NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
ISAIAH MCKENZIE
John Johnson III's hit-stick tackle on McKenzie halts WR's two-point try short Cleveland Browns safety John Johnson III stops Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie short of the end zone on a two-point attempt.
Recovers from illness McKenzie (illness) was a full participant on Friday's practice estimate and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns.
Impact The Bills weren't able to hold practice due to heavy snow in Buffalo, but McKenzie would have been available had they practiced. Assuming the team is able to fly to Detroit to play Sunday's relocated game at Ford Field as planned, McKenzie's poised to take the field without limitations in his usual slot role.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Thursday McKenzie (illness) didn't practice Thursday.
Impact McKenzie practiced fully Wednesday, but the wideout's absence from practice Thursday makes his status worth monitoring in advance of Sunday's game against the Browns. If McKenzie is unable to play this weekend, Khalil Shakir would figure to see an uptick in snaps Week 11 while working behind top wideouts Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Scores on Sunday Night Football McKenzie ran twice for two yards, including a seven-yard TD run, in Sunday's win over the Packers. He caught his only target for eight yards.
Impact The touchdown obviously saved his line for those that started McKenzie . He remains fourth or fifth in the pecking order, as tight end Dawson Knox and McKenzie are involved in a modest set of play calls while the bulk of the offense runs through Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis and Devin Singletary, plus any designed runs for quarterback Josh Allen. McKenzie has already scored four times this campaign, so he's not the worst option in the world if you're fighting the bye week blues, but he'll likely be a hit-or-miss fantasy option for most of the season.
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Catches two passes in win McKenzie caught two of five targets for nine yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Chiefs.
Impact After missing Week 5 due to a concussion, McKenzie operated as the Bills' No. 3 wideout behind fellow receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis in his return to the field. The 27-year-old returned to his role as the team's primary slot receiver, playing 51 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Rookie receiver Khalil Shakir also saw some work in the slot after an impressive performance in Week 5, playing 21 percent of snaps in Week 6. Heading into a Week 7 bye, McKenzie has scored three touchdowns in five games played. With that said, he has the potential to disappear in certain matchups in an offense flush with playmakers. The veteran will look to get back on track in Week 8 when the Bills host the Packers.
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Clears concussion protocol McKenzie has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will practice fully Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact McKenzie was inactive for the Bills' Week 5 win over the Steelers, but he's in line to return to action Sunday against the Chiefs. Upon his return the action, McKenzie should reclaim a share of the team's slot work alongside Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, with rookie Khalil Shakir a candidate to mix in after catching three of his five targets for 75 yards and a TD while logging 39 snaps versus Pittsburgh.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined with concussion Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that McKenzie still is in the concussion protocol, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Impact McKenzie logged back-to-back limited sessions ahead of Week 5 but ultimately was inactive for the team's win over the Steelers. He's expected to return to full practices ahead of Week 6 after shedding his non-contact jersey during Friday's practice, but his status for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City remains unclear.
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Won't play Week 5 McKenzie (concussion) is inactive Week 5 against the Steelers.
Impact While McKenzie did shed his red non-contact jersey Friday in what was his second consecutive limited practice session, it appears the receiver has yet to be cleared by the league's official concussion protocol. That leaves Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis to work as the primary receivers in Buffalo, with rookie Khalil Shakir potentially in line to serve as the No. 3.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Listed as questionable for Week 5 McKenzie (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site...
Impact Per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, McKenzie was able to shed his red non-contact jersey Friday, but the Bills' slot man remains in the NFL's concussion protocol at this stage. If McKenzie is unable to gain full clearance ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, Khalil Shakir would be in line for added snaps behind top wideouts Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, given that both Jamison Crowder (ankle) and Jake Kumerow (ankle) have been ruled out this week.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sheds non-contact jersey McKenzie, who logged a limited practice Thursday, remains in the concussion protocol, per coach Sean McDermott, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact McDermott noted that McKenzie is in a day-by-day process ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, though Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com relays that the Bills' slot man shed his red non-contact jersey at Friday's practice. While that's encouraging, the team's upcoming injury report will add further context with regard to McKenzie's Week 5 status. If he's out or limited this weekend, Khalil Shakir would be in line for added snaps behind top wideouts Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Progresses to limited practice McKenzie (concussion) was officially listed as a limited practice participant Thursday.
Impact That's a step in the right direction for McKenzie, who didn't practice Wednesday, but the Bills' slot receiver remains in the NFL's concussion protocol as of Thursday, per Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo. Friday's injury report will clarify whether McKenzie approaches Sunday's game against the Steelers with an injury designation or fully cleared for Week 5 action. With Jamison Crowder sidelined by an ankle injury, Khalil Shakir would be in line for added snaps this weekend if McKenzie is out or limited.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice field McKenzie (concussion) participated in Thursday's practice in a red non-contact jersey, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Impact McKenzie was listed as a non-participant Wednesday, but his presence on the field Thursday gives him a chance to suit up Sunday against the Steelers. To do so, however, McKenzie will need to pass all five stages of the NFL's concussion protocol. Given that he sported a non-contact jersey in his return to practice, it's safe to assume McKenzie has a few steps left to clear.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Wednesday McKenzie (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact With McKenzie in the NFL's concussion protocol, his status for Sunday's game against the Steelers is unclear at this stage. Given that Jamison Crowder is sidelined by an ankle injury, Khalil Shakir could see an uptick in snaps this weekend if McKenzie is also unavailable versus Pittsburgh.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains in concussion protocol McKenzie remains in the NFL's concussion protocol as of Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Impact McKenzie was expected to be ready to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, but Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic notes that the receiver didn't participate in the media-access portion of the session. An official update on the extent of McKenzie's practice participation will come later Wednesday, when the Bills release their first Week 5 injury report.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
