Dawson Knox
#1 TE,
Bills
ACTUAL 2022
136 FPTS
RANK: 12
2023 SEASON
106 FPTS
RANK: 19
AGE
26 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'4'' / 254 lbs
COLLEGE
Ole Miss
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | TARGET | RECPT | REYD | RETD | REAVE |
| 2023 | 16 | 106 | 19th | 55 | 39 | 432 | 4 | 11.1 |
| 2022 | 15 | 136 | 12th | 65 | 48 | 517 | 6 | 10.8 |
| 3yr Ave | 14 | 106 | 20th | 55 | 34 | 421 | 5 | 12.38 |
No snaps in season finale
Published: 2025-01-08
Knox did not play a single snap in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Patriots.
With the Bills locking in the No. 2 seed in the AFC, Knox and several other players missed all or most of the contest to rest for the playoffs. The 28-year-old Knox and fellow tight end Dawson Kincaid watched from the sideline as teammate Quintin Morris handled every tight end snap in the game. Knox will return to his role as the Bills' primary backup at the position in their next game when the Bills host the Broncos in the wild card round of the playoffs.
Fantasy Points by Week 2022
Weekly Stats 2022
| Fantasy Points | Betting | Receiving Stats | Routes Run | |||||||||||||||||||||
| WEEK | STADIUM | GAME | RANK | TARGET | SPREAD | O/U | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVG | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | SLOT | TIGHT | WIDE | |||
| 1 @LA | Outdoor 88° | 1.5 | 49th | 1.50 | -2.0 | 52.5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | -3.0 | 8.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7% | 30% | 40% | 14% | |||
| 2 TEN | Outdoor 68° | 8.1 | 19th | 2.03 | -9.5 | 47.5 | 5 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 10.3 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 0% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13% | 26% | 57% | 4% | |||
| 3 @MIA | Outdoor 90° | 6.5 | 22nd | 1.63 | -4.5 | 54.5 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 5.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7% | 32% | 46% | 12% | |||
| 4 @BAL | Outdoor 58° | 7.0 | 19th | 2.33 | -3.5 | 52.5 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 | 11.0 | 2.3 | 0% | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18% | 47% | 30% | 15% | |||
| 6 @KC | Outdoor 64° | 12.7 | 10th | 4.23 | -3.0 | 53.5 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 12.3 | 11.7 | 0.7 | 0% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8% | 32% | 47% | 15% | |||
| 8 GB | Outdoor 54° | 9.0 | 15th | 4.50 | -10.5 | 47.5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12% | 21% | 56% | 19% | |||
| 9 @NYJ | Outdoor 69° | 5.5 | 16th | 1.83 | -10.5 | 47.5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 | 5.7 | 2.7 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12% | 30% | 59% | 11% | |||
| 10 MIN | Outdoor 38° | 9.7 | 11th | 2.42 | -6.5 | 46.5 | 6 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 14.3 | 7.8 | 6.5 | 0% | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15% | 45% | 40% | 10% | |||
| 11 CLE | Dome 24° | 14.0 | 5th | 2.00 | -7.5 | 48.5 | 7 | 7 | 70 | 0 | 10.0 | 5.7 | 4.3 | 0% | 3 | 1 | 0 | 29% | 39% | 55% | 6% | |||
| 12 @DET | Dome 44° | 3.7 | 32nd | 1.85 | -9.5 | 54.5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 1.0 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 47% | 40% | 12% | |||
| 13 @NE | Outdoor 35° | 0.0 | 60th | 0.00 | -3.5 | 44.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3% | 38% | 51% | 2% | |||
| 14 NYJ | Outdoor 36° | 14.1 | 5th | 3.53 | -10.0 | 44.5 | 7 | 4 | 41 | 1 | 10.3 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 20% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26% | 43% | 45% | 8% | |||
| 15 MIA | Outdoor 29° | 21.8 | 3rd | 3.63 | -7.0 | 42.5 | 8 | 6 | 98 | 1 | 16.3 | 10.0 | 6.3 | 25% | 3 | 2 | 0 | 21% | 29% | 47% | 19% | |||
| 16 @CHI | Outdoor 7° | 12.8 | 9th | 4.27 | -8.0 | 40.5 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 1 | 12.7 | 11.7 | 1.0 | 0% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20% | 22% | 67% | 4% | |||
| 18 NE | Outdoor 30° | 9.3 | 14th | 4.65 | -8.5 | 42.5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7% | 31% | 65% | 0% | |||
Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Receiving Averages | |||||||||||||||||
| LOCATION | STADIUM | GP | GS | GM | TOUCH | RANK | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVE | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | |
| Home | Outdoor | 19 | 14 | 0.5 | 1.80 | 33rd | 5.0 | 3.1 | 35 | 0.4 | 11.2 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 11% | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |
| Home | Dome | 1 | 1 | 14.0 | 2.00 | 1st | 7.0 | 7.0 | 70 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 5.7 | 4.3 | 0% | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | |
| Away | Outdoor | 17 | 16 | 0.5 | 2.22 | 51st | 3.6 | 2.5 | 33 | 0.4 | 13.2 | 8.2 | 5.1 | 7% | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | |
| Away | Dome | 3 | 3 | 2.8 | 3.19 | 28th | 2.7 | 2.3 | 22 | 0.7 | 9.3 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 13% | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |
| Away | Retractable Dome | 2 | 2 | 4.1 | 2.04 | 19th | 4.0 | 3.0 | 22 | 0.5 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 6.2 | 14% | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Career Stats by Season: 2019 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Receiving Stats | Routes Run | |||||||||||||||||||||
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | GP | GS | TOTAL | RANK | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVG | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | SLOT | TIGHT | WIDE | ||
| 2019 | 23 | BUF | 15 | 11 | 80 | 32nd | 50 | 28 | 388 | 2 | 13.9 | 9 | 5 | 26% | 14 | 7 | 0 | 10% | 19% | 71% | 9% | ||
| 2020 | 24 | BUF | 12 | 7 | 67 | 37th | 44 | 24 | 288 | 3 | 12.0 | 6 | 7 | 14% | 13 | 3 | 0 | 8% | 19% | 55% | 7% | ||
| 2021 | 25 | BUF | 15 | 14 | 164 | 10th | 71 | 49 | 587 | 9 | 12.0 | 6 | 6 | 8% | 24 | 8 | 1 | 11% | 29% | 53% | 11% | ||
| 2022 | 26 | BUF | 15 | 15 | 136 | 12th | 65 | 48 | 517 | 6 | 10.8 | 7 | 4 | 8% | 21 | 8 | 0 | 12% | 34% | 49% | 10% | ||
Minimal production against Jets
Published: 2024-12-31
Knox caught one of three targets for four yards in Sunday's 40-14 win over the Jets
Knox had another quiet day in Week 17, continuing a 2024 campaign which has been mostly disappointing for fantasy purposes. The veteran played 34 of the Bills 70 offensive snaps in the contest, slightly ahead of fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid (31). It's possible that gap in playing time could increase in Week 18, as the Bills may choose to rest their starters against the Patriots. In this case, Knox could see extra opportunities against New England in the season finale.
Targeted twice in win
Published: 2024-12-25
Knox caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots.
Knox ended Sunday's contest with a modest receiving total despite leading Buffalo tight ends in snap share. The veteran played 56 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps against New England while Dalton Kincaid handled a 34 percent snap share. It was Kincaid, however, who saw more targets from Josh Allen with seven passes coming his way. The 28-year-old Knox will continue to be extremely difficult to trust in Week 17 when the Bills host the Jets.
Two catches in win
Published: 2024-12-18
Knox caught two of three targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 48-42 win over the Lions.
Knox played 51 of the Bills' 70 offensive snaps Sunday, the most of any Buffalo tight end. Meanwhile, teammate Dalton Kincaid returned from a three-game absence due to a knee injury and saw four more targets than Knox despite playing 17 less snaps. The 28-year-old Knox will likely continue to see his role decrease with the more dynamic Kincaid back in the mix. The veteran is best left out of fantasy lineups going forward with a Week 16 matchup against the Patriots on tap.
Targeted once in loss
Published: 2024-12-10
Knox caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.
Knox operated as the Bills' No. 1 tight end Sunday with teammate Dalton Kincaid (knee) sidelined for the third straight game. Despite playing 82 percent of Buffalo's offensive snaps, the veteran was targeted just once in the contest. With Kincaid possibly nearing a return, Knox is unlikely to hold much fantasy value going forward with such limited usage in the passing game. The Bills will visit the Lions in Week 15.
Posts team-high 56 receiving yards
Published: 2024-12-01
Knox caught both of his targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the 49ers.
Knox was the only Bills player to exceed 30 receiving yards as Buffalo relied primarily on the run in this snowy victory. Dalton Kincaid (knee) hasn't suited up since Week 10, and Knox has racked up 94 receiving yards in the two games Kincaid has missed, sandwiched around Buffalo's Week 12 bye. If Kincaid remains unavailable in Week 14 against the Rams, Knox would be in line for elevated usage in the passing game again.
Remains team's TE1 with Kincaid out
Published: 2024-11-29
Knox is in line to maintain a larger role Sunday against the 49ers, as Dalton Kincaid (knee) has been ruled out.
Knox ascended to the top of the tight end depth chart in Kincaid's absence against the Chiefs in Week 11 and proceeded to turn six targets into four catches for 40 yards. Buffalo's Week 12 bye didn't provide Kincaid sufficient time to recover, so Knox should maintain a sizable role against a 49ers defense that has limited tight ends to 384 receiving yards this season -- second-fewest in the NFL.
Gains 40 yards sans Kincaid
Published: 2024-11-17
Knox finished with four receptions on six targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 30-21 win over the Chiefs.
Knox filled in for injured starter Dalton Kincaid (knee) in a headline win over the Chiefs. The 28-year-old Knox recorded new season highs in targets (six) and receptions (four), but his 40 receiving yards did not. With the Bills entering a bye week, Knox may find himself back in the backup role when the team resumes play against San Francisco on Dec. 1.
Likely to see increased reps
Published: 2024-11-15
With Dalton Kincaid (knee) ruled out for Week 11 against the Chiefs, Knox is expected to take on an elevated role Sunday.
With Kincaid dealing with the injury last Sunday against the Colts, Knox played a season-high 70 percent of the offensive snaps and matched his season bests in targets (three) and catches (two) en route to a 2-40-0 receiving line. Knox doesn't have much upside in terms of catches and yards, but he's a trusted red-zone weapon for Josh Allen and is worthy of consideration at tight end for needy fantasy players.