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Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Cleared to face Jets Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 1:43 PM Knox (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale at home against New York. Analysis: Knox will face an intriguing opportunity versus the Jets' reeling secondary Week 18 in the event that fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee), who is officially listed as questionable, isn't able to suit up. If Kincaid can't go Sunday, Knox will start while rookie fifth-round pick Jackson Hawes handles No. 2 reps. Quarterback Josh Allen (foot) also has been cleared to play this weekend, though it remains to be seen how much the Bills will push key players, and whether the team will opt to have its starters play the entire game. Buffalo is currently the No. 7 seed on the AFC side of the playoffs, but the team could climb to the No. 5 or No. 6 spot with a win, dependent on matchup results around the league.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Clear for Sunday Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 1:33 PM Allen (foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Jets. Analysis: Allen has played through discomfort in his right foot the last two games, a span in which he completed 35 of 54 passes (64.8 percent) for 392 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing 14 times for 44 yards and two TDs and fumbling twice (one lost). After sitting out practice Wednesday and Thursday, he returned to a limited session Friday, which was enough for the Bills to clear him ahead of the weekend. It remains to be seen how much, if at all, Allen plays this weekend, but he does have a 139-game starting streak on the line, and based on results this weekend the Bills can climb from their current No. 7 seed in the AFC to either No. 5 or No. 6. Backup QB Mitchell Trubisky is on hand for any reps that don't go to Allen on Sunday.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Questionable for Sunday Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 11:06 AM Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Kincaid (knee) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Analysis: Per Glab, Kincaid, who was inactive Week 17, will log his third straight limited practice Friday. With that in mind, the tight end is no lock to be active for Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET contest. Even if Kincaid is in uniform versus the Jets, the Bills could elect to limit his snaps with an eye toward keeping him healthy/available for the team's postseason run.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Set for limited practice Friday Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 10:58 AM Coach Sean McDermott noted Friday that Allen (foot) will be limited at practice Friday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Analysis: Per the report, McDermott said that the QB will be "good to go" for Sunday's game against the Jets, and he'll continue to take it one day at time in the meantime. Friday's final injury report will clarify whether Allen carries an injury designation into the weekend, but in the event that he is active for the Bills' regular-season finale, it remains to be seen how long he'd stay in the game, with the team potentially prioritizing keeping Allen healthy ahead of the postseason. One possible scenario would involve Allen making a cameo Sunday in order to preserve his consecutive start streak, which stands at 139 contests, per Field Yates of ESPN.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Another limited practice Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:24 PM Kincaid (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday. Analysis: As did fellow TE Dawson Knox (knee), which gives the duo one more chance to work fully before the Bills assign injury designations ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets. Kincaid was inactive in Week 17, and giving that he's still limited by his knee issue, it's plausible that the Bills could elect to err on the side of caution with him this weekend, will the NFL postseason looming.
Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Limited in practice again Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:16 PM Knox (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Knox and fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) have both been listed as limited on back-to-back practice reports, though Buffalo held a walk-through session Wednesday. During Buffalo's loss to the Eagles in Week 17, Knox managed to play through his lingering knee injury while Kincaid was kept inactive. Both TEs will have one more chance to upgrade to full reps Friday, in advance of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Not seen at practice Thursday Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 12:25 PM Allen (foot) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Allen was deemed a non-participant in Wednesday's walk-though, with the QB's absence a day later setting the stage for Friday's injury report to add further context in terms of his status for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets. As Week 18 approaches, the Bills are currently the No. 7 playoff seed in the AFC, though either the No. 5 or No. 6 seed are in play for the team. It remains to be seen though how Buffalo's coaching staff plans proceed with Allen this weekend, as he continues to manage a foot issue, with head coach Sean McDermott thus far not tipping his hand regarding who will or won't be playing this weekend.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Limited in practice Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 1:50 PM Kincaid (knee) was officially listed as a limited practice participant in Wednesday's walk-through. Analysis: Kincaid missed Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles after managing just one limited practice last week. It looks like he'll do more this week, but the Bills may lean toward caution now that they're locked into a wild-card spot.
Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Limited listing on tap Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:33 AM Knox (knee) will be listed as limited in Wednesday's walk-through, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Analysis: As will Dalton Kincaid (knee), with both tight ends now having two more chances to upgrade to full participation before the Bills post their Week 18 injury designations Friday. It remains to be seen how the team plans to proceed with its banged up players as Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets approaches, with Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com noting Wednesday that at this stage coach Sean McDermott hasn't provided any updates on who will or won't be playing this weekend.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid To be limited in walk-through Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:24 AM Kincaid (knee) will be listed as limited in Wednesday's walk-through, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Analysis: The same goes for fellow TE Dawson Knox (knee). Kincaid was inactive for the Bills' 13-12 loss to the Eagles in Week 17, and at this stage it's plausible that the team could elect to err on the side of caution with their top tight end in Week 18, with Kincaid still managing his knee issue ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets. Per Alec White of the team's official site, the Bills are currently the No. 7 playoff seed in the AFC and are still in play to be the No. 5 or No. 6 seed depending on how things transpire this weekend.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Won't participate in walk-through Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:14 AM Coach Sean McDermott noted Wednesday that it looks like Allen (foot) is "moving in the right direction" as Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets approaches, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Analysis: That said, Allen won't participate in Wednesday's walk-through. Per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, McDermott didn't provide any updates on who will or won't be playing Sunday. According to Alec White of the team's official site, as Week 18 action approaches, the Bills are currently the No. 7 playoff seed in the AFC and are still in play to be the No. 5 or No. 6 seed depending on how things shake out this weekend.
Gabe Davis Gabe Davis Blanks in Week 17 Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 11:49 AM Davis failed to catch his lone target while playing 28 of the Bills' 73 offensive snaps during Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles. Analysis: The 26-year-old wideout was inactive in each of the Bills' last two games prior to Sunday's loss. Since signing with Buffalo in early September, Davis has appeared in five games and caught seven of 11 targets for 88 yards. He's expected to remain a depth option in the Bills' receiving corps in the Week 18 matchup against the Jets.
Tyrell Shavers Tyrell Shavers Two catches in Week 17 Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 11:45 AM Shavers caught two of three targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles. Analysis: The 26-year-old played the second-most snaps (42) of any Buffalo wideout during Sunday's loss, trailing just Khalil Shakir (56 snaps). Shavers also finished with the second-most receiving yards on the team, eclipsing 30 yards for the first time since the Week 11 win over the Buccaneers. Expect the San Diego State product to remain one of the Bills' top receiving options in the Week 18 matchup against the Jets.
Ray Davis Ray Davis Two touches vs. Philly Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 11:37 AM Davis caught his lone target for 12 yards and rushed once for four yards during Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles. He added 84 kick-return yards on three attempts. Analysis: Davis played nine offensive snaps during Sunday's loss and received a carry for the second consecutive game. The second-year pro from Kentucky has now rushed 37 times for 124 yards and caught eight of 11 targets for 63 yards and a touchdown through 16 games this season. He's been one of the NFL's most dynamic kick returners, averaging 30.7 yards per return and totaling 921 yards on the year. Expect Davis to remain a depth option in the Bills' backfield while contributing on special teams in the Week 18 matchup against the Jets, though he could see extra action if the Bills decide to ease back on starters like James Cook now that the AFC East title is out of reach for the playoff-bound Bills.
Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer One catch in loss to Philly Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 11:00 AM Palmer caught one of two targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles. Analysis: Palmer has exactly one catch in three straight games, totaling 30 scoreless yards. He's way off the fantasy map headed into Week 18 against the Jets and figures to continue playing rotational snaps in Buffalo's hodgepodge receiver corps during the postseason.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Postgame X-rays negative Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 8:40 AM Allen (foot) underwent X-rays after Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles and received negative results, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Analysis: Allen began Week 17 as a limited participant at practice due to soreness in his right foot, but he upgraded to full reps by Friday and played the entire game Sunday. It's possible that Allen's postgame X-rays were merely precautionary, rather than indicative of a setback. With the Bills already locked into a wild-card spot but having no chance of catching the Patriots for the AFC East title, the star signal-caller could be shut down for the regular-season finale against the Jets in Week 18.
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.