CURTIS SAMUEL NEWS

Pops for long TD in wild-card win Samuel caught all three of his targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-7 wild-card round win over the Broncos.

Impact The veteran wideout was having a quiet afternoon until he got his hands on a Josh Allen pass early in the fourth quarter and turned it into a 55-yard score with some impressive elusiveness in the open field. Samuel had an injury-plagued regular season and didn't make much of a contribution, but after catching seven of eight targets for 52 yards in Week 18, he appears to be finding a groove at the perfect time. Samuel will look to continue riding this wave of momentum into a divisional-round clash with the Ravens.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Allen leads balanced offense as Bills dominate Broncos for 31-7 wild-card win

Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes, James Cook scored on a 5-yard run and finished with 120 yards rushing, and the Buffalo Bills leaned on a balanced offensive attack in a 31-7...

10 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't-Miss Play: Josh Allen to Curtis Samuel 55-yard TD! | Bills vs. Broncos On the first play of the fourth quarter, Buffalo Bills' quarterback Josh Allen unleashes a pass to wide receiver Curtis Samuel who takes the...

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Leading receiver in return Samuel caught seven of eight targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Seeing his first action since Week 15 after recovering from a rib injury, Samuel led the Bills in receiving on the day as the club rested a lot of key personnel ahead of the playoffs. While it was an effective way to shake off any rust, Samuel isn't likely to see the same kind of volume next weekend in the wild-card round against the Broncos. Samuel wraps up his first regular season with Buffalo having compiled a 31-253-1 line on 46 targets over 14 appearances.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Active versus Patriots Samuel (rib) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Samuel, who was sidelined the last two weeks, headed into the weekend listed as questionable, but he'll be available for Buffalo's regular-season finale. With the team locked into the No. 2 seed in the AFC, a number of the Bills key skill players could have their workloads managed, while fellow wideout Amari Cooper (personal) was previously ruled out for the contest. In that context, Sunday's game offers Samuel an opportunity to log some snaps prior to the postseason, which makes him an option for deep-leaguers in need of a Week 18 fill-in.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to rib injury Samuel (rib) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Buffalo has been one of the healthiest teams in the NFL all season, and that trend continues for Week 18. Samuel's the only questionable player for the Bills, while linebacker Terrel Bernard (quadriceps) is out. Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic believes Samuel could be among the team leaders in playing time at wide receiver if he suits up, as Buffalo's expected to rest key contributors -- including star quarterback Josh Allen -- for the majority of Sunday's regular-season finale.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Thursday Samuel (rib) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Samuel had his reps capped during Wednesday's walk-through session, and he continued to operate with some restrictions when the Bills held a more traditional practice a day later. Though Buffalo is secure as the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs, head coach Sean McDermott expressed hope that Samuel would be able to take the field Sunday against the Patriots, even though no postseason implications are at stake. The Bills may just want to see Samuel get some live reps heading into the playoffs after he was sidelined for both of the team's previous two games due to the injury.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be limited Wednesday Samuel (ribs) will be limited in Wednesday's walk-though, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact The Bills have clinched the AFC's No. 2 seed, but head coach Sean McDermott nonetheless noted Monday that he's hopeful Samuel will be able to get some playing time this Sunday against the Patriots after having missed two straight contests, Alaina Getzenberg, ESPN reports. Samuel has two more chances to practice fully before Buffalo's Week 18 game designations are revealed.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Samuel (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Samuel, who was inactive for the Bills' Week 16 win over the Patriots, will miss his second straight game, which sets the stage for Khalil Shakir, Amari Cooper, Keon Coleman, Mack Hollins and Tyrell Shavers to handle the team's wideout duties versus New York. Samuel's next chance to see game action will arrive next weekend in Buffalo's regular-season finale against New England.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Samuel (ribs) will be limited in Friday's practice and listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Samuel, who was inactive for the Bills' Week 16 win over the Patriots, was also deemed limited Wednesday and Thursday. If he's able to return to action this weekend, he'll carry modest fantasy lineup upside, however, given that Khalil Shakir, Amari Cooper, Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins are also on hand to absorb wideout targets versus New York.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Thursday Samuel (rib) was limited at practice Thursday.

Impact Samuel was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, so he'll presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's contest against the Jets without an injury designation. If he's cleared for Week 17 action, Samuel would carry modest fantasy upside while working in a wideout corps that also includes Khalil Shakir, Amari Cooper, Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Wednesday Samuel (ribs) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

Impact Samuel injured his ribs during the Bills' Week 15 win over the Lions, which was severe enough for him to be sidelined for this past Sunday's victory against the Patriots. The veteran wideout has been used sparingly in the Bills' passing attack and has operated as a depth option behind Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir, Mack Hollins and rookie Keon Coleman. Samuel didn't play this past Sunday despite logging consecutive limited practices to end the week, so he may have to practice in full Thursday or Friday in order to be cleared to play against the Jets on Sunday. Over his last five games, Samuel has caught 12 passes (on 19 targets) for 109 yards and one touchdown.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive in Week 16 Samuel (rib) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Patriots.

Impact Samuel made an early exit from last Sunday's win at Detroit due to a shoulder injury, but he was listed as limited on all three Week 16 practice reports due to a rib issue and entered the weekend as questionable. With his lack of availability confirmed for this Sunday's contest, he'll stick to the sideline while the Bills roll with Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins as the core of their receiving corps.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Head coach Sean McDermott noted that Samuel (rib) will be limited in Friday's practice and listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Alec White of the Bills' o...

Impact Samuel was also deemed limited in Wednesday's walk-through along with Thursday's practice, as he manages a rib issue. In any case, now that Keon Coleman is back in action after missing time with a wrist injury, Samuel looks like a hit-or-miss fantasy option in a Buffalo wideout corps that also includes Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir and Mack Hollins. In 13 games this season, Samuel has posted a 24/201/1 receiving line on 38 targets, while adding five carries for 14 yards.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Samuel (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact The Bills held a walkthrough Wednesday, and Samuel remained limited in the first official practice of the week Thursday due to a rib injury he suffered in Buffalo's Week 15 win over Detroit. Samuel's snap count diminished due to the return of rookie wideout Keon Coleman, and the former shouldn't have a heavy role in the Bills' offense against the Patriots on Sunday. Over his last five games, Samuel has logged 12 catches (on 19 targets) for 109 yards and one touchdown while adding eight rushing yards on two carries.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills QB Josh Allen credits fiancee Hailee Steinfeld with influencing his MVP-caliber season

The reason Josh Allen is making his NFL MVP case this season while playing with such joyful abandon is obvious to Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited in practice Samuel (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant after Wednesday's walk-through practice.

Impact Samuel injured his shoulder during Sunday's 48-42 win over Detroit and made an early exit in the fourth quarter. He got 27.8 percent snap share and 28.6 percent route share through the first three quarters, dropping back to the No. 5 receiver role with Keon Coleman returning from an elbow injury. An absence against the Patriots this Sunday wouldn't have much impact, apart from slightly boosting playing time projections for Buffalo's other wide receivers.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Samuel (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant after Wednesday's walk-through practice.

Impact Samuel injured his shoulder during Sunday's 48-42 win over Detroit and made an early exit in the fourth quarter. He got 27.8 percent snap share and 28.6 percent route share through the first three quarters, dropping back to the No. 5 receiver role with Keon Coleman returning from an elbow injury. An absence against the Patriots this Sunday wouldn't have much impact, apart from slightly boosting playing time projections for Buffalo's other wide receivers.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas wonders why Bills QB Allen wasn't an NFL MVP candidate before this year

Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas isn’t the least bit surprised by the national attention quarterback Josh Allen is generating in making his NFL MVP case this...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Allen has another huge game to lift Bills to a 48-42 victory that snaps Lions' winning streak

Josh Allen ran for two scores in the first quarter and threw two touchdown passes in the second half, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurts shoulder Sunday Samuel exited Sunday's game against the Lions with a shoulder injury.

Impact Prior to that, Samuel caught his only target for one yard. In his absence, Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins are available to handle Buffalo's wideout duties versus Detroit.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Samuel injury update and status vs. the Lions in Week 15 | Dec. 15, 2024 In Week 15, the Buffalo Bills and Curtis Samuel clash with the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Kickoff is set for 4:25 PM...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Three touches against Rams Samuel caught two of three targets for 15 yards and rushed once for one yard in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.

Impact Samuel played 36 of the Bills' 60 offensive snaps Sunday, behind Khalil Shakir (47) and Mack Hollins (46), but ahead of Amari Cooper (32). The veteran wideout continued what has been a mostly disappointing season in Buffalo, recording just 23 receptions for 200 yards and one touchdown in 12 appearances this season. Samuel has also found little success on the ground this season, totaling just five rushes for 14 yards in the 2024 campaign. Due to his inconsistent and underwhelming production, Samuel should not be trusted for fantasy purposes going forward. The Bills will visit the Lions in Week 15.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Samuel injury update and status vs. the Rams in Week 14 | Dec. 8, 2024 In Week 14, the Buffalo Bills and Curtis Samuel clash with the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kickoff is schedul...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Cleared to face Rams Samuel (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Samuel upgraded to full practice participation Friday after a pair of limited sessions, eliminating any doubt about his availability for Sunday's matchup at SoFi Stadium. He has just 185 receiving yards and one touchdown in what has been a disappointing first season in Buffalo, and Samuel will likely see limited usage against the Rams, especially if rookie wideout Keon Coleman (questionable, wrist) suits up.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE