Joshua

Palmer

The Joshua Palmer fantasy stock could be in shambles, folks. Buscaglia connects the Bills to a wide assortment of receivers, notably stopping for a beat on Romeo Doubs, Jalen Nailor, and Calvin Austin as particularly good fits for Buffalo. Moore and Khalil Shakir are the two easy top targets, any other additions would likely sink Palmer into a background role in the second year of his contract.

Palmer failed to practice all week before initially drawing the questionable tag, eventually ruled out on Saturday for the team’s Wildcard Round game against the Jaguars. He was then placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Keon Coleman is expected to be active due to the absence for a team in desperate need of play makers behind quarterback Josh Allen and running back James Cook. The team elevated DE Andre Davis and RB Frank Gore Jr. in an associated move.

Palmer was injured in the Bills’ regular season finale against the Jets. Bills head coach Sean McDermott told WGR 550 that the 26-year-old wide receiver wouldn’t practice again Friday. That doesn’t bode well for his availability against the Jaguars on Sunday. This is nothing new for the Bills as Palmer missed five games during the regular season, which led to career-lows in catches (22), yards (303) and touchdowns (zero). The Bills can continue to lean on Khalil Shakir, Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox and Brandon Cooks as receiving options.

The Bills were excited to get Palmer back in the lineup after he missed a couple of games with an ankle injury. However, he had a crucial drop in the second quarter and also committed a false start on a third-and-short that wound up ending a Bills’ first-half drive. He has not delivered on his offseason contract and has no real fantasy upside at this point.

Palmer had missed the last few weeks with an ankle injury, but was able to get in a few limited practices this week and appears good to go. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he is not quite at 100%, but the Bills need his athleticism and downfield capability in their receiving corps. Surprisingly, Gabe Davis was made in inactive for this game, which might signal a more pass heavy approach for the Bills since Davis is arguably their best run blocking wide receiver.

Neither are Joey Bosa (hamstring/wrist) or Spencer Brown (shoulder) as the Bills look to be healthy in the trenches against the Patriots in a must-win game if they want any hope at the AFC East title this year. Joshua Palmer (ankle) is questionable after three limited sessions.

The Bills’ offensive line held up well last weekend, even with Brown and left tackle Dion Dawkins (concussion) out. Dawkins is back for this one, but the Bills will still be down their starting right tackle in a snow game, where they could rely on James Cook and the rushing attack a lot. Joey Bosa continues to be week-to-week, but his loss is a big one for this pass rush, and Shaq Thompson will start again with Terrel Bernard out.

Dawkins was out of the non-contact jersey on Thursday and is now on track to play on Sunday against the Bengals. While Dawkins will be back in action after one game away, head coach Sean McDermott said EDGE Joey Bosa and LB Terrel Bernard would be out in Week 14, while WR Joshua Palmer will be listed as doubtful.

The oft-injured Palmer would seem to be a long shot for Week 14 against the Bengals. Palmer missed Week 13 against the Steelers while dealing with his lingering ankle issue. He has 18 receptions for 272 yards over eight games in 2025 and would not be fantasy relevant if he suits up. Keon Coleman should continue operating as a starter in the run-heavy Buffalo offense.

The Bills were already down Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) and both starting tackles, Dion Dawkins (concussion) and Spencer Brown (shoulder), so Palmer also being inactive will leave this offense extremely short-handed. On defense, the Bills also declared DT Phidarian Mathis, LB Terrel Bernard, and CB Ja’Marcus Ingram inactive for Week 13.