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Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Nabs five receptions in spot-start Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 9:40 PM Knox (knee) hauled in all five of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles. Analysis: Knox got the start in place of Dalton Kincaid (knee) after barely practicing this week while dealing with a knee injury of his own. The veteran backup showed no visible limitations once the game kicked off, finishing the narrow loss with his second-highest reception and target totals through 16 appearances this season. Knox would have had an even bigger day had his touchdown grab in the fourth quarter not been overturned by replay review. Kincaid's Week 18 status is still uncertain, but Knox has been able to provide deep-league value down the stretch even in games the former has been active in.
Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Solid PPR effort against PHI Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 9:10 PM Shakir finished with six receptions on seven targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles. Analysis: Shakir led all Buffalo receivers in targets and receptions Sunday, but a lack of explosive plays resulted in the wideout finishing third on the team in yardage. Veteran teammate Brandin Cooks (4-101-0) surprisingly finished as the team's leading receiver while WR Keon Coleman remained a healthy scratch for the second straight game. Shakir has provided value in PPR formats with 72 receptions through 16 starts, but his 719 receiving yards and four touchdowns leave much to be desired as a starting option in standard fantasy leagues.
Brandin Cooks Brandin Cooks Breaks out for 101 yards in Week 17 Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 9:02 PM Cooks corralled four of six targets for 101 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles. Analysis: Cooks broke out in a big way after being held to one catch on five targets over his first four appearances with the Bills. The veteran wideout tallied his first 100-yard game since he was a member of the Texans back in 2021. Cooks finished only behind WR Khalil Shakir (6-35-0) for Buffalo in terms of targets and receptions in a game that starting TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) missed and WR Keon Coleman was a healthy scratch for. The 31-year-old Cooks' strong game may have helped solidify a role on offense for him as the Bills prepare to embark on a playoff run. If that scenario holds true, then fantasy managers in deeper formats could benefit from rolling out Cooks against the Jets in Week 18.
Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Garners eight touches in Week 17 Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 8:15 PM Johnson rushed five times for 15 yards and caught three of four targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles. Analysis: Johnson was able to tote the rock a season-high five times while corralling multiple passes for the eighth time in nine games. The running back has proven to be a reliable pass-catcher for Buffalo, but unless he reaches the end zone, he doesn't have much fantasy utility in shallow leagues.
James Cook James Cook Held in check by PHI Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 7:38 PM Cook took 20 carries for 74 yards and had one reception on four targets for three yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to Philadelphia. Analysis: Cook reached the 20-carry mark for the sixth time this season, but unlike the previous five occurrences, he failed to hit the century mark in rushing yards against the Eagles. It was also just the fourth time in 2025 that the star running back was held below 4.0 yards per carry. While the Georgia product isn't known for his work as a receiver, finishing with more targets (four) than receiving yards (three) certainly feels like a letdown. It has been an incredible overall campaign from Cook so far through 16 starts (307-1,606-12), so he will look to finish the regular season on a high note in a soft matchup against the Jets in Week 18.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Late comeback attempt falls short Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 7:21 PM Allen completed 23 of 35 pass attempts for 262 yards while rushing seven times for 27 yards and two touchdowns with one fumble lost in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles. Analysis: Philadelphia's staunch defense held Buffalo's offense scoreless through three quarters before Allen put the team on his back and punched in a pair of late scores to give his team life. A blocked PAT after the first touchdown created a tough decision for head coach Sean McDermott on the ensuing point-after scenario with the game and AFC East division title hopes on the line. The Bills declined the opportunity to send the game to overtime, instead opting to go for two following Allen's second trip to the end zone. There wasn't enough magic left in the normally clutch superstar's tank when his final pass of the game sailed out of the reach of WR Khalil Shakir as the Eagles took the field to celebrate the narrow win. Allen performed well on an individual level despite playing through a minor foot injury Sunday. The 29-year-old threw for his most yards since Week 11 while posting multiple rushing scores for the fifth time this season. The loss drops Buffalo down to the AFC's seventh seed as the team prepares to finish the regular season against the Jets in Week 18.
Gabe Davis Gabe Davis Active against Philadelphia Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 2:11 PM Davis is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Analysis: With Keon Coleman inactive, Buffalo's Week 17 WR corps will be comprised of Davis, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks. In four games thus far this season, Davis has caught seven of his 10 targets for 88 yards.
Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Listed as active vs. Eagles Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 2:08 PM Knox (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Analysis: Knox was deemed a non-participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday, before being listed limited Friday and questionable for Sunday. With Dalton Kincaid (knee) inactive, Knox is in a position to lead Buffalo's Week 17 TE corps, with Jackson Hawes and Keleki Latu available to mix in. Knox thus represents a possible pivot option for those who would normally rely on Kincaid in their fantasy lineups.
Keon Coleman Keon Coleman Inactive versus Philadelphia Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 2:03 PM Coleman is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Analysis: With Coleman inactive, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Gabe Davis, Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks are slated to handle Buffalo's Week 17 wide-receiver duties.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Inactive Sunday Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 2:01 PM Kincaid (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Analysis: Kincaid was listed as a non-participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday, before being deemed limited Friday and questionable to face Philadelphia. Now that he's been made inactive, Dawson Knox will have an opportunity to lead the Bills' Week 17 TE corps, with Jackson Hawes and Keleki Latu also in the mix. Kincaid will thus target a return to action in Week 18 versus the Jets.
Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Questionable to face Eagles Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 1:38 PM Knox (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Analysis: Both Knox and fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) officially are listed as questionable for Week 17 after having logged DNP/DNP/LP practice slates. Either Knox or Kincaid will stand to benefit from a slight uptick in opportunities if they are able to suit up while the other is sidelined. Meanwhile, rookie Jackson Hawes will inherit a substantial role in the event that both Knox and Kincaid are unable to play versus the Eagles. Full clarity on the state of Buffalo's tight end corps will arrive no later than 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Officially questionable for Week 17 Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 1:34 PM Kincaid (knee) was limited in practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Analysis: Kincaid was listed as a non-participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday, so it's encouraging that he was able to upgrade to at least some reps Friday. Fellow tight end Dawson Knox (knee) also is listed as questionable after having logged identical practice activity during Week 17 prep. The statuses of both players will be made official roughly 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
Josh Allen Josh Allen No injury designation for Week 17 Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 1:30 PM Allen (foot) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Analysis: Allen is fully on track for Sunday's showdown at home versus Philadelphia, which is little surprise after head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that the star quarterback's right foot soreness dissipated throughout the practice week, as Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. It doesn't appear as though Allen's mobility or rushing capabilities will be hampered by injury in any notable way Week 17.
Josh Allen Josh Allen In line to play Sunday Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 10:53 AM Coach Sean McDermott noted Friday that Allen (foot) is feeling better each day and is slated to play Sunday against the Eagles, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Analysis: Allen was listed as limited in Wednesday's walkthrough and also on Thursday's practice estimate. Friday's injury report thus will reveal whether the star QB upgrades to full participation, but based on McDermott's comments, Allen is trending toward heading into the weekend without a Week 17 injury designation.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Estimated as 'DNP' Thursday Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 1:32 PM Kincaid (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate. Analysis: Kincaid also was listed as a 'DNP' in Wednesday's walkthrough, which goes for fellow TE Dawson Knox (knee). Friday's final injury report thus will be telling with regard to the duo's chances of playing Sunday against the Eagles, but it's worth noting that last week Kincaid was also deemed a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday before working fully Friday and heading into Week 16 action minus an injury designation.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Estimated as limited Thursday Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 1:26 PM Allen (foot) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice estimate. Analysis: Allen also was deemed limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, and the Bills didn't hold practice Thursday, with the QB now having one more chance to log a full listing before the Bills' Week 17 injury designations are assigned Friday. For his part, Allen plans to play Sunday against the Eagles, per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, but it remains to be seen if he ends up listed as questionable for the contest or fully cleared to face 10-5 Philadelphia.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid DNP in Wednesday walk-through Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 1:13 PM Kincaid (knee) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice. Analysis: The same applies to fellow TE Dawson Knox (knee), though it's possible that both of their DNPs were maintenance-related. Kincaid -- who has been managing a knee issue -- was also deemed a non-participant both last Wednesday and Thursday before working fully Friday and approaching Week 16 action without an injury designation. A repeat of that pattern is plausible ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Limited Wednesday, plans to play Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 1:06 PM Allen (foot) was listed as limited in Wednesday's walk-through. Analysis: Allen now has two more chances to upgrade his practice participation level before the Bills assign their Week 17 injury designations Friday. Per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN, the QB -- who is dealing with soreness in his right foot -- said Tuesday that he "will be playing, (is) planning on playing," in Sunday's game against the Eagles. However, such an outcome hinges on Allen avoiding any setbacks in the coming days.
Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Dealing with knee issue Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 12:58 PM Knox (knee) was deemed a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough. Analysis: Knox may have hurt his knee in Sunday's win over the Browns, though he played his usual amount (68 percent offensive snap share). Buffalo held a walkthrough Wednesday, so more clarity should come regarding Knox's status over the next two days. If Knox ends up unable to play Sunday against Philadelphia, Dalton Kincaid (knee) would likely see even more work as the No. 1 tight end (if he's able to play) while Jackson Hawes could have a larger role as well.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Bypassing walk-through workout Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 2:37 PM Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Allen (foot) won't participate Tuesday in the team's unofficial walk-through practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Allen is tending to a sore right foot in the aftermath of the Bills' 23-20 win over the Browns on Sunday, when the quarterback took a back seat as a passer (12 completions on 19 attempts for a season-low 130 yards and no touchdowns) but continued to be involved as a ball carrier (seven totes for 17 yards). McDermott noted that Allen is still hurting two days after the game, but the Bills fully anticipate that the 29-year-old will suit up this Sunday against the Eagles.