Bills' Josh Allen gets some bad news from head coach Sean McDermott just days before game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buffalo Bills are going through it in terms of injuries. A look at the injury report shows plenty of banged-up players. Fortunately, it looks like the team is going to be relatively healthy for the matchup, but that doesn't mean it's going to be smooth sailing for Buffalo.
Ahead of the Week 11 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, head coach Sean McDermott ruled out defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis and tight end Dalton Kincaid. Quarterback Josh Allen got some bad news from the head coach, with his top weapon this season officially ruled out.
Kincaid has been battling injury in the 2025 season and has missed a few games because of it. It'll be the next-man-up type mentality for Buffalo, especially in the passing game.
McDermott shared some good news
It wasn't all bad news coming out of One Bills Drive, and it impacts the offense moving forward. On Wednesday and Thursday, wide receiver Khalil Shakir was spotted wearing a red non-contact jersey, putting his availability in doubt. The latest update from McDermott is a significant, favorable outcome.
While speaking about Shakir, McDermott offered that the receiver "is heading in the right direction and should be in a good spot for the game."
With Kincaid out, having Shakir back with the offense will go a long way toward finding success against the Bucs.
Another update came in the form of rookie defensive tackle T.J. Sanders. Sanders is still on the injured reserve, but he had his 21-day practice window opened. During the week of practice, he's been a full participant, but McDermott cautioned that it's about catching up to where they've been and seeing where things go in terms of his availability on Sunday. Regardless, getting back Sanders will be huge when considering that position group specifically has been ravaged by injuries.
Finally, wide receiver Josh Palmer has been a full participant all week. The loss to Kincaid stings, but if the team can get Palmer back, along with a potential elevation of newly-acquired receiver Mecole Hardman or fan-favorite Gabe Davis, the team has some options.
Even with Shakir trending upward and Sanders inching closer to a return, the Bills are walking a thin line in terms of injuries and player availability. Sunday's matchup against the Bucs now comes down to whether the offense can adjust without Kincaid, and whether the defense can withstand another week of patchwork depth.
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Xavier Legette’s early struggles with the
Despite being a 6'3", 227-pound pass catcher with immense physical potential, Legette has failed to translate that talent into consistent production. His slow start has sparked debate among fans and analysts, with many questioning whether he can ever live up to the hype that surrounded his pre-draft evaluations.
"The tape isn’t great," said Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report. “But Legette is still a physically gifted wide receiver who could find success with the right team. A
For Legette, the pressure is mounting. With rookie Tetairoa McMillan now stepping into a prominent role in the Panthers' offense, the competition for playing time is fierce. Legette has also been dealing with a
However, there’s still hope for the young receiver. Panthers head coach Dave Canales has reiterated his belief in Legette’s potential, and the staff continues to be supportive. But Legette knows he needs to perform soon or risk being sidelined permanently.
"I know the criticism is loud, but I’m ready to turn it around," Legette stated. "This isn’t over yet, and I’m not going anywhere until I prove what I can do."
As the season progresses, the Panthers will have to decide whether to keep Legette or move him to another team in search of a fresh start. If he can overcome his struggles and show the team his worth, he may still have a future in Carolina. But if his early-season slump continues, the Panthers may look elsewhere, with teams like the
