{"id":209663,"date":"2025-07-15T19:01:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T19:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/209663\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T19:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T19:01:16","slug":"buffalo-bills-fantasy-football-preview-2025-adp-ranking-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/209663\/","title":{"rendered":"Buffalo Bills Fantasy Football Preview 2025: ADP Ranking Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Buffalo Bills\u2019 fantasy football outlook always centers around reigning NFL MVP<\/a> quarterback Josh Allen, but there are other members of the team\u2019s offense capable of helping managers capture championships in 2025 despite the organization\u2019s \u201ceverybody eats\u201d approach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Allen\u2019s dual-threat ability and improved weapons\u2014wide receivers Joshua Palmer<\/a> and Elijah Moore<\/a> both represent an upgrade from Amari Cooper<\/a>\u2014make him a candidate to finish as the top-ranked quarterback once again. The California native\u2019s consistency also adds to his appeal as a foundational fantasy asset.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s take a player-by-player look at where Bills stars are being taken in fantasy drafts. That includes analysis about where the player is currently overrated, underrated or accurately placed on big boards. Buffalo kicks off the regular season Sept. 7 against the Baltimore Ravens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note: All average draft position (ADP) data is courtesy of Draft Sharks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2025 Buffalo Bills Fantasy Football Player Preview
\nQB Josh Allen
\nADP: QB1 (No. 23 overall)<\/p>\n

Allen is going to cost fantasy managers a late-second or early-third-round pick. That\u2019s a steep price to pay given the depth of the quarterback position. Yet, he\u2019s also one of the few signal-callers capable of single-handedly winning a week. The University of Wyoming product did it last year with a six-touchdown performance against the Los Angeles Rams<\/a>. Draft the face of the Bills franchise with complete confidence.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Accurately ranked<\/p>\n

RB James Cook
\nADP: RB14 (No. 35 overall)<\/p>\n

Cook\u2019s contract situation<\/a> is no longer a major issue. He eliminated holdout concerns when he showed up for mandatory minicamp and stated<\/a>, \u201cI like my money.\u201d He\u2019s probably entering his last season in Buffalo, though. In turn, don\u2019t be surprised if the Bills start getting backup Ray Davis<\/a> more involved to prepare for the future. That factor, combined with Cook\u2019s likely touchdown regression, makes the two-time Pro Bowl selection a risky fantasy investment in the third round of standard leagues.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Overrated<\/p>\n

WR Khalil Shakir
\nADP: WR40 (No. 83 overall)<\/p>\n

Shakir<\/a> is a unique fantasy option. The shifty receiver is Allen\u2019s go-to target in key situations. Yet, he doesn\u2019t see the target share of a true No. 1 wideout. He reached double-digit targets just twice in 2024. The result is a player with a high floor but also a low ceiling. He is what he is. You can do a lot worse as your No. 3 WR, however.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Accurately ranked<\/p>\n

WR Keon Coleman
\nADP: WR52 (No. 120 overall)<\/p>\n

Coleman\u2019s<\/a> inability to create separation was an issue coming out of college. The former Florida State standout did nothing in his rookie season to alleviate those concerns. Now he\u2019s trying to put together a breakout year amid a fierce competition for targets. It\u2019s a recipe for fantasy disaster, and there\u2019s a reasonable chance the receiver is trending toward the bust label at year\u2019s end.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Overrated<\/p>\n

WR Joshua Palmer
\nADP: WR72 (No. 182 overall)<\/p>\n

Palmer\u2019s arrival was a direct result of Coleman\u2019s struggles. The Bills needed a receiver who could beat man coverage, and the former Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> target fits the role. While there\u2019s legitimate concern he could be leapfrogged by Moore on the depth chart<\/a>, don\u2019t be surprised if they both end up ahead of Coleman in the pecking order by midseason. That would give both decent fantasy value thanks to Allen\u2019s presence leading the aerial attack.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Underrated<\/p>\n

WR Elijah Moore
\nADP: WR94 (No. 271 overall)<\/p>\n

You aren\u2019t going to find a better last-round flier than Moore. Could he end up getting cut if he struggles in training camp and preseason games? Yes. On the flip side, his second-round pedigree may finally shine through as he plays with an elite quarterback for the first time. He could easily end up as a top 50 fantasy receiver and managers can get him for half that investment cost.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Underrated<\/p>\n

TE Dalton Kincaid
\n\"DaltonJan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
\nADP: TE10 (No. 114 overall)<\/p>\n

Just like Coleman, it\u2019s a make-or-break year for Kincaid. The 2023 first-round selection hasn\u2019t shown anything across his first two seasons to think he\u2019s the game-changer the Bills were betting on. So, while you\u2019ll see him on a lot of fantasy sleeper lists, it\u2019s hard to have faith a breakthrough is coming. That\u2019s especially true since Buffalo has two other tight ends, Dawson Knox<\/a> and rookie Jackson Hawes<\/a>, ready to bigger roles if Kincaid falters again.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Overrated<\/p>\n

K Tyler Bass
\nADP: K5 (No. 250 overall)<\/p>\n

Bass job as the Bills\u2019 kicker was in jeopardy<\/a> after a poor finish to 2023 and a sluggish start to 2024. He bounced back in a major way in the second half of last season, though. Now he\u2019s firmly entrenched in his role once again. That should make him a valuable fantasy asset thanks to Buffalo\u2019s high-scoring offense.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Accurately ranked<\/p>\n

Bills D\/ST
\nADP: DEF8 (No. 238 overall)<\/p>\n

The Bills haven\u2019t finished outside the top 10 fantasy defenses since 2018, per FantasyPros<\/a>. That\u2019s an impressive streak at a position with such high yearly variance. They return most of their impact players from last season, and should get better production from Joey Bosa<\/a> (replacing Von Miller), Maxwell Hairston<\/a> (Rasul Douglas), and Cole Bishop<\/a> (Damar Hamlin). As a result, Buffalo is a safe bet at a secondary fantasy roster spot.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Accurately ranked<\/p>\n

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