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After missing both of the Buffalo Bills' playoff games in January, running back Ty Johnson (ankle) is back to 100% health and has been taking part in the team's OTA practices this offseason, according to Jeffrey Barnes of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. In his third year in Buffalo in 2025, the 28-year-old played in 17 regular-season games but saw only 50 rushing attempts for 200 yards and a career-high three touchdowns while adding 24 receptions for 263 yards and two more TDs on 33 targets. The former sixth-rounder by the Detroit Lions in 2019 out of Maryland will continue to be a sparsely used change-of-pace back in Buffalo (mostly on passing downs) behind starter James Cook III and alongside Ray Davis. If something were to happen to Cook, Davis, not Johnson, would most likely see the majority of early-down snaps for the Bills. With limited opportunities probably coming again in 2026, Johnson should go undrafted in most redraft leagues. In half-PPR formats, RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 73 RB for 2026.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir has led the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards in each of the past two seasons, but both years have finished with him as the WR38 in half-PPR formats. Over that time, he has had only six weekly finishes as the WR20 or better, but his consistent volume has provided a safe floor, allowing him to score at least 8.0 Half-PPR points in more than 64% of his games. With the Bills acquiring veteran DJ Moore via trade and spending a fourth-round pick on another versatile slot receiver in Connecticut's Skyler Bell, that reliable floor is suddenly threatened. Having fallen all the way to WR59 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings, the time to sell Shakir at peak value has clearly passed, but he should hold his worth for as long as he's able to fend off Bell, and he offers just enough overlap with Moore's play style to maintain insurance upside in the event of injury.

Buffalo running back Ray Davis has done very little through his first two seasons in the league, but he remains a frustrating dynasty hold unless the Bills make a move to prove otherwise. Davis recorded only 275 rushing yards in his second season, with more than half of that coming in a career-best Week 18 performance in which the team rested its starters, providing a glimpse of what he could do with a lead role, even if it did come against a gutted Jets team playing for draft position. For most of the season, veteran Ty Johnson served as the primary change-of-pace back behind James Cook III, largely for what he offers as a receiver. While Johnson is still with the team, it would likely be Davis who steps in as the primary ball carrier should Cook miss extended time, making him a must-stash. The three-time Pro Bowler Cook has been extremely durable to this point, missing only two games across his first four seasons, but with Buffalo running the ball at one of the league's highest rates in Joe Brady's offense, the lead back role is capable of providing week-winning volume for whoever is handling it. Davis is an unproven but important insurance back, but his ranking of RotoBaller's dynasty RB66 reflects his lack of standalone value.

When wide receiver DJ Moore was traded to the Buffalo Bills in early March, his consensus dynasty ranking surged nearly 20 spots to WR30. In the months since, the market has cooled slightly, and he is now viewed as a borderline WR3/4. Despite landing with the best quarterback he's played with since a past-his-prime Cam Newton, Moore is recently 29 and coming off the two worst seasons of his career from a yards-per-route-run perspective. With former offensive coordinator turned head coach Joe Brady still handling play-calling duties in Buffalo, the Bills are still expected to be a run-heavy offense, with part of Moore's allure likely hinging on his physicality as a blocker. Since taking over as the interim coordinator in 2023, Brady's offenses have never topped 53.6% or finished outside the bottom six in pass play percentage, landing at 31 out of 32 in 2025. Moore still profiles as an adept target-earner and will undoubtedly serve as Josh Allen's primary receiver, but the rest of Buffalo's pass-catching core is deep, if unspectacular. Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman combined for more than 10 targets per game in 2025, and the team spent fourth-round draft capital on wide receiver Skyler Bell, who caught 102 passes in his final season at Connecticut. Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox are both capable targets from the tight end position, as is running back James Cook III. With the market seemingly accounting for all of this, Moore has gotten through the initial post-trade price surge and become an accurately priced buy-candidate for contending managers in search of wide receiver depth.

So far in Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid's young NFL career, his best showing came in his first year in the league in 2023, when he caught 73 of 91 targets for 673 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games (11 starts). Since then, the 26-year-old's numbers have been down thanks to knee and hamstring injuries. The former 25th overall pick out of Utah in 2023 started in only four games in 2025 and played a career-low 38% of his available offensive snaps. Despite not electing to have offseason knee surgery, Kincaid said "it's probably the best I've felt in my career at this point in the year," according to Tim Graham of The Athletic. In just 12 games played during the regular season last year, Kincaid had a career-high five touchdowns and added two more in two postseason contests. He dropped just one pass all year. So far this offseason, Kincaid has come back stronger and healthier, and he has an opportunity to cement himself as one of the top TEs in the league if he can play a full season. Because of his limited role and injury issues the last two seasons, Kincaid should be a low-end TE1 target in fantasy drafts with upside for more.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III has not been present for the team's OTA practices this week, according to Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com, and third-year RB Frank Gore Jr. has stood out in his absence. Gore looked "explosive and decisive" while running through holes. Although OTAs are voluntary in the offseason, it's notable that Cook is a no-show, especially after already signing a four-year, $46 million contract extension last summer. Cook may already be unhappy with his contract after all of De'Von Achane, Kenneth Walker III, Breece Hall, and Travis Etienne Jr. were given bigger deals this offseason. The three-time Pro Bowler led the NFL with 1,621 rushing yards on a career-high 309 carries last year while scoring 12 touchdowns in 17 regular-season games to finish as the RB5 in half-PPR scoring. He also had 33 catches for 291 receiving yards and two touchdowns through the air. Cook has now scored on the ground 28 times in the last two seasons, and he'll continue to be viewed as a top-five fantasy RB with QB Josh Allen leading an explosive offense behind a strong offensive line.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) was seen working out on the side for most of Tuesday's OTA practice session, according to Alaina Getzenberg. Palmer had a season to forget in 2025 in his first year with the Bills after opening his NFL career with four years with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 26-year-old played in just 12 games and caught 22 of his 37 targets for 303 yards and no touchdowns, the first time in his five-year career that he didn't score at all. Palmer also missed both of the Bills' playoff games and finished out the season on Injured Reserve with an ankle injury. The former third-round pick by the Chargers in 2021 out of Tennessee is still rehabbing his ankle in May, although he should have plenty of time to get ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener this fall in early September. After the addition of deep threat DJ Moore and rookie wideout Skyler Bell, Palmer figures to have an even tougher path to consistent targets from quarterback Josh Allen. Palmer isn't even inside RotoBaller's top-100 WR rankings for the upcoming 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) was seen taking part in the team's OTA practice on Tuesday, according to Sal Capaccio. "I'd say it's probably the best I've felt in my career at this point in the year...I feel really good," Kincaid said after playing in a career-low 12 games in 2025 due to a PCL injury in his knee. The 26-year-old former first-rounder in 2023 out of Utah caught 39 of his 49 targets for 571 yards and a career-high five touchdowns last year despite playing in only 12 regular-season games (four starts). He will have more target competition in 2026 after the Bills acquired receiver DJ Moore in a trade from the Chicago Bears, but Kincaid will continue to be the team's No. 1 pass-catching TE over Dawson Knox, and he's displayed strong chemistry with QB Josh Allen. As long as he stays healthy, Kincaid is a clear TE1 in fantasy football in single-year formats, with RotoBaller ranking him as the No. 9 TE for the upcoming season.

Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady said that quarterback Josh Allen (foot) is "good to go" following offseason foot surgery and is working through offseason workouts so far, according to Sal Capaccio. Allen played through a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot late in the 2025 regular season and into the playoffs before eventually having surgery, but he's all good now and shouldn't have any limitations in training camp or going into the start of the 2026 regular season in early September. The 29-year-old enters his ninth year in the league as the consensus No. 1 fantasy QB yet again after completing a career-high 69.3% of his pass attempts for 3,668 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 17 regular-season starts in 2025. But it was once again his rushing prowess that set him apart, as he had 112 carries for a league-high 579 yards and 14 scores on the ground. Allen was not very effective deep down the field through the air, but that could change in 2026 after the offseason addition of receiver DJ Moore in an offense still run by Brady.

Buffalo Bills new head coach Joe Brady said that he loves what he's seen from wide receiver Keon Coleman this offseason and his approach, according to Sal Capaccio. "I made sure when I got the job he knew he was going to be here and be a part of our offense," Brady said. General manager Brandon Beane also said in April that the Bills want to "hit the reset button" on Coleman, who has been a big disappointment, both on and off the field, since the team selected him with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft out of Florida State. The 23-year-old has struggled with drops and maturity issues in his two seasons in the league, catching 67 of 116 targets for 960 yards and eight touchdowns in 26 regular-season games (18 starts). Coleman was benched for several games last year after showing up late to a team meeting. The Bills aren't giving up on him yet, but fantasy managers in single-year leagues will be leaving him to the waiver wire to begin the 2026 season. RotoBaller has Coleman currently ranked outside the top-100 wideouts after Buffalo traded for DJ Moore in the offseason and drafted Skyler Bell in the fourth round.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III earned second-team All-Pro honors for his work in 2025, recording 1,912 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns on 342 touches across 17 games. The 26-year-old has been a highly productive player for Buffalo in all four of his NFL seasons. However, the Bills significantly upped Cook III's usage in 2025, as his 20.1 touches per game were nearly four more than his previous career high of 16.5. Buffalo failed to make any significant additions to their backfield in either free agency or the draft, putting Cook III in a position to dominate touches once again in 2026. Given the strong offensive environment around Cook III in Buffalo, there's little reason to think he won't continue to provide high-end RB1 production for dynasty managers for years to come as he enters his age-27 season.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman has been a bust both on the field and off of it since the Bills took him with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft out of Florida State. Despite a lack of talent around him in Buffalo's WR room, the 22-year-old has only produced 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns on 116 targets in his two seasons in the NFL. It was looking like Buffalo was ready to move on at the conclusion of the 2025 campaign, but instead, general manager Brandon Beane said the organization "has hit the reset button," and they aren't giving up on him just yet. That's good news for fantasy managers holding Coleman in dynasty leagues, but the additions of DJ Moore and rookie Skyler Bell (fourth round) won't help his cause as he attempts to put himself in the good graces of the front office and coaching staff in Buffalo. With Khalil Shakir and tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox still staples in the passing attack, target volume figures to be an issue in Year 3 for Coleman, and any more maturity issues could be the last straw for him in Western New York. Coleman has fallen to WR No. 88 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings, which could present an interesting buy-low opportunity.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Skyler Bell may not see the field immediately as a rookie, taking a monumental step up from FBS Independent Connecticut to the NFL, but his unique versatility could allow him to play across the formation, creating multiple paths to playing time. Bell is slightly undersized at 6'0" and 185 pounds, and he drew some draft day comps to current Bills slot receiver Khalil Shakir, but most of his collegiate success came on the outside. As a fourth-round pick, there's little pressure for him to earn a starting role out of training camp, but his ability to back up multiple receiver positions while tied to one of the league's elite quarterback talents makes him a player worth looking at in the second half of rookie drafts. At RotoBaller's rookie WR18, Bell is a low-cost investment whose outlandish college production and fantasy-friendly landing spot point to one of the higher potential ceilings from the bottom of the draft board.

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid had the best year of his career on a per-target basis in 2025, hauling in 39 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns on 49 targets across 12 games. Unfortunately for both the Bills and fantasy managers, volume continues to be a major impediment to Kincaid's ability to consistently produce. Thanks to hamstring and recurring knee issues, the 26-year-old has missed nine games over the past two seasons. His durability concerns have also limited his time on the field even in games where he's active, as he played fewer than 50% of Buffalo's offensive snaps in 10 of his 12 games in 2025. While Kincaid will likely always show flashes of high-end upside, his chances of emerging as a reliable, high-end fantasy TE1 appear to be fading. In dynasty formats, managers may want to consider selling Kincaid before the start of the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's passing numbers took a slight dip in 2025, but he still finished as the QB1 in fantasy scoring for the fourth time in the last six seasons, thanks to his rushing prowess. Allen is the only QB with 500-plus rushing yards in each of the last five years. He's on another level in the rushing department, which gives him an incredibly high floor. He threw for 3,668 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 17 regular-season starts while adding 112 rushing attempts for 579 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. The 29-year-old might not have had the passing numbers that many were hoping for, but he did have a career-high best 69.3% completion percentage in an offense that lacked the deep threat through the air. Allen isn't going to be the most prolific passer in the league, but it certainly helps that he has a new weapon in 2026 in receiver DJ Moore, whom the Bills acquired this offseason from the Chicago Bears.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir was a relatively consistent fantasy contributor in 2025, scoring 9.5+ fantasy points (PPR) in 11 of his 16 games. Between James Cook and Josh Allen, the Bills were a run-heavy offense last year, but when they did throw the ball, Shakir emerged as a dependable target. He caught 72 passes for 719 yards and four touchdowns, ranking as the overall WR36, which was the best mark of his career. While it was encouraging him to turn in a solid season in such a prominent offense, dynasty managers should be a little concerned about a certain offseason move. Buffalo struck a deal to acquire DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears, bumping Shakir down to No. 2 on the depth chart. In many offenses, Shakir as a No. 2 would still be a very strong WR3/flex, but there aren't a ton of targets to go around in Buffalo. Josh Allen threw the ball just 460 times last year, which was his lowest pass attempt total since his rookie season in 2018. If that trend persists in 2026 and beyond, Moore could be the only Bills receiver with fantasy relevance every week. That drops Shakir to being more of a matchup-based play. The latest expert insight reflects that narrative, as Shakir has fallen to WR56 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings. Managers can try to trade him away this offseason, but it may be too late.

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis was viewed as one of the more valuable handcuffs in the league coming into his second season, but with James Cook handling the largest workload of his career en route to the 2025 rushing title, Davis offered almost nothing to fantasy managers. And when Cook did leave the field, it was more regularly the superior pass-catching Ty Johnson who took his place, limiting Davis to only 275 yards on 58 carries despite suiting up for all 17 games. The Bills brought in no additional running backs through either free agency or the NFL Draft, which could be viewed as a small victory for Davis, but is more likely an indicator that the situation could play out similarly in 2026. With Davis coming into the league as an older prospect, the 2024 fourth-round pick will already turn 27 during his third season, and if he has not already hit waiver wires in dynasty leagues, he is a suitable drop candidate to make room for the incoming crop of rookies.

The Buffalo Bills made a big splash at the wide receiver position early in the offseason, acquiring veteran pass-catcher DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears. Moore is coming off a relative down year in Chicago, as he hauled in 50 receptions for 682 yards and six touchdowns on 85 targets across 17 games. 2025 was Moore's first season seeing fewer than 118 targets since his rookie year with the Carolina Panthers in 2018. However, the 29-year-old should see less target competition in Buffalo than he did in Chicago, where he was competing with wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III, as well as tight end Colston Loveland. With the Bills, Moore profiles as the clear WR1 ahead of complementary wideouts Khalil Shakir and Joshua Palmer. It's possible that age-related decline was the reason for Moore's down year in Chicago, so he carries some risk for dynasty managers. Still, Moore's dynasty stock is rising following his offseason change of scenery.

Although Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was a highly productive player in his first three NFL seasons, he took his game to a new level in 2025. Across 17 games, the 26-year-old recorded 1,912 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns on 342 touches. Cook has always been an extremely efficient rusher, but the Bills coaching staff finally entrusted him with a true RB1 workload in 2025. Cook averaged 20.1 touches per game last season, well beyond his previous career-high of 16.5 touches per game in 2023. While the Bills shook up their coaching staff heading into 2026, former offensive coordinator Joe Brady is now the head coach in Buffalo and appears unlikely to drastically alter Cook's usage. Entering his age-27 season with an excellent offensive environment around him in Buffalo, Cook profiles as an elite dynasty running back.

Buffalo Bills president of football operations and general manager Brandon Beane has supported wide receiver Keon Coleman during recent interviews, and he even said the Bills "shut down" a couple of teams that reached out to Buffalo with trade interest in Coleman earlier this offseason. Beane said that Buffalo's intention is for "Keon to be here," and also said the Bills have "hit the reset button with him." Both Beane and new head coach Joe Brady have spoken highly of the work that Coleman has put in this offseason. The 22-year-old former second-rounder in 2024 out of Florida State has been a disappointment for the team in his two NFL seasons, both on and off the field. He regressed in 2025, catching 38 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns in 13 regular-season games. The Bills' front office and coaching staff might not be giving up on Coleman, but there's no denying that his fantasy stock in dynasty/keeper leagues has dropped significantly. There will be added competition after the Bills acquired DJ Moore in a trade with Chicago, and drafted Skyler Bell out of UConn in the fourth round.