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Bills' WR Corps Thinned: Allen's Options Narrow
17 Jan
Summary
- Bills lost two key receivers to ACL tears in their wild-card win.
- Only three healthy receivers remained before recent additions.
- Available receivers had minimal regular-season targets.
The Buffalo Bills are facing significant challenges at the wide receiver position following their wild-card playoff victory. Both Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers sustained torn ACLs, sidelining them for the remainder of the season. This leaves quarterback Josh Allen with a depleted receiving corps. Prior to recent roster adjustments, the team was down to just three healthy wide receivers.
Recent moves have bolstered the available options slightly, with Curtis Samuel activated from injured reserve and Mecole Hardman Jr. elevated from the practice squad. However, the collective regular-season targets for the current available receivers were notably low, accounting for only 36.5 percent of the team's total passes. Khalil Shakir led the receivers with 95 targets during the regular season.
The onus will largely fall on quarterback Josh Allen to elevate the remaining receivers, including Shakir, Brandin Cooks, Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, and Mecole Hardman Jr. If opposing defenses, like the Denver Broncos' notable secondary, focus heavily on Shakir, it will be crucial for the less-experienced or less-utilized receivers to capitalize on their opportunities.
