Buffalo Bills Transactions

Sunday, January 15
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring), who was listed as questionable for Sunday's game, is officially inactive for the wild-card contest against the Miami Dolphins after he missed practice on Thursday and Friday. Fantasy managers need to make sure to remove the 27-year-old from any DFS playoff lineups before the early game kicks off. With McKenzie sidelined, it will open up more playing time for rookie Khalil Shakir and veteran Cole Beasley out of the slot in a plus matchup against a Miami secondary that quarterback Josh Allen has already torched twice this year. However, Shakir and Beasley should still be considered low-cost DFS sleepers with limited upside behind pass-catchers Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis in a game where the Bills aren't expected to need to throw the ball all day to pull out a win.
Saturday, January 14
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's Wild-Card matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The veteran wideout has played in three games this season, but hasn't done much damage. He hauled in a 42-yard touchdown in Week 18, but has been quiet outside of that. This move is basically to add more depth at wide receiver, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from Brown. He can be avoided in DFS contests for Wild-Card weekend.
Friday, January 13
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring) missed practice on Thursday and Friday and is listed as questionable to play in the wild-card game on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. It's not a good sign that the 27-year-old missed the last two practices of the week after being limited on Wednesday, so he could be a game-time decision for the first of three playoff games on Sunday. McKenzie didn't do as much as some fantasy managers were projecting during training camp, as he finished the regular season with 42 catches (65 targets) for 423 yards and four touchdowns in 15 games. If he does suit up, he'll be a low-ceiling, touchdown-dependent DFS play. Rookie Khalil Shakir and veteran Cole Beasley figure to share slot duties if McKenzie is ruled out.
Thursday, January 12
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. It's unclear when McKenzie picked up the hamstring injury, but his situation is worth monitoring heading into Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Dolphins. The 27-year-old has been quiet recently and hasn't eclipsed 50 receiving yards since Week 12. He finished the 2022 season with 42 catches for 423 yards and four touchdowns over 15 games in 2022. If active, McKenzie would be a DFS punt in GPPs, with Buffalo's offense having an implied total of 28.25 points for Sunday's wild-card game versus Miami.
The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Cole Beasley from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Thursday. In a corresponding move, the team released offensive lineman Justin Murray. The 33-year-old veteran slot man was brought in late this year for receiver depth and saw action in Weeks 15 and 16, catching both of his targets for 18 yards on a grand total of 17 offensive snaps. Beasley has plenty of chemistry with quarterback Josh Allen, but he's unlikely to see much time on the field in the wild-card game this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins behind the likes of Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and rookie Khalil Shakir.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring) was not seen on the practice field on Thursday after he was limited in Wednesday's session. With McKenzie's status up in the air for Sunday's wild-card game against the Miami Dolphins, the Bills signed veteran Cole Beasley to the active roster from the practice squad. If needed, Buffalo can also call up veteran John Brown for Sunday's game to give them more depth at the position if McKenzie is ruled out. Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis will be the team's top two receivers regardless of whether McKenzie plays this weekend, but if he's unable to suit up, it would open up more snaps out of the slot for rookie Khalil Shakir and Beasley.
Wednesday, January 11
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills designated wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) and safety Micah Hyde (neck) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, but neither player is expected to suit up for the wild-card playoff matchup on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Crowder last played in Week 4. The 29-year-old slot man could become an option for the Bills if they make a deep run in the postseason, which is very possible, but even then, Crowder will probably be a long shot for any fantasy production behind receivers Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and rookie Khalil Shakir. Hyde underwent neck surgery in mid-October and only played in two games in 2022. It remains to be seen if he'll eventually be able to return for Buffalo's secondary if they advance past this weekend.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been discharged from Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute in Buffalo, NY, after being admitted on Monday. He went through a comprehensive medical evaluation and a series of cardiac, neurological and vascular testing on Tuesday. "We have completed a series of tests and evaluations, and in consultation with the team physicians, we are confident that Damar can be safely discharged to continue his rehabilitation at home and with the Bills," physician Jamie Nadler said. It's more excellent news for Hamlin after he had a cardiac arrest on the field in Week 17 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old is on his way to recovery, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to continue his playing career.
Monday, January 09
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from the hospital in Cincinnati on Monday and is returning to Buffalo. Hamlin has been released from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center just a week after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field in the Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old was intubated and in critical condition for several days, but he eventually woke up and his neurological functions were intact. Hamlin has made incredible progress after a very scary situation on the field a week ago. He will continue his recovery at home after being placed on Injured Reserve by Buffalo last week. Hamlin is ahead of schedule in his recovery and is already walking, but it remains to be seen if he'll ever play football again.
Saturday, January 07
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills placed safety Damar Hamlin on the Injured Reserve on Friday. Hamlin had a cardiac arrest on the field on Monday night in the Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals and will not play again this season. The 24-year-old has been fighting for his life all week while in critical condition, but he has improved significantly in recent days and is neurologically intact, which is a great sign in what could be a lengthy recovery from a scary incident. Hamlin remains in the hospital in Cincinnati but was able to speak with teammates via Facetime on Friday morning. It's way too early in his recovery process to know whether he'll have a chance at resuming his career, but the news that he's improving has been incredibly uplifting to the football world. Buffalo will close out the regular season with a Week 18 matchup at home against the New England Patriots.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center but has continued to breathe on his own. Hamlin was able to speak to his teammates on Friday morning after his breathing tube was removed and is making great progress in his recovery from cardiac arrest. In their most recent statement, the Bills described Hamlin's neurological function as "excellent". Encouraging updates have persisted over the past few days following the frightening incident that occurred during Monday night's contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Buffalo placed the 24-year-old on Injured Reserve on Friday, officially ending his season, but his health and well-being remain the top priority right now. His teammates will be looking to close out their regular season with a victory in a divisional matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Friday, January 06
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (ankle, elbow) was limited during Thursday's practice. The 26-year-old looked fine during last Monday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals that was eventually suspended. Allen is dealing with a lot right now, but he should be healthy enough to play against the New England Patriots in Week 18. He'll be a QB1 as usual, assuming he's fine for Sunday's game. Fantasy managers should check back on Friday for another update on his status.
For the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest on the field on Monday night, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin addressed the team via Facetime. His breathing tube is out, and he spent Friday morning speaking to various teammates on Facetime. Hamlin will now deliver a message to the entire team as he remains in the hospital. The 24-year-old "continues to progress remarkably in his recovery," according to a statement released by the Bills on Friday. It's excellent news for Hamlin, his family, friends, coaches and teammates after a scary scene against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. Hamlin's neurological function remains intact, which is another promising sign. The Bills-Bengals game was ruled a no-contest by the NFL on Thursday, but they will play this Sunday in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New England Patriots.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (ankle, elbow) and tight end Dawson Knox (hip) practiced in full on Friday and have been cleared to play in Week 18 against the New England Patriots on Sunday. They were removed from the final injury report. After not finishing Monday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bills will need a win and a Kansas City Chiefs loss to snag the AFC's No. 1 seed. Even if KC wins on Saturday, Buffalo will be playing for seeding on Sunday, so they should be playing their starters despite an emotional week. Although there's always the chance that Buffalo could pull their starters later in the game depending on the score, Allen will remain a must-start, high-end QB1 for fantasy managers this weekend. Knox hasn't been as reliable for fantasy managers this year, but he'll carry TE1 upside in the regular season finale.
Thursday, January 05
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills released a statement on Thursday regarding safety Damar Hamlin, saying, "Per the physicians caring for Damar Hamlin at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Damar has shown remarkable improvement over the past 24 hours. While still critically ill, he has demonstrated that he appears to be neurologically intact. His lungs continue to heal and he is making steady progress. We are grateful for the love and support we have received." NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Hamlin opened his eyes Wednesday night and is responsive. The 24-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest on the field on Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals and had his heart restarted before being rushed to the hospital. We will continue to hope for the best and for a full recovery while providing any additional updates along the way.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (hip) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice. This shouldn't come as a surprise considering Knox was questionable last week as well with the same injury. However, he did suit up for that matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. The 26-year-old had a three-touchdown streak heading into last week's game against the Bengals that was suspended. He appears to be a playable TE1 for the upcoming matchup against the New England Patriots.
Wednesday, January 04
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Dorrian Glenn, the uncle of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, said his nephew remains on a ventilator at the hospital, but he's improved to 50 percent oxygen needed after previously being at 100 percent. Hamlin remains sedated, but the main focus is recovering to breathe on his own. The 24-year-old remains in critical condition after going into cardiac arrest on the field in the Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals. His heartbeat was restored before he was sedated upon arriving at the hospital Monday night. The Bills-Bengals Week 17 game will not be resumed this week and may not be finished at all. RotoBaller continues to pray for Hamlin, his family, friends, teammates and coaches as he battles for his life.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains sedated and is in critical condition in the intensive care unit in a Cincinnati hospital as of Wednesday morning. However, Hamlin's marketing representative, Jordon Rooney, said that overnight doctors received promising readings that they had been hoping to see by Wednesday morning. Rooney couldn't go into specifics, but progress appears to be made. The 24-year-old had his heartbeat restored on Monday night in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals after going into cardiac arrest in a very scary scene. The whole football community continues to keep Hamlin in their thoughts in this challenging time, and RotoBaller continues to send its best wishes for a quick and speedy recovery for the young man.
Tuesday, January 03
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals has been temporarily suspended following a scary situation involving safety Damar Hamlin. Hamlin made a tackle during the first quarter and then collapsed on the field. The team medical staff gave Hamlin CPR on the field before he was taken away in an ambulance. Both teams have headed back to their locker rooms in the meantime as the game has been put on pause. Positive vibes and prayers go out to Hamlin.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a tackle of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins on Monday night. Hamlin's heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition. The NFL has postponed the game between the Bills and Bengals. Jordon Rooney, who is Hamlin's marketing representative, said Monday night that Hamlin's "vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat." We'll have any and all updates on Hamlin's status as they become available. In the meantime, RotoBaller offers its prayers and thoughts to Hamlin's family, family and teammates during this challenging time.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a tackle of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins on Monday night. Hamlin's heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition. The NFL has postponed the game between the Bills and Bengals. Jordon Rooney, who is Hamlin's marketing representative, said Monday night that Hamlin's "vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat." We'll have any and all updates on Hamlin's status as they become available. In the meantime, RotoBaller offers its prayers and thoughts to Hamlin's family, friends and teammates during this challenging time.
Monday, January 02
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer (knee) said that he has been playing this year with a torn lateral meniscus in his knee, but he will be out there on Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals to close out Week 17 action. Buffalo hasn't lost any of the last 14 regular season games that Poyer has played in. Poyer was listed as questionable for Monday's game, but he will play and should be an every-down player after playing 92 percent of the offensive snaps in last week's win over the Chicago Bears. The Bills defense will need all the help they can get in trying to slow down Bengals wideouts Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd in a big AFC showdown. A first-time Pro Bowler in 2022, Poyer enters the game with 54 tackles (37 solo), four tackles for loss, four interceptions and eight passes defensed in 11 starts.
The Buffalo Bills elevated wide receiver Cole Beasley and offensive lineman Alec Anderson from the practice squad to the active roster for the Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. The 33-year-old will play in his third straight game for the Bills, but he hasn't been much of a factor so far despite having plenty of chemistry with quarterback Josh Allen. In Weeks 15 and 16, Beasley caught both of his targets for 18 yards, playing just 17 total offensive snaps. Monday's game between two AFC powerhouses could easily be a high-scoring one, but Beasley is unlikely to be on the field enough or draw enough targets to be a viable DFS or season-long play.
Saturday, December 31
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (illness) did not participate in practice on Thursday, but returned for Friday's session and was subsequently removed from the team's Week 17 injury report. Diggs was given a veteran rest day on Saturday but will suit up for Monday night's bout with the Cincinnati Bengals. Although the 29-year-old has been extremely disappointing for fantasy purposes as of late, he should remain the top target for quarterback Josh Allen in what is expected to be a high-scoring showdown. Fantasy managers should continue to start Diggs with supreme confidence this week.
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (knee) is listed as questionable for the Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 31-year-old missed practice on Thursday and Friday due to a lingering knee issue. His absence would certainly be a significant hit to the Bills defense. Poyer leads the team with four interceptions and ranks top 12 in coverage grades among safeties this season, according to Pro Football Focus. The Bills defense is not exactly a strong play in fantasy leagues against the Bengals offensive unit. However, Poyer being on the field would certainly be an upgrade for this defense.
Thursday, December 29
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Stefon Diggs (illness) will not practice on Thursday due to an illness. The Bills are hoping to get Diggs back at practice on Friday, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about his status right now for the Monday night showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals to close out Week 17 action. However, if the 29-year-old pass-catcher doesn't show up on Friday and is questionable to play, the concern level will ramp up in what is fantasy championship week in most leagues. Diggs is looking for a bounce-back performance this week after catching just two passes for 26 yards in the Week 16 victory over the Chicago Bears. If he's on the field on Monday, Diggs is a must-start for fantasy lineups.
Friday, December 23
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills elevated wide receiver Cole Beasley and defensive end Kingsley Jonathan from the practice squad to the active roster on Friday for the Week 16 game against the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Beasley was active for the first time this year for the Bills in last Saturday's win over the Miami Dolphins and caught his only target for a nine-yard gain on 11 total offensive snaps. The 33-year-old veteran has plenty of chemistry with quarterback Josh Allen, but he'll likely remain behind both Isaiah McKenzie and rookie Khalil Shakir in the slot for Buffalo, making him impossible to trust for fantasy purposes. In two games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Weeks 3 and 4, Beasley caught four of his five targets for 17 yards.
Thursday, December 22
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He said being limited on Tuesday was more about limiting his throws and to be smart with it in a walkthrough. Allen said he felt "really good" on Wednesday and that he's glad the training staff limited him on Tuesday, because he hasn't felt this good in a long time. The 26-year-old has been managing a right elbow injury Week 9, but he hasn't missed any games and continues to be a must-start, high-end QB1 for fantasy managers. You can now rest assured that Allen is heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Chicago Bears at close to full health. He has thrown for 3,462 yards and 22 touchdowns and has also run for 705 yards and six scores in 14 games in 2022, making him the overall QB2 in fantasy behind only MVP candidate Jalen Hurts.
Tuesday, December 20
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is on the initial Week 16 injury report and was listed as a limited participant in practice on Tuesday with a right-elbow injury. Allen has been dealing with an elbow injury since after the Week 9 game, but he hasn't missed any games. The injury is worth watching heading into Saturday's contest versus the Chicago Bears on the road, but it's highly unlikely that he won't be able to suit up. The 26-year-old had another vintage performance in the Week 15 win over the Miami Dolphins, throwing for 304 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for 77 yards on the ground. The QB2 in overall fantasy points, Allen should be in all starting fantasy lineups this weekend when he faces the Bears.
Saturday, December 17
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's meeting against Miami. The 33-year-old recently came out of retirement to join his former team, so he may not see a lot of work. That said, there's a chance he may get some short throws from Josh Allen out of the slot, considering the wintry weather in Buffalo.
Tuesday, December 13
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills are expected to sign free agent Cole Beasley to bolster their receiving corps. They lured the 33-year-old out of retirement for the opportunity to join a contending team with super bowl aspirations. The move will mean more for quarterback Josh Allen than it will for the former Bill himself, adding another reliable option, especially on third downs. It's unlikely he'll possess much fantasy football value or significantly impact Stefon Diggs or Gabe Davis. However, he may take snaps away from Isaiah McKenzie or Khalil Shakir, making him a potential stash in deeper leagues, assuming he's active on game day.
Sunday, December 11
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Week 14 against the New York Jets. It's the second consecutive week in which Brown has earned a promotion prior to gameday. Last Thursday, he played 16 percent of snaps but finished without a target. Expect a similar role from the 32-year-old in Week 14.
Wednesday, December 07
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills standout pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) underwent surgery to fix an ACL tear and will now miss the rest of the year, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Miller was already placed on Injured Reserve after injuring his knee on Thanksgiving Day, but the team was hoping to get him back for a deep playoff run. That won't happen now, and it's a big blow to the Bills defense the rest of the way. The 33-year-old former Super Bowl MVP will finish his first season in Buffalo with eight sacks, 21 tackles (18 solo), 10 tackles for loss, 12 QB hits, two passes defensed and one forced fumble in 11 starts. It remains to be seen if he'll be ready for training camp next summer. Fantasy managers in single-year IDP leagues can safely dump Miller now.
Saturday, December 03
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle), who was placed on Injured Reserve before the Week 5 game due to a fractured ankle, is targeting a late-December return. Crowder suffered a clean break of his fibula and he began walking again a little under a month ago. He's been running on an underwater treadmill for the last two weeks and is intending to get back on the field to start jogging in "maybe like, two weeks." Getting Crowder back for the postseason would be big for the team's receiver depth, but they could also add free-agent Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) after they visit with him this weekend. Crowder would be an upgrade over normal slot receiver Isaiah McKenzie when working against zone coverage, but he's unlikely to have any fantasy appeal the rest of 2022.
Thursday, December 01
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills restructured the contract of cornerback Tre'Davious White on Thursday in a move to free up space under the salary cap, according to a league source. As of Thursday, the Bills had just $288,710 under the 2022 salary cap, which was the least amount of space of any team in the league. Restructuring White's deal will free up around $2.3 million, which will give Buffalo some more room to operate should they need to make more roster moves for injured players. White will have $2.9 million of his base salary converted into a bonus. He's signed through the 2025 season after agreeing to a four-year, $70 million extension in September of 2020. White tore his ACL last November and just made his season debut in the Thanksgiving game last Thursday night, playing only 16 defensive snaps.
The Buffalo Bills placed linebacker Von Miller (knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, knocking him out for at least four games. Miller said this week that he was hoping to return before the Week 14 game against the New York Jets on Dec. 11, but that was clearly too optimistic. The Bills didn't want to rush their star pass-rusher back, and they hope that he can return for the stretch run. Fantasy managers in single-year IDP leagues can probably safely drop Miller at this point. The 33-year-old has 21 tackles, eight sacks and a forced fumble in 11 games in his first year in Buffalo, so losing him for the next four games will be a big blow to the Bills defense. However, they're still worth streaming in Thursday night's divisional clash against the New England Patriots.
The Buffalo Bills elevated wide receiver John Brown from their practice squad to their active roster for the Thursday night game in Week 13 against the New England Patriots. This will be Brown's first game active in 2022 after spending the 2021 season with the Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 32-year-old had a 1,000-yard season as recently as 2019 with the Bills, and he could see some offensive snaps on Thursday night with Jamison Crowder, Jake Kumerow and Marquez Stevenson all on Injured Reserve. Even then, he'll be well off the fantasy radar behind the likes of Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and rookie Khalil Shakir.
Wednesday, November 30
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills star pass-rusher Von Miller (knee), who is dealing with a lateral meniscus injury that he suffered in the Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions, said he's hoping to be ready before the Week 14 game against the New York Jets. "Just going to wait a little bit, wait a little bit, let the swelling go down for about seven to 10 days. And hopefully right before the Jets game, I will be back," Miller said. The 33-year-old was carted off the field in Week 12 and will be re-examined next week, but there's no guarantee he'll be ready to go against the Jets. He avoided a dreaded ACL tear, but Miller is expected to require surgery at some point to address his meniscus tear. Buffalo's defense will still be relevant in fantasy, but they won't have as much upside for however long Miller is sidelined.
Tuesday, November 29
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (ankle) was unable to suit up for practice on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has missed back-to-back practices ahead of Thursday's Week 13 matchup against the New England Patriots. Head coach Sean McDermott described Dawkins as day-to-day, so possibly he can still suit up on Thursday. Otherwise, David Quessenberry would likely be asked to make another start. The loss of Dawkins would be bad news for the Bills running game.
Monday, November 28
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) was a full participant in Monday's practice despite his right elbow injury. It was Allen's first full practice since he suffered a right elbow injury in Week 9, so he's getting back to 100 percent health. The 26-year-old hasn't missed any time and has completed 63.4 percent of his passes for 780 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions in the last three games while managing his elbow injury. Allen will be active for the Thursday night divisional clash against the New England Patriots and will remain a must-start, high-end QB1 for fantasy managers. This will be his first meeting against the Patriots in 2022. He went 24-for-42 for 253 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while adding a touchdown on the ground in the Thanksgiving win over the Detroit Lions last Thursday.
Sunday, November 27
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills have decided to add extra depth to their roster. On Saturday, they signed wide receiver John Brown to their practice squad. Bills fans should remember Brown from his two years with the organization. In 24 games, Brown hauled in 105 receptions, 1,518 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns through two seasons in Buffalo. The expectation is that he won't make as significant impact this time around. It appears Brown was added as extra depth, so he probably isn't someone worth stashing in fantasy formats. It's unlikely he makes much of an impact unless Stefon Diggs or Gabe Davis go down with an injury.
Friday, November 25
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills star pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) did not suffer a torn ACL in the Thanksgiving win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday, but there is concern about his lateral meniscus. He will be out at least a week or 10 days while he figures it out. Miller will undergo surgery, but the question is whether he'll have it now or after the season. Once the injury calms down in a week or two, doctors and the Bills will decide the next step. Fantasy managers that have Miller rostered in IDP leagues should hold tight for now, but there's still a chance Miller won't play again in 2022. Buffalo's defense/special teams unit will still be attractive in fantasy, but they'll lose a lot of upside without their best pass-rusher for the foreseeable future. They'll face the New England Patriots next Thursday night.
Thursday, November 24
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills star cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) will be active for the first time this season for the Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. It's been a year minus a day since White tore his ACL against the New Orleans Saints last Thanksgiving. It remains to be seen how much the 27-year-old will actually be on the field against Detroit after such a long layoff, but it's great news for the Bills defense nonetheless the rest of the season. When healthy, White has proven to be a lockdown cornerback in the NFL, so his return is bad news for quarterback Jared Goff and his receivers on Turkey Day. Taron Johnson has been operating in a starting role for the Bills this year with White sidelined.
Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) was carted off the field due to a knee injury he suffered late in the second half of the Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday, and he has been ruled out. Before leaving the contest, Miller had one solo tackle. The extent of his knee injury is unknown at this time, but the Bills would take a huge hit if Miller is forced to miss time beyond this week with the injury. The 33-year-old eight-time Pro Bowler came into Thursday's game with eight sacks, 20 tackles (17 solo), 10 tackles for loss, 11 QB hits, and a forced fumble in 10 games played. Check back later for more updates on the extent of Miller's knee injury.
Updating a previous report, the initial diagnosis for Buffalo Bills star pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) is a knee sprain, according to a source. Nobody has ruled out a more serious injury, but a knee sprain would be good news for the Bills and Miller. He has an MRI exam and other tests scheduled for Friday to confirm the initial diagnosis. Miller injured his knee late in the first half of Thursday's Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions and was carted off the field. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Miller will surely miss time, but the question is how much. If it's just a knee sprain, Miller should be able to return for the postseason. He came into Thursday's game with eight sacks, so losing Miller's pass-rushing prowess is a big blow to the Bills defensive unit.
Tuesday, November 22
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) was limited once again during Tuesday's practice. The Bills have a quick turnaround with a matchup against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. Allen was able to practice without wearing a sleeve on his right elbow. It sounds like the Bills are going to continue playing it safe with Allen. He should be fine heading into this contest. Fantasy managers should consider him a strong QB1 for this upcoming contest.
Monday, November 21
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (right elbow) was listed as a limited participant during Friday's practice estimation. This is hardly a surprise considering the elbow injury has impacted Allen's practice availability for the last two weeks. The fact that he was even able to practice in any capacity on Monday is a good sign. At this rate, he should have no trouble suiting up on Thursday against the Detroit Lions.
Sunday, November 20
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) is officially active for Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns. He had been listed as questionable but practiced in full on Friday. Poyer has amassed 21 tackles and four interceptions through five games this season. His presence will bolster the Bills' secondary on Sunday afternoon.
Friday, November 18
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jake Kumerow (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. He exited last Sunday's loss against the Vikings early with an ankle injury. The 30-year-old's ankle injury was severe enough to land him on injured reserve. He has caught four of his seven targets for 64 yards over six games in 2022. He is eligible to return in Week 15. With Kumerow on injured reserve, Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Isaiah McKenzie, and Khalil Shakir as the team's only available wideouts on the team's active roster.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is not on the final injury report for the matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Detroit. His elbow injury didn't seem to affect him against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10, and since he carries no injury designation into Week 11, there's no concern about starting him in fantasy football. Cleveland is just a middle-of-the-pack matchup for quarterbacks, but as always, Allen has the overall QB1 ceiling.
Thursday, November 17
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day on Thursday. Allen suffered a UCL injury in Week 9 but managed to play through it without any limitations in the Week 10 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Barring a setback on Friday, the 26-year-old will start and be a must-start, high-end QB1 for fantasy managers in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns, a game that will now be played in a dome in Detroit to avoid a major snowstorm in Buffalo this weekend. The move from a snowstorm to a dome on Sunday will be an upgrade for Allen and the rest of the Bills' offensive weapons.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (illness) was added to the Week 11 injury report after being listed as a DNP for Thursday's practice with an illness. McKenzie should be monitored heading into Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, but we should have a better idea of his status on Friday. If the 27-year-old is limited or out this weekend, rookie Khalil Shakir would be in line for elevated snaps out of the slot next to Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis. McKenzie was a popular breakout candidate this summer, but he's failed to deliver on a consistent basis for fantasy managers, catching 24 of his 34 targets for 219 yards and three touchdowns through eight games played. He'll be a boom/bust WR4/flex if he's active against Cleveland.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jake Kumerow (ankle) has been placed on the injured reserve as of Thursday. The 30-year-old will miss at least the next four weeks as he deals with an ankle injury. The Bills needed to do this in order to open up a roster spot for linebacker A.J. Klein who they claimed off waivers. Kumerow wasn't bringing much to the table this season anyway, so his absence won't make much of an impact. Through six games, Kumerow had four receptions for 64 yards, so he can continue to be ignored in fantasy leagues.
Wednesday, November 16
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) will be limited in practice on Wednesday. Allen was questionable to play in Week 10 after he injured his elbow in Week 9, but he ended up suiting up in the overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings and wasn't limited at all physically. The 26-year-old threw for 330 yards and a touchdown on 43 passing attempts, but he also had two costly interceptions and lost a crucial fumble near the end of regulation. Buffalo will likely take it easy on him in practice this week, but barring a setback, Allen should be good to go for a Week 11 meeting with the Cleveland Browns. Allen remains a must-start, elite QB1 for fantasy purposes.
Tuesday, November 15
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) is still unable to play. "I'm not going to get into physical versus mental," McDermott said when asked what was keeping the former Pro Bowl cornerback from being on a game day roster. "He's just not in a position where he's ready." White wasn't on the Week 10 injury report and was a healthy scratch for the Week 10 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and he doesn't seem any closer to playing in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns. Buffalo's secondary allowed 357 yards through the air to the Vikings on Sunday, with receiver Justin Jefferson accounting for 197 of those, so they could certainly use White and safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) back. White was activated from Injured Reserve on Nov. 1 but has yet to play in 2022 after tearing his ACL almost a year ago.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey both said that quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) didn't have any throws that he was incapable of making in the Week 10 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings due to his right elbow sprain. Allen actually had his highest completion percentage (67.4 percent) in a game since Week 6 and his most passing yards (330) since Week 5. The fifth-year QB did have two costly interceptions, but it sounds like he'll be fine physically heading into Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns. The Bills decided not to call any designed runs for Allen in order to further protect him, but he still racked up 84 yards on the ground on scrambles. Allen will remain a must-start, high-end QB1 in fantasy this week.
Sunday, November 13
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills running back Duke Johnson has been elevated to the active roster ahead of Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings, according to Field Yates of ESPN.com. The 29-year-old hasn't played since last season when he registered 312 rushing yards, 41 receiving yards, and three touchdowns over the final four weeks of the season with the Miami Dolphins. Johnson's elevation is likely an effort to protect Josh Allen (elbow) since he is a better pass protector than James Cook or Nyheim Hines. It remains to be seen whether the Bills carry four running backs or if Cook or Hines could be a healthy scratch.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is expected to be active for Sunday's Week 10 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN's Adam Schefter noted that Allen plans to be active, but might still be the backup to Case Keenum. This is basically a strategic move, so the Vikings don't see if Allen is going to play until closer to game time. The Bills medical staff said Allen's injury can't get worse by playing. The assumption is that Allen is going to start unless he suffers a setback pregame. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update before kickoff.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is officially active for the Week 10 contest against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Allen suffered a UCL injury to his right elbow in the Week 9 loss to the New York Jets and didn't practice until Friday, but he's been given the green light to play this weekend. Multiple doctors told the team that the 26-year-old signal-caller can't do any more damage to his elbow by playing. When active, Allen is a must-start QB1 in fantasy, but playing at less than 100 percent knocks down his ceiling and floor a bit. With Allen hurting, there's a chance the Bills coaching staff leans more on the run against Minnesota, depending on game script.
Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) has been ruled out for Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings despite not carrying an injury designation into the weekend. White was reinstated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Nov. 1, but he has remained inactive the last two games. The Bills are being very cautious in bringing White along, even though he hasn't had any setbacks with his surgically repaired left knee. The 27-year-old will now look to make his season debut next week against the Cleveland Browns. The Bills secondary will also be without All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer (elbow), although the Bills defense/special teams is still a strong starting fantasy unit against Minnesota.
Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is starting under center in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, according to a source. Allen injured the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow in the Week 9 loss to the New York Jets, but he won't miss a start despite being questionable to play on Sunday. We will never recommend outright benching Allen in fantasy lineups, but fantasy managers may want to temper expectations for Allen a bit as a high-end QB1. If the Bills can get away with it, they'll likely try to lean more on their ground game with running back Devin Singletary and rookie James Cook.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (groin) is questionable to return against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10. He had three tackles before exiting, bringing his season-long total to 65. With the 24-year-old sidelined, Tyrel Dodson will handle more snaps at linebacker.
Saturday, November 12
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is expected to make the start against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10. The superstar signal-caller has been dealing with an elbow sprain, which has put his status in question for Sunday's game. However, the organization decided not to elevate Matt Barkley to the active roster. That means, Allen is likely to suit up for this upcoming contest with Case Keenum resuming his role as the primary backup. The Bills are likely going to wait until after warmups to make a final announcement. However, fantasy managers should expect Allen out there unless he suffers a setback during pre-game workouts.
Friday, November 11
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is being considered "hour-by-hour" by head coach Sean McDermott, and he hasn't been ruled out for Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings. However, Allen wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Friday, meaning he hasn't practiced all week. It's unclear if the Bills would feel comfortable starting Allen without practicing all week, and the bottom line is that fantasy managers need to be ready for the reality that Allen may not be able to go. If that's the case, veteran Case Keenum would get the start and be a viable QB2 streamer in two-QB leagues against his former team. Stay tuned for Allen's official status for Week 10.
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) and defensive end Greg Rousseau (ankle) have both been ruled out for Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings. Poyer suffered an elbow injury in Week 8 and hasn't played since. The 31-year-old All-Pro leads the Bills with four interceptions, so his absence is notable against a Vikings offense that loves to throw the ball. With Poyer out again, Dean Marlowe is likely to make another start this Sunday. Rousseau suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 9 loss to the New York Jets and is likely to miss multiple games. The 22-year-old's five sacks rank second on the team, so he will also be missed in the matchup against Minnesota. Despite the absences of both Poyer and Rousseau, the Bills defense/special teams unit remains a strong starting unit in fantasy.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is listed as questionable for the Week 10 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Allen got in a limited practice Friday after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, but it appears he's in real danger of being inactive on Sunday. If he does play, the team decided he's healthy enough to go, so he's a must-start. If not, Case Keenum becomes an interesting option in two-QB and superflex leagues. Stefon Diggs would likely still produce high-end numbers with Keenum, but Gabe Davis and Dawson Knox would be very risky starts against a decent Vikings' defense.
Thursday, November 10
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) wasn't seen at practice on Thursday in the portion open to the media. It will be Allen's second straight missed practice after he suffered a UCL injury in the Week 9 loss to the New York Jets, putting his status firmly in doubt for this Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Buffalo considers Allen day-to-day, but if he doesn't return to practice on Friday, he'll almost certainly give way to veteran backup Case Keenum in Week 10. Fantasy managers that have been riding the 26-year-old Allen as a must-start QB1 should already be scrambling for a potential replacement if you don't already have one on roster. All of Buffalo's offensive skill players would need to be downgraded in fantasy if Allen is unable to play.
Wednesday, November 09
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) suffered a sprain to his right elbow in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Jets. The initial prognosis was that it would limit him at practice, but he could still play, which remains the case as of Wednesday. Head coach Sean McDermott said they're taking it one day at a time, with no official designation on his status for this week's game against the Vikings. It is an injury that the 26-year-old dealt with previously, however that does not guarantee the recovery process will be the same. As one of the top MVP candidates, amid a fantastic season, his absence would have a massive impact on the offense and all the fantasy-relevant players in it. Fantasy managers will need to monitor the day-by-day reports but should have an alternative option ready at the quarterback position.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Allen suffered a sprained UCL in his right elbow in the Week 9 loss to the New York Jets, and his availability for Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings is now in question. The Bills remain hopeful that he'll be able to play on Sunday, but starting off the week with a DNP isn't a great sign. Allen still has two days to get some practice work in, at which point we'll have a much better idea if he will play. The 26-year-old dual-threat QB is a must-start in fantasy every time he's on the field, but fantasy managers must have a backup plan in place this weekend in case Buffalo plays it safe and holds him out. If Allen does not play, veteran backup Case Keenum would get the start under center against his former team.
Monday, November 07
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) struggled in Sunday's loss to the Jets, finishing with only 205 yards. Fortunately, the signal-caller produced 86 yards and two touchdowns off nine touches, so he at least got something going. The Jets defense allowed the 26-year-old to complete just 52% of his throws on the afternoon while getting through a Bills offensive line that gave up a season-high five sacks. Although the loss was disappointing for Buffalo, the biggest takeaway was a right elbow injury Allen suffered late in the contest. He reported experiencing "slight pain" when speaking postgame, so fantasy managers will need to monitor things leading up to the Week 10 matchup against the Vikings. With that said, it's possible he misses practice time and even carries a questionable designation for that one.
Buffalo Bills rookie defensive end Gregory Rousseau (ankle) suffered an ankle sprain in the Week 9 loss to the New York Jets and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. Rousseau is dealing with the dreaded high-ankle sprain, which can sideline players anywhere from four to six weeks, so fantasy managers in IDP leagues shouldn't expect the 22-year-old pass-rusher to be available in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings. It's a tough break for the Bills and Rousseau, as he has recorded five sacks, 21 tackles (16 solo), seven tackles for loss and nine QB hits in his first eight NFL games to this point. With Rousseau likely to miss some look for A.J. Epenesa and Shaq Lawson to see more playing time on the Bills defensive line.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is expected to be limited this week in practice, but there's not much concern about his Week 10 availability against the Minnesota Vikings. It'll be worth seeing if the injury affects his play and fantasy football status, but for now, he obviously remains a must-start. This Vikings-Bills game could become a shootout, so his ceiling remains high until further notice.
Sunday, November 06
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (ankle) is questionable to return in the Week 9 game against the New York Jets after injuring his ankle in the first half. Rousseau didn't have a single tackle before departing the contest. If the former first-rounder cannot return, Buffalo's defensive line will be at less than full strength the rest of the way. Carlos Basham and A.J. Epenesa will take on bigger roles on the opposite side of All-Pro pass-rusher Von Miller for the Bills defense.
Friday, November 04
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) will not play in Week 9 against the New York Jets. Poyer suffered an elbow injury last Sunday night in the win over the Green Bay Packers and will miss at least a week. He's being considered week-to-week, so he's no lock to return in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings. The recently acquired Dean Marlowe should step in right away and play a big role for Buffalo's secondary at strong safety with Poyer injured. The 31-year-old Poyer was a first-team All-Pro in 2021 and has 21 tackles (15 solo), four interceptions and six passes defensed in his first five games this year.
Thursday, November 03
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow), who was unable to practice on Wednesday, is considered week-to-week with the elbow injury that he suffered in the Sunday night win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, according to a source. It's unlikely that the 31-year-old will be ready to go for the Week 9 divisional contest against the New York Jets, but it appears that Poyer avoided a season-ending injury. Dean Marlowe, who was acquired at the trade deadline on Tuesday, could see a significant role in his first game with the Bills this Sunday if Poyer is unable to play. Poyer, a first-team All-Pro in 2021, has 21 tackles (15 solo), a league-high four interceptions and six passes defensed in five games played in 2022.
Wednesday, November 02
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills sent a 2023 seventh-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for safety Dean Marlowe on Tuesday. The 30-year-old was a full-time player in Detroit in 2021 but has started in only one game this season, contributing primarily on special teams. The Bills have dealt with several injuries to their secondary, including safety Jordan Poyer (elbow), who got injured again in Sunday's game against the Packers. Marlowe will have the chance to earn some reps and see the field while they wait for their secondary to get healthy, providing them with additional depth.
Tuesday, November 01
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills acquired running back Nyheim Hines from the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday in exchange for running back Zack Moss and a sixth-rounder that can go to a fifth-rounder in 2023, according to sources. The pass-catching Hines moves from an offense in disarray to one of the best in the NFL with the trade. However, Devin Singletary has seen the lion's share of the backfield touches in Buffalo so far in 2022, and the team still has impressive rookie James Cook, so it's unclear how much exactly the Bills will use the 25-year-old Hines. But at the very least, Hines becomes more attractive in terms of pure upside in PPR leagues. In seven games with Indy this year, he had caught 25 of 28 targets for 188 yards and no touchdowns, adding just 18 carries for 36 yards and one touchdown.
Monday, October 31
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) suffered an elbow injury in the Sunday night game against the Green Bay Packers and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. Before leaving the game in the second half, Poyer had five tackles (three solo), and it remains to be seen if the injury is serious enough to keep him sidelined for the Week 9 matchup with the New York Jets. Sunday night's contest was just Poyer's fifth game of the season because of injuries, and Buffalo's secondary would be missing a key piece if he's forced to miss time moving forward. The 31-year-old was a first-team All-Pro in 2021, and he already has a league-high four interceptions and six passes defensed this year.
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) said he "felt like a pop" in his elbow during Sunday night's win over the Green Bay Packers, but he will wait for the results of his MRI exam on Monday. Poyer is staying positive, but he's dealt with several injuries already this year, making it a frustrating season to this point. The 31-year-old All-Pro was ruled out for the rest of the game in the Week 8 matchup against Green Bay, and he recorded five tackles (three solo) before leaving. Poyer is usually in play in IDP formats when he's healthy, but he's managed to play in only five games so far in 2022. In those five contests, he has 21 tackles (15 solo), a league-leading four interceptions and six passes defensed.
The Buffalo Bills confirmed on Monday that they will activate cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list and to their active roster on Wednesday, but he'll remain day-to-day. White won't have any status yet for the Week 9 game against the New York Jets, but it's great news regardless that the team will be getting one of their best defensive backs back soon. The 27-year-old was designated to return from the PUP list on Oct. 12, so his 21-day window is closing soon. Once healthy, White will return to a starting role as a lockdown corner for an already strong Buffalo defense. The two-time Pro Bowler had 41 tackles (27 solo), half a sack, six passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 11 regular season games in 2021.
Thursday, October 27
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) will not play in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, according to head coach Sean McDermott. White was designated to return from the Physically Unable to Perform list before Week 6 and has been practicing, but the Bills aren't ready to have him make his season debut. The 27-year-old is rehabbing from an ACL injury he suffered last year, but if he's not officially activated before the Week 9 game against the New York Jets, he'll be forced to sit out the rest of the 2022 campaign. When healthy, White is one of the best lockdown cornerbacks in the NFL.
Tuesday, October 25
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) has missed the first seven weeks of the season to recover from a torn ACL he suffered last year. The 27-year-old resumed practice last week, and according to their defensive coordinator, Leslie Frazier, he is "nearing a return" to action. The former All-Pro is one of the best at his position and would provide a boost to the Buffalo secondary. The Bills currently rank fourth in defensive pass DVOA, so adding White back into the mix would further bolster an already talented group.
Friday, October 14
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot/hamstring) will play against the Kansas City Chiefs after missing last week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Knox hasn't had a boom fantasy performance yet, but it could come in this game that's expected to be a shootout. Fantasy points against statistics should be thrown by the wayside in this game as both elite quarterbacks should be able to score points. Knox's upside is huge this week and he should be started over all no-brainer starting fantasy tight ends.
Thursday, October 13
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) was announced to be returning to practice by head coach Sean McDermott on Wednesday. The All-Pro has been rehabbing from ACL surgery after he tore it all the way back in last year's Thanksgiving Day matchup against the New Orleans Saints. White will not be available for the Bills' Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, his return to practice is a step in the right direction for a Buffalo secondary that has been hampered by injuries early in the season.
Wednesday, October 12
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and is good to go for Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs after missing the Week 5 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Receiver Jake Kumerow (ankle) and running back Taiwan Jones (knee) will not practice Wednesday. McKenzie will return to his starting slot role next to Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, who exploded for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the rout of the Steelers. Rookie Khalil Shakir also saw an expanded role with McKenzie out and scored his first career touchdown. But Shakir will return to a reserve role with McKenzie set to play this weekend. In four games in 2022, McKenzie has 15 receptions (21 targets) for 153 yards and three touchdowns.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (hamstring, foot) was limited in Wednesday's practice. It's a good start to the week after Knox missed the team's Week 5 blowout win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. If he's able to return for a Week 6 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, Knox would be on the TE2 streaming radar in what is expected to be a high-scoring affair. The 25-year-old has been a disappointment for fantasy managers after his breakout 2021 season, as he's caught 12 of 17 targets for 111 yards and no touchdowns through four games this year. With Knox sidelined last week, Quintin Morris stepped up with three catches on five targets for 39 yards against Pittsburgh.
Monday, October 10
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol. McKenzie put in some limited practices last week but was ultimately ruled out of the team's Week 5 blowout win over the Pittsburgh Steelers due to his head injury. Despite still being in the protocol, the 27-year-old is expected to return to full practices later this week, which will give him a good chance to return in Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs. With McKenzie out on Sunday, Gabe Davis went off for three catches, 171 yards and two touchdowns on six targets, while Stefon Diggs and rookie Khalil Shakir also found the end zone in the 38-3 rout.
Sunday, October 09
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after he wasn't able to clear the league's concussion protocol. The Bills will also be without wide receivers Jake Kumerow (ankle) and Jamison Crowder (ankle), tight end Dawson Knox (foot, hamstring), safety Jordan Poyer (ribs) and middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring), so they'll be a bit short-handed on Sunday. Receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis should be heavily targeted in this one, while rookie Khalil Shakir could see considerable snaps out of the slot with both McKenzie and Crowder out. With Knox out at tight end, Tommy Sweeney and Quintin Morris will battle for targets at the tight end position.
Saturday, October 08
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot) and safety Jordan Poyer (ribs) have both been ruled out for the Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills by head coach Sean McDermott. The Bills will also be without veteran slot receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) for at least the next four games after he was placed on Injured Reserve. And Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) is up in the air while still being the league's concussion protocol. The Bills also ruled out wideout Jake Kumerow (ankle). With Knox out, Tommy Sweeney should serve as the top tight end for Buffalo, but fantasy managers can do better if they're looking for a TE2 streamer. Receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis could be busy in this one.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot) and safety Jordan Poyer (ribs) have both been ruled out for the Week 5 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers by head coach Sean McDermott. The Bills will also be without veteran slot receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) for at least the next four games after he was placed on Injured Reserve. And Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) is up in the air while still being the league's concussion protocol. The Bills also ruled out wideout Jake Kumerow (ankle). With Knox out, Tommy Sweeney should serve as the top tight end for Buffalo, but fantasy managers can do better if they're looking for a TE2 streamer. Receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis could be busy in this one.
Friday, October 07
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. He could not practice Wednesday and remains in the league's concussion protocols. McKenzie was spotted wearing a non-contact jersey during the open portion of practice. Friday's injury report will indicate if McKenzie suits up in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 27-year-old has caught 15 passes for 153 yards and three touchdowns over four games in 2022. Khalil Shakir will be Buffalo's primary slot receiver if McKenzie is ruled out. Stay tuned.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) is expected to be put on Injured Reserve, which means he'll have to miss at least the next four games after suffering a broken ankle in the Week 4 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Crowder's absence will mean more work for slot man Isaiah McKenzie (concussion), although his status is currently in doubt for Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If McKenzie isn't cleared from the league's concussion protocol, rookie Khalil Shakir could be forced into significant snaps this weekend. Crowder has been a fantasy afterthought so far in 2022 while working behind McKenzie in the slot. He's caught just six passes on 13 targets for 60 yards and no touchdowns in four games.
Thursday, October 06
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot, hamstring) did not take part in the team's practice on Wednesday due to foot and hamstring ailments. He's dealing with two new injuries after being listed on last week's injury report with back and hip injuries. The 25-year-old has been really beat up early in the year and hasn't returned TE1 numbers through four games, catching 12 of his 17 targets for 111 yards and no touchdowns after he found the end zone a career-high nine times in 2021. Fantasy managers must keep an eye on Knox's practice status the rest of the week leading up to the Week 5 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If active, he'll be more of a high-end TE2 play for fantasy managers.
Buffalo Bills wide receivers Isaiah McKenzie (concussion), Jamison Crowder (ankle) and Jake Kumerow (ankle) all missed Wednesday's practice. Head coach Sean McDermott said earlier that McKenzie would be limited, but that turns out not to be the case. He'll need to clear the league's concussion protocols in order to play in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Crowder broke his ankle last week and is out indefinitely, so if McKenzie cannot gain clearance, rookie Khalil Shakir would see a much bigger role out of the slot, as well as Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis and tight end Dawson Knox. McKenzie has been a bright spot in Buffalo's offense through four games, posting a 15-153-3 line.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot, hamstring) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday because of foot and hamstring ailments. The 25-year-old has just 111 receiving yards through four games this season, averaging just 4.3 targets per game despite being in the pass-heavy Josh Allen-led offense. Knox will likely need to get in some practice time on Friday to have a shot at suiting up in Week 5, so fantasy managers should keep an eye out on his status. If he is able to play against the Steelers, he should be valued as more of a high-end TE2 option.
Wednesday, October 05
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, but head coach Sean McDermott said McKenzie will be limited at Wednesday's practice. McKenzie will need to get cleared from the protocols in order to play in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he's on the right track. The 27-year-old has been more productive than Gabe Davis through four games, catching 15 of 21 targets for 153 yards and two touchdowns, which has made him an upside WR4/flex play for fantasy managers as the team's starting slot receiver. But if McKenzie doesn't clear the protocols this week, the Bills will be short-handed in the slot, as Jamison Crowder broke his ankle last week. If McKenzie is forced to sit, rookie Khalil Shakir would be forced into a bigger role.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) was able to log a full practice on Wednesday ahead of the team's Week 5 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Davis has been nursing an ankle injury for a few weeks now but was able to play through it in Weeks 3 and 4 after missing Week 2. Still, he has not posted a solid fantasy outing since the season opener. He was in and out of practice for each of the past two weeks, though, so it is a good sign that it seems to be all systems go for Davis ahead of Sunday. Perhaps he will turn things around against a Steelers defense that has struggled mightily against opposing wideouts so far this season.
Monday, October 03
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) suffered a broken ankle in the Week 4 win over the Baltimore Ravens, according to a source. Crowder will have additional tests to see what other damage he might have, but he's now out indefinitely. It's a tough break for the 29-year-old slot man, who had just six catches on 13 targets for 60 yards in four games before his injury. He wasn't a realistic option for starting fantasy lineups with Isaiah McKenzie the starter in the slot in 2022. Crowder isn't a must-stash in deep single-season formats. McKenzie should see more targets as a result, and it should also mean more work for rookie Khalil Shakir, but don't expect much out of the youngster in redraft leagues.
Sunday, October 02
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) is expected to suit up against the Ravens on Sunday, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. The 23-year-old has been burdened by an ankle injury for most of the year and practiced sparingly throughout the week. Despite the ailment, Davis has had a decent season thus far, hauling in seven of his 11 targets for 125 yards and a touchdown. He has a chance to thrive in Week 4 in a game that could turn into a shootout. However, while he is a must-start candidate, fantasy managers should acknowledge that he may not be fully healthy.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (hip, back) is expected to suit up for the Week 4 meeting with the Baltimore Ravens. The 25-year-old practiced sparingly during the week and was classified as questionable. However, it appears he'll be good to go, so Josh Allen will have one of his favorite targets on the field in a game that may turn into a shootout. With that said, Knox only has nine catches for 71 yards this season. While he remains one of the better tight ends in the league, he has always been a hit-or-miss option for managers, especially since his fantasy usefulness is usually contingent on whether or not he finds the end zone
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gage Davis (ankle) and tight end Dawson Knox (back, hip) are both officially active for the Week 4 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Both players came into this one with questionable tags but were fully expected to play, so fantasy managers should keep them locked into their starting lineups. Davis returned in the Week 3 loss to the Miami Dolphins and caught three of six targets for just 37 yards. The 23-year-old isn't fully healthy, though, but he'll work opposite Stefon Diggs on the outside against a Ravens secondary that has given up a lot of passing yards early on. Knox hasn't done a ton yet in fantasy, catching only nine receptions for 71 yards through three games. He'll be a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 option for fantasy managers against Baltimore.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) and tight end Dawson Knox (back, hip) are both officially active for the Week 4 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Both players came into this one with questionable tags but were fully expected to play, so fantasy managers should keep them locked into their starting lineups. Davis returned in the Week 3 loss to the Miami Dolphins and caught three of six targets for just 37 yards. The 23-year-old isn't fully healthy, though, but he'll work opposite Stefon Diggs on the outside against a Ravens secondary that has given up a lot of passing yards early on. Knox hasn't done a ton yet in fantasy, catching only nine receptions for 71 yards through three games. He'll be a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 option for fantasy managers against Baltimore.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) is doubtful to return against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. He hauled in one of four targets for seven yards before exiting. Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis will continue to operate as the Bills' top receivers while Isaiah McKenzie and Khalil Shakir occupy depth roles.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie is being evaluated for a head injury. He exited Week 4 after catching four passes for 21 yards and one touchdown. Not only is McKenzie injured, but fellow wideout Jamison Crowder (ankle) is also doubtful to return. For the time being, Buffalo's wide receiver corps consists of Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, and Khalil Shakir.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) did not return to Sunday's matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The former Georgia Bulldog finished the afternoon by catching four of his six targets for 21 yards. He also scored a touchdown, his third of the year. McKenzie is arguably the team's No. 2 wideout, so if he can't go in Week 5 against Pittsburgh, it would be a massive blow for Josh Allen, who would rely even more on Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.
Saturday, October 01
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (back, hip) was limited in practice all week and draws a questionable tag for the Week 4 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Barring a setback on Saturday, Knox has a pretty good shot of being active for Sunday's game. After a career year in his third NFL season in 2021, Knox has gotten off to an underwhelming start for fantasy managers through three games this year. He has nine catches on 11 targets for 71 yards and has yet to find the end zone. Sunday's game against Baltimore could turn into a shootout, though, so perhaps Knox will have his best game of the early season. The 25-year-old has become more of a high-end TE2 in the early going of 2022.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (hand) did undergo X-rays following last week's loss to the Miami Dolphins. The organization believes Allen is fine, so fantasy managers shouldn't be worried going forward. The 26-year-old has already thrown for over 1,000 passing yards with nine touchdowns through three games this season. He'll get a Baltimore Ravens defense in Week 4 that has allowed the eighth most points per game this season. That being said, fantasy managers should continue believing in Allen. He should remain one of the best options at quarterback gong forward.
Friday, September 30
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) aggravated his ankle injury in practice this week, but that "he's on schedule to go" in the Week 4 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Davis will most likely be listed as questionable on the team's final injury report for this weekend, but it sounds like the Bills expect him to play. It's not a ringing endorsement for his fantasy managers, especially after he returned in Week 3 to post just three catches on six targets for 37 yards. If the 23-year-old is limited at all this Sunday, he could easily disappoint his fantasy managers for a second straight week. Stefon Diggs and Isaiah McKenzie will benefit if Davis doesn't play his usual share of offensive snaps.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) aggravated the ankle injury he has been dealing with since Week 2 in practice this week but said that he will be on the field come Sunday. Davis mentioned the ankle felt good at the team's Friday practice, so fantasy managers can count on him being available against a porous Ravens' pass defense. The 23-year-old disappointed in Week 3 with just three catches for 37 yards, but a good matchup this week puts him on the low-end WR2/FLEX radar. Fantasy managers should monitor any news of a potential snap count leading up to kickoff, as any sort of limited playing time would make him a risky option in Week 4.
Thursday, September 29
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) was spotted without a helmet watching practice during the portion open to the media on Thursday. Davis has been dealing with an ankle injury since being held out in Week 2 but was able to suit up against the Dolphins in Week 3 and put up three catches for 37 yards. This isn't an encouraging sign, but his availability for Friday's practice will be a good indication of his status for Week 4. If he is able to suit up, he will be a WR2 option in a matchup with a porous Ravens pass defense, who have given up 17 receptions of 15+ yards through the first three games of the season.
Wednesday, September 28
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills are signing veteran free-agent cornerback Xavier Rhodes to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday night, according to sources. The former All-Pro will help an injury-depleted secondary and will also reunite with defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, who was Rhodes' head coach with the Minnesota Vikings in 2013. Cornerbacks Dane Jackson (neck) and Christian Benford (hand) are injured and All-Pro Tre'Davious White (knee) remains on Injured Reserve for at least another week. Buffalo is also hurting at safety, with Jordan Poyer (foot) sitting out in the Week 3 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Micah Hyde (neck) is done for the year. Rhodes will provide valuable veteran depth in the short term.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Davis was forced to miss Week 2 with an ankle injury but did return to the field for Week 3, turning six targets into three receptions for 37 yards in a loss to the Miami Dolphins. The team is likely playing it safe with the third-year wideout ahead of a Week 4 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for more information on Davis' availability throughout the week, but he will be a low-end WR2 or high-end flex play assuming he can suit up on Sunday.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (back, hip) was a limited participant in the team's practice on Wednesday. Knox was listed as questionable with a foot injury heading into Week 3 but was able to suit up for the contest. Buffalo is likely playing it safe with Knox as it sounds like he is just dealing with some back and hip soreness. Knox is yet to catch a touchdown this season after recording nine in 2021. Fantasy managers will hope he can turn things around in a Week 4 bout with the Baltimore Ravens, assuming he is able to play.
Tuesday, September 27
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Christian Benford (hand) suffered a fractured hand in the Week 3 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, according to a source. According to Bills beat writer Chris Brown, Benford will need surgery to fix his broken hand and will miss multiple games as a result. The Bills have also been without Dane Jackson (neck) and star Tre'Davious White (knee), so Buffalo's secondary is in shambles early in the year. Safety Micah Hyde (neck) is out for the year and Jordan Poyer (foot) was inactive on Sunday. If Jackson isn't able to return in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens after getting injured in Week 2, the Bills may have to turn to cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram. It's good news for the Ravens receivers.
Sunday, September 25
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (foot) is not expected to play against the Miami Dolphins in Week 3, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. He had been listed as questionable. This news means that Buffalo will be without its top two safeties after Micah Hyde was also ruled out and subsequently placed on injured reserve. The Bills' defense is quite banged up heading into Sunday's game, leaving the potential for a high-scoring affair in Miami.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) is expected to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He had been listed as questionable heading into the weekend. Davis racked up an impressive 88 yards and one touchdown in Week 2 but missed last week's contest against Tennessee. His return to the lineup gives a boost to an already dominant Bills offense. From a fantasy perspective, Davis should be viewed as a WR3 with upside.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) is officially active in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins, as expected. Davis was listed as questionable on the team's final injury report on Friday after he sat out in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. The 23-year-old will resume his role as a primary cog in the high-flying Bills passing attack, so he should be returned to starting fantasy lineups everywhere. In the season-opening win, Davis caught four of his five targets for 88 yards and a touchdown while playing 98 percent of the offensive snaps. He has some boom-or-bust potential, but with this divisional clash against Miami having high-scoring potential, Davis has plenty of upside as a WR2.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jake Kumerow (ankle) and offensive lineman Spencer Brown (heat illness) have been ruled out for the remainder of Week 3 versus the Miami Dolphins. Kumerow has totaled four catches and 64 yards over his last two games, but he remains buried on the depth chart behind Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, and Isaiah McKenzie.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (hand) was observed leaving the X-ray room following Sunday's divisional loss to the Miami Dolphins. The signal-caller was hit in the hand late in the game. Although there hasn't been an official word on the severity of Allen's injury, he helped ease some concerns by saying "he's fine." The 26-year-old had a a solid showing despite the Bills entering the loss column for the first time this season, finishing with 400 yards and two touchdowns off 42-for-63 passing while running for 47 yards off eight carries. Hopefully, there will be an encouraging update soon. However, until then, there will be some worried fantasy managers.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jake Kumerow (ankle) didn't return to Sunday's narrow loss to the Miami Dolphins. The 30-year-old caught both of his targets for 14 yards before going down and was entering Week 3 fresh off a two-catch, 50-yard showing against the Titans on Monday night. There should be an official update on Kumerow's condition soon. However, if he misses time moving ahead, there shouldn't be too many upset fantasy managers.
Saturday, September 24
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (ankle), defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (hamstring) and cornerback Dane Jackson (neck) have all been ruled out for Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. Safety Micah Hyde (neck) was also ruled out, and safety Jordan Poyer (foot) is questionable. Oliver will miss his second straight game. Buffalo's defense has looked like one of the top units in football through the first two weeks against strong opponents in the Rams and Titans, but they're going into this Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins pretty beat up. The Bills defense/special teams is still a must-start at this point, but they could have some trouble against a Dolphins offense that put up 40-plus points in a miraculous comeback win over the Ravens.
Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (neck) will be put on season-ending Injured Reserve on Saturday due to his recent neck injury, according to his agent, Jack Bechta. "Fortunately, we expect a healthy return for No. 23 in 2023," Bechta tweeted. Although the Bills defense/special teams unit remains a must-start in fantasy going into a Week 3 divisional matchup against the 2-0 Miami Dolphins, losing Hyde for the remainder of the season is a huge blow to this secondary. Buffalo may also be without All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer (foot), who is questionable for Sunday's game. It's worth noting against a Dolphins offense that put up 40-plus points in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens. Jaquan Johnson is expected to fill in for Hyde, starting this weekend.
Friday, September 23
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (foot) missed practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday, but he's being considered day-to-day with his foot injury, according to a source. Safety Micah Hyde (neck) has also missed both practices this week, so Buffalo's strong secondary could be short-handed in a big divisional matchup in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins against quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who threw six touchdowns in an incredible Week 2 comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens. Poyer is a must-start in IDP lineups on a weekly basis, but fantasy managers in those formats might have to look in another direction this week if he's unable to suit up. We'll have a better idea of his status for this Sunday after Friday's practice.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has ruled out safety Micah Hyde (neck) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (hamstring) for the Week 3 divisional showdown against the Miami Dolphins. With star safety Jordan Poyer (foot) also up in the air to play this weekend, Buffalo's secondary could be vulnerable against a Dolphins offense that just put up over 40 points against the Baltimore Ravens. Backup safeties Jaquan Johnson and Damar Hamlin could be forced into starting roles if Poyer ends up missing the game as well. The Bills defense should still be started in all fantasy leagues, but it's worth noting that their secondary won't be at full strength for this one.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Week 3 against the division-rival Miami Dolphins. Davis missed the Monday night beatdown of the Tennessee Titans in Week 2, but he said he was "100 percent" certain that he'd return to action this Sunday against Miami. Fantasy managers will know for sure early on Sunday whether the 23-year-old will be back on the field for Buffalo. In the season-opening win over the Rams, Davis played 98 percent of the offensive snaps and caught four of five targets for 88 yards and a touchdown. If he's indeed back, he'll be a WR2 with upside in the Bills high-powered offense in Week 3.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. Knox missed practice on Wednesday but was limited on Thursday and Friday, giving him a chance to suit up Sunday. He had just one catch for five yards in the season opener before being more productive in Monday night's blowout victory over the Tennessee Titans, when he caught four of his five targets for 41 yards. The 25-year-old will serve as a low-end TE1 play in fantasy if he's active. If he is held out this Sunday against Miami, Tommy Sweeney and Quintin Morris would be battling for pass-catching duties at the position in Buffalo.
Thursday, September 22
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) is optimistic he will return to action in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins after being held out of the team's home opener in Week 2. Davis was limited at practice on Wednesday and got in a second consecutive day of work on Thursday, and based on his comments on his optimism, the 23-year-old has a good chance to return on Sunday. Still, fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to kickoff. Davis will slot back in his as Josh Allen's No. 2 wide receiver, meaning he should be in starting lineups if he is active. If he isn't able to suit up for the second straight game, Jake Kumerow could be an interesting option considering he played 78 percent of the offensive snaps in Davis' absence.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot) was able to get through a limited practice session on Thursday. This is an upgrade after Knox was unable to practice on Wednesday. The fact Knox was able to practice on Thursday is a good sign for his availability this weekend. Knox hasn't made much noise through the first two weeks of the season, which is a bit concerning. It's also worth noting that wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) is trending in the right direction for Sunday's Week 3 matchup. That being said, Knox could end up as a forgotten man once again. He'll be a touchdown-dependent option in most formats for Week 3.
Wednesday, September 21
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Bobby Hart has been suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct following the team's Monday night win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. Hart decided to throw a punch after the game on Monday, as if the Titans 41-7 beating on the field wasn't enough. The 28-year-old will miss the team's Week 3 divisional clash with the Miami Dolphins this weekend. The former seventh-round pick of the New York Giants in 2015 played 25 percent of the team's offensive snaps on Monday night and has also played 26 percent of the special teams snaps in each of the first two weeks of the 2022 season.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice after he was held out of the team's Monday night beatdown of the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. The fact that Davis is already back at practice early this week is a good sign that he will be able to return this weekend in a showdown with the 2-0 Miami Dolphins. However, we'll have a better idea about his availability later in the week. The 23-year-old pass-catcher caught four of his five targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in the season-opener, and he should be returned to all starting lineups if he's back in action in Week 3. If he's out again, Jake Kumerow should see a bigger role on the outside across from Stefon Diggs.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot) was added to the injury report this week due to a foot injury, and he was unable to practice on Wednesday. Safety Jordan Poyer (foot), who was limited, was also added this week. Knox played 69 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 2 blowout win over the Tennessee Titans on Monday night, and he was more involved than in Week 1, catching four of five targets for 41 yards. The 25-year-old still has a couple more days to return to practice before a Week 3 matchup with the Miami Dolphins, so fantasy managers must monitor his status closely. If he's unable to play this Sunday, it would open up more playing time for Tommy Sweeney and Quintin Morris at the position.
Tuesday, September 20
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse (elbow) suffered a right elbow injury in the first quarter on Monday night in the Week 2 game against the Tennessee Titans and is questionable to return. Morse was taken into the locker room for X-rays. It remains to be seen if the 30-year-old will be able to return in this contest, but if he doesn't, it will be a downgrade for one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. Stay tuned for more updates on Morse's X-ray results.
Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (neck) had to be immobilized and taken out of the stadium in an ambulance during the first half of his team's Monday night game against the Tennessee Titans. Jackson ran into teammate Tremaine Edmunds while making a tackle and injured his neck on the play. The cornerback was taken to the hospital for a CT scan to have his neck evaluated and reportedly has full movement in his extremities. Everyone here at RotoBaller is hoping for a speedy recovery for Jackson.
Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (neck), who was involved in a scary collision with his own teammate on Monday night against the Tennessee Titans, was released from the hospital (he walked out) and had full movement in his extremities. Jackson had to be taken off the field in an ambulance in the Week 2 blowout win over the Titans, but he's out of the hospital and is already home on Tuesday, which is excellent news. All indications are that Jackson avoided a major injury, but it remains to be seen when he might be able to rejoin the team. Before leaving the game on Monday night, the 25-year-old had two solo tackles and a pass defensed.
Monday, September 19
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans, is not expected to play, according to a source. The Bills have held out hope that he'll play, but Davis' chances of playing were considered an uphill battle since he was injured in practice on Saturday. Fantasy managers should have already gone in another direction for their Week 2 lineups with Buffalo's game being on Monday night this week. We'll know for sure soon whether the 23-year-old is inactive, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to play in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. With Davis likely out against the Titans, Stefon Diggs, Isaiah McKenzie and Jamison Crowder should be the top three wideouts, with tight end Dawson Knox also seeing a bigger target share.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) is officially inactive on Monday night against the Tennessee Titans in Week 2, according to a source. Davis was fighting an uphill battle to be active on Monday after injuring his ankle in practice on Saturday. Fantasy managers should have already moved Davis to their benches and replaced him with someone who hopefully had a good day on Sunday. Consider Davis questionable for the team's Week 3 tilt against the 2-0 Miami Dolphins next weekend. With the 23-year-old out of action on Monday night, Stefon Diggs, Isaiah McKenzie and tight end Dawson Knox should see more targets, as well as veteran pass-catcher Jamison Crowder.
Sunday, September 18
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) suffered an ankle sprain on a non-contact play in practice on Saturday. The Bills aren't ruling him out and are holding out hope that he can play, but he's very much in question for the game against the Tennessee Titans. It sounds like Davis is more doubtful than questionable, so fantasy managers have to make tough decisions this weekend with Buffalo's game coming on Monday. Even if the 23-year-old plays, he could be limited and have a tough time producing fantasy relevant numbers in Week 2. If Davis doesn't play, it will mean more targets for Stefon Diggs, Isaiah McKenzie and tight end Dawson Knox.
Saturday, September 17
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) has been added to the team's injury report ahead of a Week 2 Monday night bout with the Tennessee Titans. Davis was a full participant in practice all week until Saturday when he was listed as limited with an ankle issue. The severity of the injury is currently unclear, so fantasy managers should prepare an alternative option, especially with the game being on Monday night. If Davis suits up, he will remain a solid WR2 play, but if he is forced to miss, receivers Isaiah McKenzie and Jamison Crowder will both be intriguing flex options.
Saturday, September 10
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer had incentives added to his contract. He is now eligible to earn an additional $2 million to the $5.6 million he is already guaranteed to make. Although it isn't a contract extension, the move may help keep Poyer as happy as possible while negotiating a potential new deal. The 31-year-old, who had an interception during Thursday's massive win over the Rams, has been a potent presence for the Bills defense throughout the years. Nevertheless, he should continue to be a reliable IDP option for fantasy managers, no matter where he suits up beyond the 2022-23 campaign.
Wednesday, September 07
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills agreed to a four-year, $53.6 million contract extension with tight end Dawson Knox on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal includes $31 million guaranteed and makes him one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league. Knox set career-highs in 2021 with 49 catches for 587 yards and nine touchdowns in the regular season, and he was Buffalo's second-most targeted player in the red zone (18 times), behind only No. 1 wideout Stefon Diggs. In three years with the Bills, the former third-rounder has caught 101 passes for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns. Knox will remain a key part of Buffalo's high-octane passing offense in 2022 and should be considered a weekly TE1 for fantasy purposes. He'll get the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night to kick off the 2022 regular season.
Tuesday, September 06
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he thinks wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (groin) will be ready for the Week 1 regular season opener this Thursday night against the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. McKenzie was listed as a full practice participant on Monday, so unless a setback occurs, it looks like he'll be active as the team's starting slot receiver alongside Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. Veteran Jamison Crowder is also an option in the slot, but McKenzie's stellar play in training camp this summer earned him the starting gig to begin the season. The 27-year-old's after-the-catch ability in this potent Bills offense makes him a WR4/flex option in Week 1 in deeper fantasy leagues.
Monday, September 05
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (groin) was listed as a full practice participant on Monday on the first injury report of the 2022 season. Barring a setback, McKenzie will be ready to roll for the Week 1 regular season opener on Thursday night against the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. With a strong training camp this summer, the 27-year-old solidified himself as Buffalo's top option in the slot over veteran Jamison Crowder. McKenzie will start in three-receiver sets alongside Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, and he's a popular breakout candidate in fantasy in 2022 with plenty of after-the-catch ability. In his first game this season against a strong Rams defense, McKenzie will be an RB4/flex in deeper fantasy leagues.
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) was a full participant in practice on Monday and was no longer in a red non-contact jersey. Poyer, a top-five option at defensive back in IDP fantasy leagues, is trending in the right direction and should be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season this Thursday night against the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. The 31-year-old will continue to play a key role for Buffalo's secondary this year in what should be one of the more attractive fantasy units in the league. Poyer was named a first-team All-Pro in 2021, when he finished with 93 tackles (66 solo), eight tackles for loss, three QB hits, three sacks, five interceptions and nine passes defensed in 16 regular season starts.
Sunday, September 04
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (undisclosed) will return to practice on Sunday. McKenzie isn't a lock to kick off the 2022 season on Thursday night against the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams, but he's moving in the right direction. The 27-year-old really impressed in training camp this summer and projects to open the year as the starting slot wideout in Buffalo over veteran Jamison Crowder. Crowder will still have a role, but McKenzie is the better fantasy target with more after-the-catch ability and pure upside in an explosive Bills offense. McKenzie is a nice late-round target with upside in deeper leagues.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he'll be "surprised" if safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) doesn't play in the Week 1 season opener on Thursday night against the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. Poyer said last week that he was expecting himself to play in the regular season opener as well. The 31-year-old is a key component of a strong secondary in Buffalo, but his status for Week 1 had been in question due to a hyperextended elbow that he suffered in the beginning of August that caused him to miss all three preseason games. Poyer was a first-team All-Pro in 2021 when he had 93 tackles (66 solo), three sacks, eight tackles for loss and a career-high-tying five interceptions in 16 regular season starts. He's a top-five defensive back in IDP leagues.
Thursday, September 01
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills slot wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (undisclosed) suffered an injury in practice last Saturday and has not practiced since. General manager Brandon Beane said it would be hard to hold McKenzie out of the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams next Thursday, but said "we'll see." It doesn't appear to be a serious injury for the 27-year-old, but he'll have a little less time to recover with the Week 1 opener coming on Thursday night against the defending Super Bowl champions. We'll have a better idea of McKenzie's status next week, but if he can't go or is limited, it will open up more playing time in the slot for veteran Jamison Crowder, who could be a DFS sleeper in PPR scoring.
Wednesday, August 31
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills star cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) will start the year on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, meaning he'll miss at least the first four games of the regular season. White continues to recover from a knee injury that he suffered last November. When healthy, the 27-year-old is one of the best lockdown cornerbacks in the league, so Buffalo's secondary will be tested early on without him. They'll be looking for Taron Johnson and Dane Jackson to step up, and they also drafted rookie Kaiir Elam in the first round earlier this year. White isn't really much of a factor in IDP fantasy leagues. The two-time Pro Bowler finished 2021 with 41 tackles (27 solo), half a sack, one interception, six passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 11 regular season starts.
Tuesday, August 30
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills released tight end O.J. Howard on Tuesday, according to sources. There had been reports all summer long suggesting that Howard was in danger of being cut, and now it's official. The 27-year-old former Tampa Bay Buccaneer looked slow and failed to separate from defenders in training camp, so he'll now look for work on the open market. In his final season with the Bucs in 2021, he hauled in 14 of his 21 targets for just 135 yards and one touchdown in 17 regular season games (nine starts). Buffalo will move forward with Dawson Knox, Tommy Sweeney and Quintin Morris on their tight end depth chart.
The Buffalo Bills released veteran running back Duke Johnson on Tuesday, but he could end up back on their practice squad if he doesn't sign with another team, according to a source. This shouldn't come as a huge surprise, as Johnson was working behind Devin Singletary, Zack Moss and rookie James Cook during training camp and the preseason. The 28-year-old will now be looking to provide running back depth elsewhere. In just five games with the Miami Dolphins last year, Johnson carried the ball 71 times for 330 yards and three touchdowns, adding four catches for 41 additional yards.
Sunday, August 28
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
Buffalo Bills rookie punter Matt Araiza was waived by the team on Saturday, general manager Brandon Beane told members of the media. This development comes after a lawsuit alleged that Araiza and two teammates sexually assaulted a minor during the punter's senior season at San Diego State. Buffalo reportedly learned of the incident earlier this month and still awarded Araiza the punting job over Matt Haack, but now they're releasing him days after the news went public. The Bills will search for a new punter and Araiza's NFL career could be over before he played in a single regular-season game.
Monday, August 22
TEAMPLAYERTRANSACTION
The Buffalo Bills released wide receiver Tavon Austin and punter Matt Haack on Monday. There were just too many talented and younger receivers on the Bills roster ahead of Austin, so he'll have to look to latch on with another team before the start of the 2022 regular season. The former first-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams back in 2013 has never lived up to the hype and was mostly a gadget player in his five seasons with the Rams from 2013-17. Since then, he's bounced around with the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars. In 13 games (three starts) with the Jags in 2021, Austin caught 24 passes for 213 yards and one touchdown on 37 targets.