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Bills have used only 5 receivers so far
Catch up on live reaction and insight from Saturday's busy NFL preseason slate Imagn Images Imagn Images Through four offensive series, the Bills have only target five wide receivers. That group includes Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Elijah Moore, Tyrell Shavers and Kristian Wilkerson. Coleman and Palmer worked exclusively with the first-team offense. With Khalil Shakir and Curtis Samuel out with injuries, it provides a great opportunity for Shavers and Wilkerson to try to make the team. Shavers has a catch for 12 yards, while Wilkerson nearly came down with a one-handed catch but was ruled out of bounds. Per the Buffalo Bills, linebacker Keonta Jenkins is probable to return due to a hand laceration injury. Getty Images Q2 4:06 - Giants 13, Bills 7 Have to feel good about the way Jaxson Dart has operated. Looks smooth. Showed the wheels on a long scramble (but needs to slide!) Made an NFL-quality throw to Montrell Washington on third-and-seven that has to be caught. Q2 6:45 - Giants 10, Bills 7 Bills LB Keonta Jenkins was shaken up after Jaxson Dart's 19-yard scramble for a first down. Jenkins has two tackles already today. Getty Images Rough drive for the backup defense, particularly Chris Board who didn't exactly sell out trying to catch up to Dawson Knox on that TD. Getty Images Q2 8:37 - Giants 10, Bills 7 What an impressive response drive from the Buffalo Bills. Six plays and 68 yards later and the Bills score a touchdown, thanks to Mitch Trubisky finding Dawson Knox on the play action pass for 11 yards. What happened afterward was even more remarkable. Ray Davis, the Bills running back, was used as an emergency kicker to kick the PAT. And he did it! Bills cut the deficit to three. Getty Images Pretty throw from Jaxson Dart for a 29-yard TD to Lil'Jordan Humphrey. Had pressure coming up the middle as RG Jake Kubas got beat. Big play on the drive was Montrell Washington (pictured above) showing some joystick moves for a 28-yard gain on a short pass. Getty Images Q2 11:59 - Giants 10, Bills 0 Jaxson Dart throws the first touchdown pass of the game. He flings a 29-yard floater pass perfectly into the hands of wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey, who runs into the end zone for the score. New York extends its lead to 10. A solid drive on offense that could've ended in an interception concludes with a touchdown. Another good drive for the Giants defense. Roy Robertson-Harris has been more active in these two drives than all of camp. Abdul Carter cooked Dion Dawkins, but couldn't finish the sack. Nic Jones getting slot CB reps with the starting defense. Good sign for him. Q1 0:00 - Giants 3, Bills 0 Through one quarter, the New York Giants lead by three over the Buffalo Bills. Both Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart get drives for the Giants at quarterback and Graham Gano's 53-yard field goal on the opening drive was the only scoring in the first quarter. Buffalo will punt back to New York to begin the second quarter. Getty Images One first down on Jaxson Dart's opening drive. A lot of run-pass option. Got the ball out quick. Off target on third-and-3 leading to a punt. Q1 3:03 - Giants 3, Bills 0 Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart's first drive under center leads to a punt. He went 3-of-4 passing for 16 yards. New York still leads by a field goal as the first quarter winds down. Getty Images Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson was slow to get up following the tackle of Giants tight end Greg Dulcich. He's walking off on his own after briefly getting checked on by athletic trainers. Imagn Images A new era kicks off with Jaxson Dart getting his first snaps in at QB for the Giants. LT Andrew Thomas' return will be very crucial for this Giants offensive line. Couple of penalties on James Hudson in Giants' opening drive emphasizing that even more. Getty Images Pretty bland opening drive for the first-team offense ends in a 53-yard Graham Gano field goal, but we'll see if 12 plays are enough for Brian Daboll. Two penalties from LT James Hudson stalled the drive. Q1 7:20 - Giants 3, Bills 0 Russell Wilson goes 6-of-7 for 28 yards in his first drive as Giants quarterback. A lot of his passes were short, however, with his longest being an 11-yard gain. False start and holding penalties prevented the Giants from getting deeper into Buffalo territory. On third-and-18, Wilson throws his first incomplete pass of the game intended for Devin Singletary. New York settles for a field goal as Graham Gano kicks the ball through the uprights from 53 yards. Imagn Images Q1 15:00 - Giants 0, Bills 0 We're underway from Orchard Park with this preseason game. Russell Wilson starts as quarterback for the Giants. Page 2
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Bills Sign Receiver Labeled 'Uninspiring Choice' By Analyst
Bills Sign Receiver Labeled 'Uninspiring Choice' By Analyst originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NFL offseason can be a strange place, and for the Buffalo Bills, the franchise was urged to sign a new weapon for Josh Allen, and they did, Los Angeles Chargers receiver Joshua Palmer. Advertisement But that wasn't good enough for some, with the need not satisfied and others wanting a genuine No. 1 weapon despite the obvious salary cap limitations. Palmer has posted at least 500+ receiving yards in his last three seasons in L.A., so he isn't exactly a mug, but for ESPN's Seth Walder, the signing of Palmer wasn't good. "Palmer is an uninspiring choice given his 1.6 yards per route run last season (and failure to ever reach 1.9 yards per route run in a season) despite playing with Justin Herbert in Los Angeles," Walder writes. "When the Bills didn't draft a wide receiver until the seventh round, GM Brandon Beane took issue with the criticism." Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the first half at SoFi Stadium.© Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Perhaps the best thing about Palmer coming to Buffalo is that he won't need to be the No. 1 guy, with Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir, along with tight end Dalton Kincaid, all part of an arsenal of weapons that helped the Bills reach the AFC Championship game last year. Advertisement Instead, Palmer will be asked to be part of the machine, not the driving force. Yes, his numbers might not be greater than they were in Los Angeles, but that doesn't mean he won't be a valued part of Joe Brady's offense. Some are writing off the signing of Palmer before he's played a snap with the defending MVP, so we'll let the cake bake on any narrative around Joshua right now. Related: Bills Tipped To Still Be 'Undisputed Heavyweights' of AFC East Related: Bills Know No. 1 Challenge Is To Finally 'Slay That Dragon' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11-07-2025
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Bills Dealt Harsh 'Reality' Over Roster 'Weakness'
Bills Dealt Harsh 'Reality' Over Roster 'Weakness' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All offseason, we've heard that the Buffalo Bills' weaponry isn't enough to sustain a genuine Super Bowl challenge, despite it nearly being enough last season. Advertisement The Bills were proactive this offseason, though, signing Joshua Palmer in free agency, along with Elijah Moore and Laviska Shenault Jr., to go with Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, and tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox. Is that enough? We think so, but others don't. For ESPN's Seth Walder, he has given Buffalo a B+ grade for its offseason work, but receiver is still a big issue. "Buffalo's "big" move at receiver was signing Palmer in free agency,' Walder writes. 'The reality is that wide receiver is a weakness, but the Bills are also basically capped out -- they have almost no room in 2025 and are well over the 2026 cap -- so it was going to be tough to bring aboard a better veteran. Advertisement "Given the Bills' status as a Super Bowl contender, I don't think it was wrong to critique their decision to not select a wide receiver in the first three rounds of the draft. That means Keon Coleman, the No. 33 pick in 2024, will have to take a big step in Year 2.' Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the first half at SoFi Stadium.© Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Walder states what we have talked about for months. Yes, some want the Bills to acquire a top receiver, but there isn't the cap room to do so. Even a free agent like Keenan Allen or a reunion with Gabriel Davis is likely out of the question. Last season, Allen made it work, and it looks like he'll have to again with Joe Brady's "everybody eats" system working well. Advertisement But is it enough to get the Bills over the Super Bowl hump? It has to be, right? Related: Buffalo Coach 'Eats, Sleeps And Dreams' Bills As Super Bowl Heat Gets Turned Up Related: Bills' Massive Moves At One Position Designed To Fix Playoff Flaw This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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10-07-2025
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Bills Sign New Addition To Give Offense 'Exactly What It Lacked'
Bills Sign New Addition To Give Offense 'Exactly What It Lacked' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Buffalo Bills' receiver room will be fascinating to watch this upcoming season, with Josh Allen and coordinator Joe Brady aiming to repeat their efforts from a year ago. Advertisement Out are Amari Cooper and Mack Hollins, and in comes Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore to complement the weapons already on the roster. When it comes to Palmer, a solid contributor in his four years with the Los Angeles Chargers, posting at least 500 receiving yards in his last three seasons, he is expected to bring another element to the offense. And The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia thinks Palmer will bring Brady's unit exactly what it missed last season. 'Palmer is exactly what the Bills lacked in their offense last year," Buscaglia wrote. "He's a route-running technician specializing in separation and has enough speed to push down the field for deeper targets. His ability to separate could also translate into more production than people currently expect from him.' Advertisement Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos.© Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The speed and deep threat that Palmer provides will be something Allen and Brady will no doubt be looking to utilize, with Khalil Shakir in the slot and Keon Coleman on the outside but still finding his feet. With the "everybody eats" mantra pushing this offseason forward, Palmer and his ability to consistently separate from defenders and get downfield, Allen might have his deep ball back. And that is a scary thought for defenses. Of course, we are projecting here, but there's no doubt Palmer will see his fair share of targets in Brady's system and will almost definitely have more than 39 receptions (he didn't have more in each of the last two seasons) with Allen throwing him the ball. Advertisement Many think the Bills need another weapon for Allen if Buffalo is to truly contend, but Palmer might give the offense exactly what it needs to take things to the next level. Related: Bills Caution James Cook To Not 'Get Caught Off-Guard' Amid Contract Dispute Related: Bills' Young Wideout Labeled 'Best Building Block' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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Bills' No. 1 Position Battle Key To Josh Allen's Super Bowl Hopes
Bills' No. 1 Position Battle Key To Josh Allen's Super Bowl Hopes originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All offseason, we have heard about the need for the Buffalo Bills to get Josh Allen another receiving weapon, despite last year proving Allen didn't need a No. 1 option. Advertisement A receiver-by-committee approach by Joe Brady worked well for the Bills and Allen, but some think that is what is holding them back from claiming Super Bowl glory. Mack Hollins and Amari Cooper are out, and Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore are in, to go with Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, and Curtis Samuel as the genuine receivers. However, how the depth chart shakes out could be crucial in determining how far the Bills can go in 2025. For Pro Football Network, the receiver position battle is one to watch. "Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman return as the Buffalo Bills' top two wide receivers from last season," Pro Football Network writes. "Amari Cooper and Mack Hollins are no longer on the team, leaving an opening as their WR1 going into 2025. Advertisement "Joshua Palmer figures to be the top contender, seeing as though he's making close to $10 million annually. Curtis Samuel remains part of the rotation, however, and Elijah Moore is just coming off a season with 538 receiving yards. Buffalo's wide receiver group should be the top position battle on their roster." Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the first half at SoFi Stadium.© Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images In truth, the Bills will hope Coleman takes a big jump in Year 2 to be Allen's go-to guy out wide, while Shakir continues to dominate from the slot. Palmer looms as the biggest addition, with his ability to win deep and produce consistently, meaning Moore could be seen as a bit-part player. But training camp will go a long way in deciding the makeup of the receiver room, with Laviska Shenault Jr., Kaden Prather, and Tyrell Shavers also battling it out for snaps. Advertisement Buffalo is seen as one of the Super Bowl contenders in the AFC, and the receiving weapons around Allen will be a big factor in determining how far the team can go. While it is up for debate right now, come the end of camp, Allen's top weapons should consist of Coleman, Shakir, and Palmer. Related: Bills Rookie Sexual Assault Lawsuit Could Cause NFL Major Punishment Related: Bills' Damar Hamlin Announces Plans to Write a Book This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
