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Just one catch in Week 18 win Palmer caught one pass (on three targets) for one yard during the Bills' 35-8 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Palmer played a season-high 63 snaps on offense during Sunday's win, but he had just one catch to show for it. The 2025 season looked promising for the fifth-year wideout after posting five catches (on nine targets) for 61 yards during the Bills' Week 1 win over the Ravens, but those numbers ended up being a season high for Palmer. The Bills hit the road for their AFC wild-card game against the Jaguars this Sunday, when Palmer figures to be a depth option in the passing game behind Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks, James Cook and Dalton Kincaid.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

One catch in loss to Philly Palmer caught one of two targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Palmer has exactly one catch in three straight games, totaling 30 scoreless yards. He's way off the fantasy map headed into Week 18 against the Jets and figures to continue playing rotational snaps in Buffalo's hodgepodge receiver corps during the postseason.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once vs. Cleveland Palmer caught his lone target for two yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns.

Impact Since returning from injury in the Bills' Week 15 win over the Patriots, Palmer has caught two of three targets for just 18 yards. However, he's played the third-most offensive snaps (58) amongst Buffalo wideouts during that span, trailing Khalil Shakir (72) and Tyrell Shavers (64). Palmer likely won't carry much fantasy value in the Week 17 matchup against the Eagles, despite playing as one of the Bills' top wide receivers.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in victory Palmer caught one of two targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 35-31 win over the Patriots.

Impact Palmer was held to one catch for the first time since Week 3, though he's yet to exceed two receptions in a contest since Week 1. The wide receiver finished fourth on the team in receiving yards while his two targets were his fewest since returning from an ankle injury in Week 11. Palmer will look to be more involved in the team's matchup with the Browns on Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active versus Patriots Palmer (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Palmer, who has missed the Bills' last two games, was limited in practice this week before approaching the contest listed as questionable. In his return to action Sunday, he'll rejoin a wideout corps that also includes Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks. In Buffalo's Week 14 win over the Bengals, the team's TEs were targeted a combined 13 times, while none of the WRs saw more than three targets. Prior to his injury, Palmer caught two passes in each of his previous five contests, a rate of production that limits his fantasy lineup viability to deeper formats.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Coach Sean McDermott noted Friday that Palmer (ankle) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Palmer, who last saw game action in Week 12, has been limited in practice this week, and the wideout's Week 15 status won't be confirmed until the Bills' inactives are posted ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Palmer remains sidelined this weekend, Khalil Shakir, Gabe Davis, Keon Coleman, Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks would be in line to handle wideout duties versus New England. In Buffalo's Week 14 win over the Bengals, the team's TEs logged a combined 13 targets, while none of the Bills WRs had more than three.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Palmer (ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Palmer was also a limited participant during Wednesday's walk-through practice. He has missed Buffalo's last two games but has a chance to return Sunday against the Patriots. Palmer will likely need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In line for limited listing Palmer (knee/ankle) will be deemed a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Palmer didn't practice at all last week before being made inactive for the second straight time in Sunday's 39-34 win over the Bengals. The wideout's looming limited listing is a step in the right direction, but until or unless Palmer practices fully his status for this weekend's game against the Patriots will remain uncertain.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Palmer (knee/ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact After logging three consecutive 'DNP' listings this week, Palmer -- who was inactive in Week 13 -- was deemed questionable for Sunday's contest. In his continued absence, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Gabe Davis, Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks will handle Buffalo's WR duties versus Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Doubtful for Week 14 Coach Sean McDermott said Palmer (knee/ankle) won't practice Friday and is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Palmer is poised to miss a second contest in a row due to knee and ankle injuries after not practicing in any capacity during Week 14 prep. His looming absence will allow the likes of Gabe Davis, Keon Coleman, Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks to see targets alongside top WR Khalil Shakir.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Still not practicing Palmer (knee/ankle) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Palmer also logged a 'DNP' in Wednesday's walk-through, which gives him one more chance to practice before the Bills assign game statuses for Sunday's game against the Bengals. If Palmer remains sidelined this weekend, Khalil Shakir, Gabe Davis, Keon Coleman,Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks would continue to handle Buffalo's WR duties versus Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in line to practice Wednesday Palmer (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Palmer was inactive for this past Sunday's win over the Steelers and his looming absence from Wednesday's practice clouds his status for this weekend's game against the Bengals. In his absence versus the Steelers, Khalil Shakir, Gabe Davis, Keon Coleman and Tyrell Shavers led Buffalo's WR corps, with newcomer Brandin Cooks mixing in.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive versus Pittsburgh Palmer (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact After logging a limited practice Wednesday, Palmer was a 'DNP' a day later, before returning to limited session Friday and being deemed questionable for Sunday's contest. In his absence Sunday, Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks, Keon Coleman, Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers will handle Buffalo's Week 13 WR duties.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Palmer (ankle) will be limited at practice Friday and listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact After being deemed limited Wednesday, Palmer logged a 'DNP' a day later, with the wideout's return to a limited session Friday offering hope that he could be available this weekend. Palmer -- who recorded a 50 percent snap share in Week 12 -- has caught two passes in each of his last five contests -- a pace that limits his fantasy utility to deeper formats.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Thursday's practice Palmer (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Palmer was limited Wednesday, so his downgrade in participation a day later clouds his Week 13 status. Friday's final injury report will clarify whether the wideout -- who has caught two passes in each of his last five games -- heads into the weekend with a chance to face the Steelers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Wednesday Palmer (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's practice,

Impact While logging a 50 percent snap share in this past Thursday's 23-19 loss to the Texans, Palmer -- who managed knee and ankle issues ahead of Week 12 action -- caught two of his four targets for 21 yards. With no reported setbacks, his Wednesday limitation could be maintenance-related. The wideout has caught two passes in each of his last five contests, a pace that has limited his fantasy value to deeper formats.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in Thursday's loss Palmer caught two of four targets for 21 yards in Thursday's 23-19 loss to the Texans.

Impact Palmer played exactly half of Buffalo's 66 snaps on offense, behind Khalil Shakir (67 percent) and Gabe Davis (55 percent) but ahead of Elijah Moore (41 percent) and Tyrell Shavers (39 percent) while Keon Coleman (coach's decision) was inactive for a second consecutive game. Palmer and Shakir linked up for a drive-extending lateral to convert fourth-and-27 on Buffalo's final possession, as Palmer caught an 11-yard pass and found Shakir in-stride behind him for an additional 33-yard gain. Josh Allen was picked off four plays later as the Bills dropped to 7-4 ahead of a Week 13 trip to Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Ready to face Texans Palmer (knee/ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Texans.

Impact Palmer was limited due to knee and ankle injuries Monday and Tuesday, but he'll be available Thursday to potentially take advantage of absences elsewhere in Buffalo's receiving corps. Top tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) will not suit up on the road versus Houston, while depth wideouts Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck) and Mecole Hardman (calf) will also be unavailable. Palmer returned to action from a three-game absence Week 11 versus Tampa Bay, securing two of five targets for 17 yards.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Remains limited Tuesday Palmer (knee/ankle) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Impact Palmer has been listed as limited on both of the Bills' first two Week 12 injury report, but the team hasn't provided an indication that he experienced a setback in his recovery from the knee or ankle issue after he returned from a three-game absence to play 27 snaps in this past Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers. The veteran wideout is likely just getting some extra maintenance on a short week, and the expectation is that he'll be available for Thursday's game against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be limited Monday Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Palmer (undisclosed) will be limited in practice, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Palmer appears to have emerged from Buffalo's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday, in which he caught two of five targets for 17 yards, at less than full health. Monday's official practice report will reveal the nature of his injury. The Bills are hosting a walkthrough session Monday, so the extent of Palmer's on-field activity Tuesday and Wednesday figures to be more telling as to his odds of gaining clearance in time to suit up on the road against Houston on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in return to lineup Palmer caught two of five targets for 17 yards in the Bills' 44-32 win over the Bucs on Sunday.

Impact It was Palmer's first action since Week 6, as he dealt with knee and ankle injuries. He played just 50 percent of the offensive snaps against Tampa Bay, the same amount as Curtis Samuel, as the duo played behind both Khalil Shakir (54 percent) and Tyrell Shavers (54 percent) in a wide-receiver rotation that also included Gabe Davis and Mecole Hardman. In a Buffalo offense that spreads the ball around to 10 players most weeks, it's impossible to trust any of the receivers behind Shakir as fantasy starters.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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