Bills HC Sean McDermott said he thinks Isaiah McKenzie is going to be ready to go Thursday.

Related players: Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, Jamison Crowder

McKenzie has been one of the darlings of the summer and appears to have a nice connection with QB Josh Allen. It looks like McKenzie, as of now, has a chance to play Week 1 and serve as the team's WR3. We list McKenzie as a WR4 in our rankings heading into Thursday night. If he can't go, Crowder would fill in that role.

With the likes of WR Stefon Diggs and QB Josh Allen continually having their relationship at center stage, the contributions Cole Beasley made over the past few years were overlooked. However, the slot WR was consistently a safety valve for Allen in Buffalo and with his release this spring that job is up for grabs. Isaiah McKenzie has taken an early stranglehold on that position battle.

Related players: Jamison Crowder

The story said McKenzie flashed a time or two in the past, but few expected McKenzie to become the clear favorite to take over Beasley’s role before a preseason game was even played. He's been one of the darlings of all the NFL camps this year and seems to collect positive press almost every day. The team signed Crowder to possibly fill that role but it's been McKenzie who is standing out.

Eight days into camp and quarterback Josh Allen has connected with Isaiah McKenzie on a daily basis; McKenzie has routinely had the ball thrown his way during red zone drills.

Related players: Jamison Crowder

The story went on to say the two have great communication and are continuing to build on the chemistry as the season draws nearer. That development has helped McKenzie understand how to run his routes to get open at the right time. The team brought in Crowder to play the slot but he missed some time early on and reports said McKenzie was taking advantage.

The Buffalo Bills have signed WR Tavon Austin to a one-year deal.

Related Player: Isaiah McKenzie

The low risk addition of Austin helps with special teams more than anything, but also may be a clue to whether Isaiah McKenzie is in for a larger role with the offense. Something to watch going forward.

The Buffalo Bills re-signed WR Isaiah McKenzie to a two-year deal.

McKenzie usurped Cole Beasley on the wide receiver depth chart in Buffalo towards the end of the season and has a chance to be a mainstay in three-wide sets. McKenzie projects as a late-round target as free agency begins in the NFL.

Bills WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) is doubtful for Week 18 against the New York Jets.

Related Players: Gabriel Davis, Isaiah McKenzie

Sanders' regular season will end with a thud. He could be important for Buffalo's playoff run, but he needs to be healthy.

During his weekly radio hit on WGR 550 AM, Bills HC Sean McDermott said that WR Gabriel Davis will be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Related Players: Emmanuel Sanders, Isaiah McKenzie

A huge loss for the Bills. Davis and Cole Beasley will more than likely both miss Week 16's game against New England, a must-win.

The Bills placed WR Cole Beasley on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

Related players: Gabriel Davis, Emmanuel Sanders, Isaiah McKenzie

Rapoport clarified Beasley did test positive and is unvaccinated. He'll miss the Week 16 game against New England but will have a chance to come back for Week 17's game against the Falcons. Sanders missed Week 15 with a knee injury but Davis has been a much better fantasy play as of late, and that could be especially true with Beasley out for Week 16.