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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Logs limited practice Wednesday Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 2:33 PM Palmer (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Analysis: While logging a 50 percent snap share in this past Thursday's 23-19 loss to the Texans, Palmer -- who managed knee and ankle issues ahead of Week 12 action -- caught two of his four targets for 21 yards. With no reported setbacks, his Wednesday limitation could be maintenance-related. The wideout has caught two passes in each of his last five contests, a pace that has limited his fantasy value to deeper formats.
Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Missing Wednesday's practice Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 11:20 AM Samuel (elbow/neck) will not practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Analysis: The 29-year-old missed the Bills' Week 12 loss to the Texans due to elbow and neck injuries, and following Wednesday's DNP, it appears he's still dealing with the issues. Samuel likely needs to practice in at least a limited capacity either Thursday or Friday in order to have a chance at returning for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Still not practicing Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 11:19 AM Kincaid (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Analysis: While coach Sean McDermott noted this past Friday that Kincaid was improving, the tight end hasn't been able to practice since hurting his hamstring in Week 10. When asked Wednesday if Kincaid could return to action Sunday against the Steelers, McDermott replied, "We'll see, there's a chance." If Kincaid is unable to return this weekend, however, Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes would continue to handle Buffalo's tight end duties in Week 13.
Brandin Cooks Brandin Cooks Finds new home in Buffalo Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:26 PM Cooks signed a one-year contract with the Bills on Tuesday. Analysis: Buffalo marks the sixth NFL stop for Cooks, who has turned in six 1,000-plus-yard receiving campaigns while spending time with the Saints, Patriots, Rams, Texans and Cowboys over his 12-year career. During his second stint in New Orleans this season, Cooks was limited to 19 receptions for 165 yards and no touchdowns on 25 targets over 10 games before being cut last week. Though he'll benefit from a massive upgrade in quarterback play with the move to Buffalo, the 32-year-old wideout could struggle to see meaningful weekly target volume in a Josh Allen-led offensive attack that spreads the ball around to a number of pass catchers.
Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Progressing in recovery Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 3:58 PM Samuel (elbow/neck) is improving in his recovery, head coach Sean McDermott said Friday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Analysis: Samuel sat out Thursday's loss to the Texans but he could be back for Buffalo's next game, Nov. 30 at Pittsburgh. Keon Coleman has been held out of the Bills' last two games as a coach's decision, so more targets could be available for Samuel if he's healthy enough to rejoin a Bills receiving corps that's searching for consistent production behind Khalil Shakir.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Making progress in recovery Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 3:54 PM Kincaid (hamstring) is improving in his recovery, head coach Sean McDermott said Friday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Analysis: Kincaid hasn't practiced or played since hurting his hamstring in Buffalo's Week 10 loss to the Dolphins. After Thursday's loss to the Texans, the Bills don't play again until Nov. 30 at Pittsburgh. If Kincaid resumes practicing prior to that game, that could put him on track to return against the Steelers.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Says he's fine after physical contest Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 2:36 PM Allen had his left shoulder examined by athletic trainers during Thursday's 23-19 loss to the Texans but stayed in the game and told reporters "we're good" regarding the injury after the game, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Allen, who was also seen shaking out his right hand after one of the eight sacks he took in Thursday's loss, should be fine moving forward. He'll have a few extra days to recover before what could be another physically grueling game against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 30. If Allen is dealing with any physical limitations coming out of Thursday's loss, those would be revealed when the Bills resume practicing Wednesday.
Elijah Moore Elijah Moore One catch Thursday Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 10:52 AM Moore caught one of three targets for minus-3 yards in Thursday's 23-19 loss to the Texans. Analysis: Moore returned to action after being a healthy scratch in Week 11 against the Buccaneers, but his contributions remained minimal. The Bills are searching for consistent production at wide receiver behind Khalil Shakir, but Moore doesn't seem to be the answer.
Gabe Davis Gabe Davis One catch in Week 12 loss Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 10:50 AM Davis caught one of two targets for 22 yards in Thursday's 23-19 loss to the Texans. Analysis: Davis' 55 percent snap share was second among Buffalo's wide receivers behind Khalil Shakir's 67 percent, while Keon Coleman (coach's decision) was scratched for a second consecutive game. Davis is slated to revert back to the Bills' practice squad, but given his prominent role Thursday, it wouldn't be surprising to see him get another chance to play in Week 13 at Pittsburgh. He can be elevated from the practice squad a third time, having already been elevated twice, but the Bills would have to add Davis to the active roster after that for him to keep playing.
Tyrell Shavers Tyrell Shavers No targets Thursday Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 10:25 AM Shavers wasn't targeted in Thursday's 23-19 loss to the Texans. Analysis: Shavers played 39 percent of snaps on offense, which was the lowest share among Buffalo's five active wide receivers Thursday. That group didn't include Keon Coleman (coach's decision) for a second consecutive game. Shavers has flashed some big-play ability, but his floor remains low as a depth piece in a Bills offense that has found more success on the ground than through the air lately.
Ray Davis Ray Davis No touches but gets kick return TD Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 10:20 AM Davis didn't record a carry or target in Thursday's 23-19 loss to the Texans but returned three kickoffs for 145 yards and a touchdown. Analysis: Davis played just six snaps on offense compared to 36 for James Cook and 23 for Ty Johnson. Despite Davis' lack of involvement on that side of the ball, the second-year pro left his mark on Thursday's game with a 97-yard kickoff return touchdown, which gave the Bills a 16-13 lead in the second quarter. Davis will have minimal fantasy appeal as long as both Cook and Johnson are ahead of him on the depth chart.
Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Two catches in Thursday's loss Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 10:06 AM Palmer caught two of four targets for 21 yards in Thursday's 23-19 loss to the Texans. Analysis: Palmer played exactly half of Buffalo's 66 snaps on offense, behind Khalil Shakir (67 percent) and Gabe Davis (55 percent) but ahead of Elijah Moore (41 percent) and Tyrell Shavers (39 percent) while Keon Coleman (coach's decision) was inactive for a second consecutive game. Palmer and Shakir linked up for a drive-extending lateral to convert fourth-and-27 on Buffalo's final possession, as Palmer caught an 11-yard pass and found Shakir in-stride behind him for an additional 33-yard gain. Josh Allen was picked off four plays later as the Bills dropped to 7-4 ahead of a Week 13 trip to Pittsburgh.
Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Eclipses century mark in loss Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 11:16 PM Shakir secured eight of 10 targets for 110 yards in the Bills' 23-19 loss to the Texans on Thursday night. He also lost a fumble and returned four punts for 15 yards. Analysis: Shakir led the Bills across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets, although a significant chunk of his yardage came on a hook-and-lateral play late in the fourth quarter in which Shakir netted 33 yards after getting the ball from Joshua Palmer. Shakir also had a concussion check in the first half per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, but he was cleared to return shortly thereafter. The veteran wideout's totals were all season-high figures as well, affording Shakir some momentum heading into a Week 13 road matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 30.
James Cook James Cook Nets 129 total yards, TD, in loss Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 10:45 PM Cook rushed 17 times for 116 yards yards and a touchdown while bringing in all three targets for 13 yards in the Bills' 23-19 loss to the Texans on Thursday night. Analysis: Cook managed his sixth 100-yard effort on the ground this season while posting his first rushing touchdown since Week 8 via a 45-yard run to cap off Buffalo's opening possession of the contest. The star running back continued to consistently generated solid gains against a tough Texans defense the rest of the night as well, and the productive performance locked in his third consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season. Cook next takes aim at the Steelers' inconsistent run defense in a Week 13 road matchup on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Struggles against Texans in loss Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 10:39 PM Allen completed 25 of 35 passes for 262 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Bills' 23-19 loss to the Texans on Thursday night. He also rushed five times for 20 yards. Analysis: Allen's yardage total and elevated completion percentage were largely deceptive, as the star signal-caller struggled throughout the night while taking a career-high eight sacks, which generated a net loss of 70 yards. One of the takedowns on third down late in the first quarter particularly rattled Allen, who remained down per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com and then subsequently was seen with his elbow wrapped on the sideline while the Bills' defense was on the field. Allen was also barely over 200 passing yards on a fourth-and-27 play with 51 seconds remaining before a hook-and-lateral between Joshua Palmer and Khalil Shakir netted 44 yards. The successful trick play gave the Bills' comeback attempt momentary life, but Allen threw an interception on another fourth down five plays later that sealed the Texans' win. Allen was coming off a remarkable six-touchdown effort against the Buccaneers on Sunday, but he now has back-to-back two-interception tallies heading into a Week 13 road matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Keon Coleman Keon Coleman Inactive versus Houston Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 5:54 PM Coleman is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Texans. Analysis: Coleman was also inactive for this past Sunday's win over the Buccaneers after being late to a team meeting, per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN. In the 2024 second-rounder's continued absence, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Tyrell Shavers, Gabe Davis and Elijah Moore are slated to handle Buffalo's Week 12 wideout duties, with Coleman's next chance to rejoin the mix arriving Nov. 30 against the Steelers.
Keon Coleman Keon Coleman Expected to be inactive Thursday Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 5:29 PM Coleman is expected to be a healthy scratch Thursday night against the Texans, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN reports. Analysis: Coleman was inactive for Buffalo's win over Tampa Bay in Week 11 after being late to a team meeting on the Friday prior to the contest. Assuming he's among the Bills' inactives for Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Tyrell Shavers, Gabe Davis and Elijah Moore will handle the team's WR duties versus Houston.
Gabe Davis Gabe Davis Elevated for second straight week Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 4:10 PM The Bills elevated Davis from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Texans. Analysis: Davis is expected to be active for the second game in a row after kicking off his second stint with the Bills in this past Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers. The 26-year-old wideout started and played 23 of 56 snaps in the victory, finishing with three catches for 40 yards on four targets. With Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck) ruled out for Thursday and with Mecole Hardman (calf) landing on injured reserve, Davis could see his role grow, though quarterback Josh Allen's tendency to spread the ball around among his pass catchers renders Davis a volatile option in Week 12 fantasy lineups.
Mecole Hardman Mecole Hardman Lands on IR Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 4:10 PM Hardman (calf) was placed on IR by the Bills on Thursday. Analysis: Hardman thus is slated to miss at least four games, meaning that he won't play again before Sunday, Dec. 21 against the Browns. His looming absence represents both a hit to Buffalo's depth at wideout as well as the team's return game, but at this stage Hardman is well off the fantasy lineup radar.
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.