: With Joshua Palmer back in action, Davis is the odd man out in the Bills' Week 15 WR corps. Also in the mix Sunday are Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks. |
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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Active versus Patriots
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 10:41 AM
Palmer (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Analysis: Palmer, who has missed the Bills' last two games, was limited in practice this week before approaching the contest listed as questionable. In his return to action Sunday, he'll rejoin a wideout corps that also includes Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks. In Buffalo's Week 14 win over the Bengals, the team's TEs were targeted a combined 13 times, while none of the WRs saw more than three targets. Prior to his injury, Palmer caught two passes in each of his previous five contests, a rate of production that limits his fantasy lineup viability to deeper formats. |
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Mitchell Trubisky Mitchell Trubisky All clear for Week 15
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 2:21 PM
Trubisky (illness) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Analysis: Trubisky did not practice Thursday due to an illness, but he resumed practicing in full Friday. He'll handle his usual backup role behind star quarterback Josh Allen during Sunday's road divisional matchup against New England. |
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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 11:13 AM
Coach Sean McDermott noted Friday that Palmer (ankle) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Palmer, who last saw game action in Week 12, has been limited in practice this week, and the wideout's Week 15 status won't be confirmed until the Bills' inactives are posted ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Palmer remains sidelined this weekend, Khalil Shakir, Gabe Davis, Keon Coleman, Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks would be in line to handle wideout duties versus New England. In Buffalo's Week 14 win over the Bengals, the team's TEs logged a combined 13 targets, while none of the Bills WRs had more than three. |
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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Limited again Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 2:38 PM
Palmer (ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Palmer was also a limited participant during Wednesday's walk-through practice. He has missed Buffalo's last two games but has a chance to return Sunday against the Patriots. Palmer will likely need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game. |
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