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2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 Fantasy Takeaways: Zavion Thomas and Skyler Bell break out
Skyler Bell and Zavion Thomas were the two standouts of the final week of preseason action
Skyler Bell
WR · BUF · 24 yrs · exp 0 · UConn
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#217
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#86
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Skyler Bell heavily added (#25)
Sleeper trending/add: Skyler Bell (13402) count=7655 (Δ7655 vs prior poll)
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Skyler Bell Breaks Out in First Taste of Preseason Action
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Skyler Bell had a strong preseason debut, catching 7 of 10 targets for 49 yards and rushing for a 28-yard TD
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Skyler Bell Returns to Practice on Monday
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell returns to practice after groin injury
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Skyler Bell - Won't play Saturday
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Bell (lower body) will not participate in Saturday's preseason game against the Browns, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports. Bell has been limited in practice due to a lower-body injury he sustained in practice before last week's preseason opener against the Panthers. The Bills made it clear the injury was very surmountable, but the team is being careful with the rookie fourth-rounder until the regular season commences
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Skyler Bell Dealing With Groin Injury
Buffalo Bills rookie Skyler Bell is dealing with a groin injury, which may impact his immediate impact on the team
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Skyler Bell - Back to side work Thursday
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Bell (lower body) was present for Thursday's practice but was limited to side work, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports. Bell missed Buffalo's preseason opener last week and still isn't quite yet 100 percent ahead of Saturday's exhibition. The fourth-round rookie should make the Bills' 53-man roster, but not being able to practice much or play in preseason games would likely hurt his chances for earning a role on game days to begin the regular season
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FA: Skyler Bell dropped
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Drops: Skyler Bell
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Keon Coleman Catches TD Pass, In Play for WR3 Role
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is attempting to earn himself a starting role during the preseason. The third-year wideout got off to a nice start during the first preseason contest against the Carolina Panthers. Coleman snagged three of his four targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in the victory. His score came on a nine-yard pass from Josh Allen in the first quarter. The 23-year-old is trying to beat out Joshua Palmer and rookie Skyler Bell for the WR3 role in Buffalo this upcoming season. It's a small sample size, but Coleman appears to be building chemistry with Allen. He probably won't be a focal point in the offense, but Coleman could be worth a stash for dynasty managers willing to take a chance on him
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Skyler Bell — Questionable
Sleeper status change for Skyler Bell (13402). Before: status=Active, injury_status=—. After: status=Active, injury_status=Questionable
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Skyler Bell - Working through lower-body injury
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Bell did not play in the Bills' 29-14 preseason win over the Panthers on Saturday due to a lower-body injury, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports. Head coach Joe Brady relayed to reporters after Saturday's contest that Bell could have played if it was a regular-season game. Bell is expected to be back at practice in the coming week, which puts the rookie fourth-rounder on track to play in the Bills' next exhibition game, which takes place Saturday, Aug. 22 against the Browns. The UConn product is competing against the likes of Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer and Mecole Hardman for rotational snaps on offense behind DJ Moore (lower body) and Khalil Shakir
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Keon Coleman's Solid Training Camp Could Put Him Back on Dynasty Radars
Keon Coleman's solid training camp performance may revive his dynasty league prospects
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Skyler Bell - Battling for game-day role
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Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic relays that Bell's game-day role will be determined by his performances across the Bills' three preseason games. Buscaglia notes that Bell is locked in as the Bills' WR5 behind DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer. The Bills could opt to keep Mecole Hardman as a sixth wide receiver and primary punt returner, which would make it more likely that Bell begins the regular season as a healthy scratch without an outstanding effort over Buffalo's three exhibition games. Bell was a fourth-round selection of the Bills in the 2026 NFL Draft following a strong final college season at UConn, when he caught 101 passes for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns across 12 games
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Skyler Bell Working Behind Bills Top Four Wideouts in Camp
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell is currently positioned behind the team's top four wideouts, D.J. Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Joshua Palmer. Despite generating some training camp hype and being a roster lock, Bell might be a healthy scratch to start the season, suggesting fantasy managers might want to avoid him unless his role significantly improves
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How big of an impact will Skyler Bell make on Bills 2026 offense?
Skyler Bell's potential impact on the Bills' 2026 offense
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Skyler Bell a Dynasty Target Only Entering his Rookie Season
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell tested well at the NFL Combine, which earned him a fourth-round pick in the NFL draft. He ranked in the 91st percentile in the 40-yard dash, 98th percentile in the burst score, 95th percentile in the agility score, and 96th percentile in catch radius. In his final year at UConn, he burst onto the scene, hauling in 101 of his 144 targets for 1,278 yards (12.7 yards per catch) and 13 touchdowns. He finds himself playing with one of, if not the best, quarterbacks in the NFL in Josh Allen. Bell finds himself in a crowded wide receiver room and will be competing for targets between 29-year-old DJ Moore, 26-year-old Khalil Shakir, 26-year-old Joshua Palmer, and 23-year-old Keon Coleman. With Coleman finding himself in the doghouse multiple times in 2025 and looking like a bust after being drafted 33rd overall in the 2024 draft, Bell could work his way into the third wide receiver option for Allen. That being said, Bell profiles as more of a Z receiver, moving around and lining up in the slot, which profiles similarly to Shakir's game, and Shakir is one of Allen's go-to targets. Allen has been known to distribute the wealth amongst all his pass catchers in his career, and reports from camp have suggested that the Bills want to get superstar James Cook III more involved in the passing game as well. Bell profiles as a dynasty stash for the time being
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Bills news: Previewing Buffalo’s pass-catching group
The Buffalo Bills are facing another season with high expectations, as former NFL MVP Josh Allen looks to finally lead the Bills to the franchise’s first Super Bowl in 2026. Entering a pressure-packed season, Brandon Beane finally did what many Bills fans have been demanding for a few years now: he went out and acquired veteran wide receiver DJ Moore in a trade with the Chicago Bears , hoping a reunion with Joe Brady, Moore’s offensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers , will help Moore rediscover his ways as a 1,000-yard receiving threat. With Moore in the mix, Allen will now have Moore, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer , Keon Coleman and rookie Skyler Bell in the wide receiver room, joining tight ends Dalton Kincaid , Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes as the weapons available to Allen in the passing game. Has Beane done enough to improve Buffalo’s aerial attack? Can Moore bounce back from his worst season as a pro and become Buffalo’s first 1,000-yard receiver since Stefon Diggs during the 2023 season? Is this the year Kincaid realizes his full potential and stays healthy for an entire season? Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks attempts to answer some of those questions and leads off by previewing the state of Buffalo’s wide receivers and tight ends heading into the 2026 season. Check out the assessments and then be sure to leave your thoughts on how much talent is in Buffalo’s wide receivers and tight ends in the comments section. We preview Buffalo’s wide receivers—including what Moore brings to the passing game and whether Coleman can finally enjoy a breakout season—and dissect Buffalo’s tight ends, including why Kincaid is the X-factor to unlocking the Bills offense and how Kincaid, Knox and Hawes give the Bills a talented group of tight ends. Plus, discussing how Joe Brady will adjust to his new role as both head coach and offensive play caller; and how new offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. will aid Brady and improve Buffalo’s offense. Why the Bills’ offensive X-factor may not be a newcomer – Democrat & Chronicle Bills position preview: Why Buffalo’s tight ends and fullbacks should offer Joe Brady more options – Buffalo News (subscription required) Bills 2026 wide receiver/tight end training camp preview: Can Moore & Kincaid bring pass game to new heights? – newyorkupstate.com Bills training camp preview: tight ends – WIVB Bills Tight Ends on the Roster Bubble vs. Roster Locks – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills Bills position preview: Can Keon Coleman take advantage of clean slate with Bills? We’re about to find out – Buffalo News (subscription required) Bills Wide Receivers on the Roster Bubble vs. Roster Locks – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills Inside Joe Brady’s transition to calling plays as the Bills’ head coach – Buffalo News (subscription required) How will Pete Carmichael help Joe Brady and the Buffalo Bills’ offense? – Buffalo News (subscription required) Breaking down the punter competition between returner Mitch Wishnowsky and rookie Tommy Doman Jr. Plus, seeing where Buffalo ranks among the teams with the most talented players under the age of 25; catching up with Josh Allen, DJ Moore and Bradley Chubb as they get ready for the upcoming season; and more! Bills position preview: Competition at punter will take center stage for Bills’ special teams at camp – Buffalo News (subscription required) Buffalo Bills training camp special teams preview: Is there really a punter competition? – newyorkupstate.com We ranked every NFL team by under-25 talent: What are the league’s best young cores? – ESPN.com Exclusive All-Access Look Into Josh Allen, DJ Moore, And Bradley Chubb’s Offseason! | BuffaloBills.com One Bills Live radio show gets new time slot beginning July 27 – BuffaloBills.com Do the Bills offer O’Cyrus Torrence a big deal after the 2026 season? – Buffalo Rumblings Michael Hoecht can be the ultimate X-factor on Buffalo’s defense – Buffalo Rumblings Can this former Jet become a [... truncated ...]
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Joshua Palmer Has Little Redraft Appeal in Crowded Bills Offense
Joshua Palmer, WR for the Buffalo Bills, is returning from an ankle injury that hampered his previous season. Despite feeling better and participating in minicamp, his fantasy redraft appeal remains low due to a crowded receiving corps including DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and rookie Skyler Bell. Palmer has struggled to surpass 600 receiving yards in his five-year career, and is currently ranked WR105 in PPR leagues by RotoBaller, making him a deep-format player at best
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Keon Coleman's Price Finally Matches the Risk
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman has fallen far enough that the price finally matches the risk. He caught 38 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns on 59 targets last season, starting only six games. A wrist injury cost him time, and being late to team meetings cost him trust and opportunities. Buffalo did not clear the runway this offseason, either. DJ Moore joined Khalil Shakir atop the receiver room, while rookie Skyler Bell added another option. Still, head coach Joe Brady praised Coleman's offseason and plans to use him both inside and outside. RotoBaller ranks him WR92 in dynasty and WR109 for redraft, so nobody is paying for a breakout. That makes him a reasonable buy-low throw-in for rebuilders and a late dart in deeper drafts. Contenders just should not enter the season needing him in the lineup
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Skyler Bell a Late-Round Redraft Sleeper to Target Entering 2026
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell was one of the most productive pass-catchers in college football in 2025, recording 101 catches for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns across 13 games at the University of Connecticut. After being drafted in the fourth round this past April by Buffalo, Bell has a chance to emerge as an immediate contributor in the NFL. The Bills added veteran wideout DJ Moore over the offseason to a wide receiver corps that also features Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, and Keon Coleman. However, Buffalo has been searching for high-impact wide receiver talent for the last several seasons. If Bell proves that he can be a difference-maker with a strong showing this summer, the Bills' incumbent wide receiver options will not hold him back from seeing the field. As the WR106 by current redraft ADP, Bell is a late-round sleeper for fantasy managers to target entering 2026
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