Bills need their healthy receivers to step up at Denver

In the Buffalo Bills' recent wild-card victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, receivers Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers both suffered torn ACLs, significantly impacting the team's receiving corps. Following these injuries, the Bills were left with only three healthy receivers: Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks, and Keon Coleman. To bolster their lineup, the team activated Curtis Samuel from injured reserve and elevated Mecole Hardman Jr. from the practice squad.

During the regular season, Khalil Shakir led the Bills' receivers with 719 yards, while tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox were the next highest in receiving yards, highlighting the team's tendency to utilize tight ends in their passing game. Former Bills receiver Elijah Moore commented on the situation, noting the team's limited reliance on their wideouts.

The five receivers available for Sunday's game accounted for 36.5% of the team's total passes during the 2025 regular season. Shakir, who was the primary target last week with 12