Buffalo Bills Depth Chart
- AFC East
- Stadium
- Highmark Stadium
- Head Coach
- Sean McDermott
- Offensive Coordinator
- Ken Dorsey
- Defensive Coordinator
- Leslie Frazier
- Special Teams Coach
- Matthew Smiley
- Defensive Scheme
- 4-3
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) said that they don't think surgery on his right elbow is necessary at this time. Allen said that rest and recovery will be important for it heading into the offseason. The 26-year-old's season came to a disappointing end on Sunday in the Divisional Round against the Cincinnati Bengals. He played through a UCL injury in his right elbow late in the 2022 campaign, but it shouldn't be an issue heading into 2023. Allen finished only second to Patrick Mahomes in total fantasy points at the QB position in 2022, and he'll be a highly coveted elite QB1 for managers entering his sixth NFL season. He finished the regular season with a 63.3% completion percentage, 4,283 passing yards, 35 touchdowns and 14 interceptions while adding a career-high 124 carries for 762 yards and seven additional scores.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (shoulder) said that he was playing with a torn rotator cuff in the Divisional Round loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, and he will get surgery and be ready for training camp this summer. Phillips did not make it clear when he suffered the injury or how long he was playing through it, but he'll get it fixed in the offseason and should be ready to go for the 2023 season. The 30-year-old finished the 2022 regular season with 20 tackles (nine solo), three tackles for loss, six QB hits and 1.5 sacks in 12 games (one start) for Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley wasn't able to make a huge impact during his short time with the time. He has mainly been veteran depth for this offense, which was basically the role he played on Sunday. The veteran wideout hauled in three of his four targets for 33 yards in the loss. The Bills will head home, which could mean the end to Beasley's career. He briefly played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season before calling it a career. Then, Beasley decided to play with the Bills for one more chance at winning a Super Bowl. Possibly, Beasley attempts to play another season, but it probably won't be in Buffalo. His fantasy value will be dependent on where he goes if he decides to keep playing.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir never really earned himself a legitimate role in this offense. However, he was able to put together some nice outings during his rookie campaign. On Sunday, Shakir hauled in both of his targets for 40 yards in the Divisional Round loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Shakir has shown he is capable of doing more, which means he could be pushing for Isaiah McKenzie's starting slot spot. It'll all depend on what the Bills decide to do this offseason. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should hold onto Shakir as he could have more value heading into next season.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie made his return to the field on Sunday after sitting out Wild-Card weekend. Sadly, McKenzie wasn't able to make much of an impact during this game. The slot receiver hauled in both of his two targets for 10 yards in the loss to the Bengals. To be fair, it wasn't all his fault as the Bills struggled to get anything going on offense in this game. His fantasy value is going to hinge on what the Bills do this offseason. Veteran Cole Beasley is likely going to retire or head elsewhere. Although, Khalil Shakir has shown solid progression, so he could push McKenzie for the starting job. Fantasy managers will have to wait and see what the Bills do this offseason.
