Knox enters the 2025 season as the primary backup to Dalton Kincaid and has little Fantasy value unless Kincaid is inactive. Knox could be a low-end streamer with Kincaid out. In three games without Kincaid in 2024, Knox scored eight, 7.6, and 1.5 PPR points, but earned only 9 targets in those three games.
Knox (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday.
After missing the start of training camp, this marks the first practice for Knox since he came off the active/non-football injury list, per Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News. The 28-year-old, who logged 22 catches for 311 yards and a touchdown in 16 regular-season games in 2024, thus is slated to reprise his role in a Buffalo passing offense that also features fellow TE Dalton Kincaid, who caught 44 passes in 13 contests last season.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Not practicing Monday
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Knox (hamstring) won't practice Monday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Knox was activated off the PUP list Sunday, but the tight end is still not practicing as he deals with a hamstring injury, per Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Maiorana adds that Knox doesn't seem to be limping very much at this stage, suggesting that the the Bills are simply being careful to not rush the veteran tight end back.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Ready to practice
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The Bills activated Knox (hamstring) from the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Knox opened training camp on the NFI list with a hamstring injury, but he now is able to return to practice ahead of the Bills' first preseason game versus the Giants on Saturday, Aug. 9. The 28-year-old caught 22 passes for 311 yards and one touchdown across 16 regular-season games last year. He should be set to reprise his job as the No. 2 TE behind Dalton Kincaid this season.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Dealing with hamstring issue
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Knox will miss Wednesday's opening training camp practice due to a hamstring issue, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
On Wednesday, coach Sean McDermott didn't provide a timetable for the tight end's return to the field, with the team taking it "one day at a time" with injured players such as Knox. The 2019 third-rounder was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Bills on Tuesday, but he can be activated at any time, once he's ready to resume practice.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Placed on NFI list by Bills
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Knox (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Bills on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
An undisclosed injury will delay Knox from joining his teammates on the field in training camp, but once the tight end is ready to practice, he can be activated from the NFI list at any time. When available, Knox, who caught 22 catches for 311 yards and one touchdown (33 targets) in 16 regular-season games in 2024, is part of Buffalo's 1-2 punch at TE, along with 2023 first-rounder Dalton Kincaid.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Secures only target in AFCCG loss
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Knox hauled in his only target for seven yards during Sunday's 32-29 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
Knox played 62 percent of offensive snaps during Buffalo's season-ending playoff loss to Kansas City, compared to 46 percent of offensive snaps for second-year pro Dalton Kincaid (two catches for 13 yards on four targets). Across 16 regular-season appearances, Knox racked up 22 catches for 311 yards and one touchdown (33 targets). The veteran tight end has two more years remaining on his deal with the Bills, though the team has a potential 'out' after the 2025 season.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Two grabs in wild-card win
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Knox caught two of three targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 31-7 wild-card win over the Broncos.
Knox played 46 of the Bills' 76 offensive snaps in the contest, ahead of both Dalton Kincaid (29) and Quintin Morris (5). Even with his elevated snap share, the veteran tight end was unable to get much going on his three targets. With Sunday's victory against the Broncos, the Bills are now set to face the Ravens in the divisional-round on Jan. 19. Knox will likely continue to operate in a limited role against Baltimore while sharing the majority of tight end duties with Kincaid, the preferred option in the passing game.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: No snaps in season finale
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Knox did not play a single snap in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Patriots.
With the Bills locking in the No. 2 seed in the AFC after Week 17, Knox and several other players missed all or most of the Week 18 contest to rest for the playoffs. The 28-year-old Knox and fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid watched from the sideline as teammate Quintin Morris handled every tight end snap in the game. Knox will return to his role as the Bills' primary backup at the position in the team's next game, when the Bills host the Broncos in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Minimal production against Jets
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Knox caught one of three targets for four yards in Sunday's 40-14 win over the Jets
Knox had another quiet day in Week 17, continuing a 2024 campaign which has been mostly disappointing for fantasy purposes. The veteran played 34 of the Bills' 70 offensive snaps in the contest, slightly ahead of fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid (31). It's possible that gap in playing time will increase in Week 18, as the Bills may choose to rest their starters against the Patriots. In this case, Knox could see extra opportunities against New England in the season finale.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Targeted twice in win
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Knox caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots.
Knox ended Sunday's contest with a modest receiving total despite leading Buffalo tight ends in snap share. The veteran played 56 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps against New England while Dalton Kincaid handled a 34 percent snap share. It was Kincaid, however, who saw more targets from Josh Allen, with seven passes coming his way. The 28-year-old Knox will continue to be extremely difficult to trust in Week 17 when the Bills host the Jets.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Two catches in win
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Knox caught two of three targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 48-42 win over the Lions.
Knox played 51 of the Bills' 70 offensive snaps Sunday, the most of any Buffalo tight end. Meanwhile, teammate Dalton Kincaid returned from a three-game absence due to a knee injury and saw four more targets than Knox despite playing 17 less snaps. The 28-year-old Knox will likely continue to see his role decrease with the more dynamic Kincaid back in the mix. The veteran is best left out of fantasy lineups going forward with a Week 16 matchup against the Patriots on tap.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Targeted once in loss
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Knox caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.
Knox operated as the Bills' No. 1 tight end Sunday with teammate Dalton Kincaid (knee) sidelined for the third straight game. Despite playing 82 percent of Buffalo's offensive snaps, the veteran was targeted just once in the contest. With Kincaid possibly nearing a return as soon as this Sunday against the Lions, Knox is unlikely to hold much fantasy value going forward with such limited usage in the passing game.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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We'll see if Dalton Kincaid (knee) can return for Week 14 at the Rams, but if he's out again then Knox is worth a look in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. In two games without Kincaid, Knox has six catches for 96 yards on eight targets, and he scored at least 7.6 PPR points in each outing. The Rams are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, so Knox could be useful in deeper leagues if Kincaid remains out.
Knox caught both of his targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the 49ers.
Knox was the only Bills player to exceed 30 receiving yards as Buffalo relied primarily on the run in this snowy victory. Dalton Kincaid (knee) hasn't suited up since Week 10, and Knox has racked up 94 receiving yards in the two games Kincaid has missed, sandwiched around Buffalo's Week 12 bye. If Kincaid remains unavailable in Week 14 against the Rams, Knox would be in line for elevated usage in the passing game again.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Remains team's TE1 with Kincaid out
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Knox is in line to maintain a larger role Sunday against the 49ers, as Dalton Kincaid (knee) has been ruled out.
Knox ascended to the top of the tight end depth chart in Kincaid's absence against the Chiefs in Week 11 and proceeded to turn six targets into four catches for 40 yards. Buffalo's Week 12 bye didn't provide Kincaid sufficient time to recover, so Knox should maintain a sizable role against a 49ers defense that has limited tight ends to 384 receiving yards this season -- second-fewest in the NFL.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Week 13 Waiver Priority List
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We don't know if Dalton Kincaid (knee) will return in Week 13 against San Francisco after he missed Buffalo's last game in Week 11 against Kansas City, and then the Bills had a bye in Week 12. Knox did OK in place of Kincaid against the Chiefs with four catches for 40 yards on six targets, and Knox could easily replicate those eight PPR points against the 49ers if he starts again. He's worth adding in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Gains 40 yards sans Kincaid
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Knox finished with four receptions on six targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 30-21 win over the Chiefs.
Knox filled in for injured starter Dalton Kincaid (knee) in a headline win over the Chiefs. The 28-year-old Knox recorded new season highs in targets (six) and receptions (four), but his 40 receiving yards did not. With the Bills entering a bye week, Knox may find himself back in a backup role when the team resumes play against San Francisco on Dec. 1.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Likely to see increased reps
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With Dalton Kincaid (knee) ruled out for Week 11 against the Chiefs, Knox is expected to take on an elevated role Sunday.
With Kincaid dealing with the injury last Sunday against the Colts, Knox played a season-high 70 percent of the offensive snaps and matched his season bests in targets (three) and catches en route to a 2-40-0 receiving line. Knox doesn't have much upside in terms of catches and yards, but he's a trusted red-zone weapon for Josh Allen and is worthy of consideration at tight end for needy fantasy players.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Dalton Kincaid (knee) missed practice Wednesday, and his status for Sunday's game against the Chiefs doesn't look good. Keon Coleman (wrist) is out for Week 11, and Amari Cooper (wrist) was limited Wednesday. It all sets up for Knox to be a significant contributor for the Bills and Josh Allen, and Knox has top-10 upside in this matchup. Kansas City is No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and Knox could step into Kincaid's role of at least six targets in six of the past seven games.
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Bills' Dawson Knox: Week 11 Waiver Priority List
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Dalton Kincaid (knee) might not play in Week 11 against the Chiefs, and the Bills could also be without Amari Cooper (wrist) and Keon Coleman (wrist). Knox could see a spike in targets, and he has a great matchup against Kansas City, which is No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. I would start Knox in most leagues if Kincaid is out, and he's worth adding for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
