2025 Receiving Stats
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                2025 Fantasy Outlook
                
                    Palmer played in three very different offenses during his four years with the Chargers, eventually settling in as a downfield receiver under Kellen Moore (2023) and Greg Roman (2024) after getting a lot of shallow routes and targets his first two years in the league. Palmer is no burner, having run a 4.51 40 at his 2021 pro day, with size (6-foot-1, 210) and route-running being his relatively stronger traits. His new team, Buffalo, has a history of using big-bodied receivers rather than speedsters as deep threats, namely Gabe Davis (2020-23) and Keon Coleman (2024). The Bills signed Palmer to a three-year, $29 million contract this offseason, setting him up to compete for snaps against Coleman and Curtis Samuel in an offense where the only certain WR role is Khalil Shakir in the slot. The best hope for Palmer establishing fantasy value is if he's used as a possession receiver while Coleman and/or Samuel run a lot of clear-out routes, although the shallower role might only entail a handful of targets per game given Shakir's presence and the team's frequent use of RBs and TEs. Read Past Outlooks                
                                        
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            Not playing Sunday
Coach Sean McDermott noted Friday that Palmer (knee/ankle) won't play Sunday against the Chiefs, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
				ANALYSIS
Though Palmer was deemed a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com noted that the wideout was "moving at very light speed" during the session. With Palmer set to miss his second straight game, Elijah Moore, Tyrell Shavers and Curtis Samuel are next in line for the Bills' WR snaps behind starters Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir.
			Though Palmer was deemed a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com noted that the wideout was "moving at very light speed" during the session. With Palmer set to miss his second straight game, Elijah Moore, Tyrell Shavers and Curtis Samuel are next in line for the Bills' WR snaps behind starters Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir.
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43.8Air Yards Per Snap
1.54% Team Air Yards
17.3%% Team Targets
10.1%Avg Depth of Target
13.2 YdsCatch Rate
70.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
2.9% Targeted On Route
19.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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                        Cornerbacks
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        Measurables Review
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                This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
            
        * All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
    Height
6' 1"Weight
210 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.51 secShuttle Time
4.25 secCone Drill
6.98 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
124 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
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		            When the Chargers lost Mike Williams to an ACL tear in Week 3 last year, Palmer took on a prominent role, averaging 4.25 receptions and 70.5 yards per game from that point on. Unfortunately, Williams wasn't the only one who had a hard time staying healthy. In Week 8, Palmer suffered a knee injury and missed six games. Upon his return he had a pair of solid performances, before missing Week 17 with a concussion and suffering another knee injury in Week 18. Still, it was his second straight year averaging more than six targets per game, after handling a part-time role as a third-round rookie back in 2021. Palmer is in excellent position for a starting job heading into his fourth pro season, joined by 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston, 2024 second-rounder Ladd McConkey and veteran DJ Chark atop a thinned-out depth chart. The Chargers hired run-first offensive coordinator Greg Roman this offseason, but that might work out alright for Palmer after the team released Williams and traded Keenan Allen.
                                
                                
                                
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    Officially limited Thursday
Palmer (knee/ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
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Takes part in practice Thursday
Palmer (knee/ankle) took part in practice Thursday, though he was "moving at very light speed," Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
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Still not practicing
Palmer (knee/ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
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Ruled out for Sunday
Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Palmer (knee/ankle) won't play Sunday against the Panthers, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
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Sits out practice again
Palmer (knee, ankle) did not practice Thursday.
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    Chance for big game vs. Jets
Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic believes that Palmer could fill up the stat sheet Sunday against a Jets defense that will utilize more man-to-man coverage under head coach Aaron Glenn.
				ANALYSIS
Palmer logged five catches for 61 yards in his Bills debut against the Ravens in Week 1. His nine targets were tied for second most on the team, and his ability to draw a pass interference penalty on Jaire Alexander on fourth down early in the third quarter was arguably Palmer's most impactful play. Palmer's ability to create separation puts him in line for a big week against a Jets secondary that will already have its hands full containing Josh Allen, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid.
			Palmer logged five catches for 61 yards in his Bills debut against the Ravens in Week 1. His nine targets were tied for second most on the team, and his ability to draw a pass interference penalty on Jaire Alexander on fourth down early in the third quarter was arguably Palmer's most impactful play. Palmer's ability to create separation puts him in line for a big week against a Jets secondary that will already have its hands full containing Josh Allen, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid.










