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Hollins

With both Keon Coleman and Amari Cooper inactive with wrist injuries, it seemed like Hollins was on the field for every snap. He also clearly has Josh Allen’s trust since most of Hollins’ catches either came on third down. His long 44-yard reception was also a great play where Hollins broke off a route when Josh Allen was flushed from the pocket. Hollins sprinted to the sideline and Allen hit him for a huge deep pass just before going out of bounds to set up a field goal at the end of the half. If Cooper and Coleman aren’t able to play in Week 11, Hollins will be a central part of the Buffalo passing game again.

Hollins also drew a pair of penalties that don’t show up in the box score. Each of Hollins’ receptions and yards were easily new season highs. Cool stuff for Hollins, but not great for the Bills in Amari Cooper’s absence. They need more out of players like Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid. Even if Cooper remains sidelined for Week 10 against the Colts. Hollins, will be a zero-upside WR5.

Hollins is ready to handle field-stretching duties against the Titans this week, though his role rarely translates to fantasy points. Hollins is just a WR5-plus for the occasion, especially with Amari Cooper now in the building.

Hollins is not a fantasy starter, having failed to catch more than two passes in any game this season. His presence on-field does slightly alter the projected target distribution though so his continued practice participation is noteworthy.

Both of Hollins’ targets came in the end zone, catching the first for an eight-yard score and failing to come down with the second on an under-thrown ball by quarterback Josh Allen in the middle of the end zone. Hollins simply does not play enough snaps in Buffalo to maintain consistent fantasy utility.

McDermott noted that both receivers will practice in close to a full capacity on Saturday. While neither receiver is a priority start for fantasy managers, Samuel could have an expanded role if Khalil Shakir, who is questionable, were to miss Week 6.

A clear-out route runner and standout blocker, Hollins predictably struggled when tasked with a bigger role in the offense. He was a step short on a wide-open deep ball early in the game, and couldn’t come up with a few other balls over the middle. Hollins is a good NFL player, but he’s no No. 1 option in a good passing game.

After catching a touchdown in Week 1, Hollins has been silent over the last two weeks. Given his strength as a blocker, he continues to play the most snaps of any Bills receiver, and that could lead to some touchdowns and solid fantasy days, but he’s hard to trust in almost any format.

Hollins wears Gabe Davis’s old number 13 jersey and there was a lot of similarity in their roles in this Buffalo offense after one week. Hollins was on the field often for the Bills due to his skills as a blocker, playing the second-most snaps of any wide receiver on the team, but was also a key target in the red zone given his 6'4" frame. He likely won’t emerge as a consistent fantasy contributor but given how many snaps he’ll play each week, don’t be surprised if he has some big games.

Hollins will presumably be the Bills’ Gabe Davis replacement after Davis signed with Jacksonville in free agency. A massive boundary wideout, Hollins caught just 18 passes for 251 scoreless yards in 2023 with the run-heavy Falcons. In 2022, he posted career numbers with the Raiders: 57 receptions, 690 yards, and four touchdowns. Unless Buffalo drafts a starting receiver, Hollins, 30, will likely be an every-down player for the Bills in 2024. That alone should make him fantasy relevant in deeper formats.