Bouncing back from the loss to the Patriots is crucial for the Buffalo Bills—especially with a bye week coming up next weekend. Josh Allen, Dalton Kincaid, and the rest of the team need a win over the Atlanta Falcons to keep their expectations high in this 2025 NFL season.
In what is often a tough venue for any visiting team, Sean McDermott will need to rely on the talent across his roster to overcome the stout defense of the Falcons—especially in the loud and hostile environment of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Kincaid has been dealing with an oblique injury, which led to him practicing in a non-contact jersey during the week. After being listed as questionable, it turns out that the tight end was ultimately ruled out.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Kincaid is out and will not play for the Bills against the Falcons tonight. Bills WR Curtis Samuel is also sidelined, leaving Allen without important weapons in offense.
Kincaid’s stats so far
Through five games of the 2025 season, Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has proven to be a reliable threat in the passing game. He has recorded 20 receptions for 287 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Kincaid is on pace for a career-best season, recently highlighted by his first-ever 100-yard receiving game, solidifying his role as a vital contributor to the Bills’ offense. However, his recent setback could be a huge threat to that momentum.
Allen’s other weapons on offense
With Kincaid currently dealing with an oblique injury, the Buffalo Bills will probably lean heavily on veteran Dawson Knox to step into the primary receiving role at tight end. Knox, a long-trusted target of Josh Allen, will be backed up by rookie Jackson Hawes, who has shown promise as an exceptional blocker and could see an increased workload in multi-tight end sets to help fill the void.