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Fantasy Player Profile Cole Beasley

  • Cole Beasley
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News

  • Set to end career

    Beasley announced Wednesday that he will retire from the NFL, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Beasley will hang up his cleats after 11 seasons in the NFL, including a brief cameo with the Buccaneers for two games thus far in 2022. The longtime slot receiver was named a second-team All-Pro in 2020 after a career-best 976-yard campaign with the Bills. He initially went unselected in the 2012 NFL Draft, but he managed to carve out a successful six-year tenure with the Cowboys before playing three seasons in Buffalo, highlighted by a 2020 trip to the AFC Championship Game.

    Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Shifts back to practice squad

    Beasley reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: Beasley played a smaller role after being activated by Tampa Bay for the second week in a row, bringing in his lone target for five yards on four offensive snaps against Kansas City. The veteran slot wideout joined the Buccaneers' practice squad to help provide depth for the team's banged-up receiving corps, as Chris Godwin and Julio Jones (undisclosed) returned from injury in Week 4. Beasley also played eight special-teams snaps, and he is now available for one more elevation to the…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 9:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated once more

    Beasley was elevated to the Buccaneers' active roster Saturday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: This comes as no surprise given the Buccaneers are still dealing with a litany of injuries at wide receiver. While Beasley played only nine offensive snaps last week against the Packers, he did catch three of his four targets for 12 yards, with two of those receptions nearly going for first downs. Beasley is eligible to elevated via the practice squad one more time before the Buccaneers will need to make a choice on whether or not to add him to the 53-man roster.

    Published: Sat, Oct 1 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Reverts to practice squad

    Beasley reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: Beasley showed up in a relatively significant role with wideouts Mike Evans (suspension), Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) all sidelined Sunday, hauling in three of four targets for 12 yards over nine offensive snaps. The 33-year-old slot receiver recorded a first down with a four-yard catch in the first quarter, though his next reception did not come until the 12-minute mark in the fourth quarter. Beasley also played three special-teams snaps Sunday, but his primary value will…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 6:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quick study in Bucs offense

    Beasley, who signed with the Buccaneers' practice squad earlier this week and was elevated to the active roster Saturday, has quickly picked up the team's playbook, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. "He's quick, catches up to speed [really] fast, he understands the system," head coach Todd Bowles said Friday. "He's played and he's got a lot of reps under him, so if we needed him, I think he'll be ready."

    Analysis: Beasley's short acclimation curve could help propel him to a productive game Sunday considering the Buccaneers are down Mike Evans (suspension), Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee). The veteran slot receiver worked intensively with receivers coach Kevin Garver this week and noted the team's scheme has plenty of carryover for him from the Cowboys and Bills offenses he's played in previously. Given Beasley's prior body of work, he profiles as just the type of sure-handed short-area…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to active roster

    The Buccaneers elevated Beasley from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: This move comes as little surprise after the veteran joined the Bucs' practice squad earlier this week. With Mike Evans (suspended) and Chris Godwin (knee) out, and the trio of Julio Jones (knee), Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee) all questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Beasley may see a healthy workload in his 2022 debut.

    Published: Sat, Sep 24 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Joining Bucs' practice squad

    The Buccaneers agreed Tuesday to sign Beasley to their practice squad with the expectation of elevating him to the roster soon, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: With Julio Jones (knee) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) dealing with injuries and Mike Evans in line to serve a one-game suspension, Beasley will give Tampa Bay's receiving corps some valuable depth and experience. The 33-year-old, who is coming off back-to-back 82-catch seasons with the Bills, could be called up to the roster for Week 3 ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.

    Published: Tue, Sep 20 at 5:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Interested in return to Dallas

    Beasley said he'd want to rejoin the Cowboys if it meant playing with Dak Prescott again, Jori Epstein of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: It would mean exactly that with Prescott locked in as the franchise QB, but Beasley may not have such a warm relationship with the Dallas front office. The 33-year-old slot receiver reportedly has drawn interest from multiple teams since the Bills released him in mid-March.

    Published: Tue, Jul 26 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still unsigned

    Though Beasley remains unsigned, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network suggests "that's not for lack of interest."

    Analysis: With that in mind, Garafolo indicates that the Beasley -- who's coming off back-to-back 82-catch seasons with the Bills -- is staying patient as he waits for the right opportunity/offer to arrive. Depending on where he lands, the 33-year-old could find himself back on the PPR radar in 2022 if he ends up securing a key slot role for his new team.

    Published: Tue, Jul 26 at 10:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Heading elsewhere

    Beasley is set to be released by the Bills, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The writing was already on the wall here, as the player and team seemed to have a falling out that got worse over time and the Bills gave him permission to seek a trade earlier this month, something that never materialized. Beasley is still as shifty as anyone on short, middle-of-the-field routes, so he'll make a good pickup for the right team. Meanwhile, Gabriel Davis' star continues to brighten.

    Published: Thu, Mar 17 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Given permission to seek trade

    The Bills granted Beasley permission to seek a trade Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Garafolo adds that general manager Brandon Beane told him Thursday that the Bills would welcome the slot man back and "no door has been closed" -- however, at this stage, it looks like the 32-year-old could be on the move, either via a trade or by being cut, given his non-guaranteed salary for 2022. Beasley, who is approaching the final year of a four-year contract that he signed with with Buffalo in 2019, is coming off a 2021 campaign in which he recorded 82 catches (on 112 targets) for 693…read more

    Published: Fri, Mar 4 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves chains in playoff loss

    Beasley caught six passes on eight targets for 60 yards during Sunday's divisional-round loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: This was Beasley's best game since Week 14 against the Buccaneers, as he missed a game due to COVID protocols down the stretch and seemed to have a difficult time getting worked back into a major role in the offense following his return, not to mention he got booed every time he touched the ball in home games the rest of the way from fans not agreeing with his season-long strong stance against vaccinations. Beasley's 82-693-1 line is nothing to sniff at considering there are so many mouths to…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 24 at 6:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches in return

    Beasley secured two of six targets for 22 yards in the Bills' 29-15 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran possession man made his return after a one-game stay on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but even with Emmanuel Sanders (knee) out of action, he couldn't make much of an impact. In fairness, Josh Allen was extremely inaccurate and threw for just 120 yards overall, so Beasley could see a boost in his numbers versus the vulnerable Jets secondary in Week 18.

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from COVID-19 list

    The Bills activated Beasley (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

    Analysis: Although Beasley is unvaccinated, he'll be eligible to return to practice Wednesday after the NFL and NFL Players Association agreed Tuesday on changes to the COVID-19 return-to-play policy, which now allows all players who test positive for the virus to rejoin their teams after five-day isolation periods if asymptomatic or showing diminished symptoms. Gabriel Davis (illness) was also activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, so the Bills seem to have a good chance at having their…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ineligible for Week 16

    Beasley won't be available for Sunday's game against the Patriots after he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday due to testing positive for the virus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Because Beasley is abiding to the NFL protocols for unvaccinated players, he'll have to complete a 10-day quarantine following his positive test, regardless if he's asymptomatic or not. Since Beasley won't be eligible to rejoin the Bills until the middle of next week at the earliest, he'll miss out on a pivotal matchup with New England that could end up deciding the AFC East champion. With fellow wideout Emmanuel Sanders (knee) far from a safe bet to be available Sunday, the Bills could have to…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 21 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to COVID-19 list

    Beasley was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: The receiver will now attempt to get cleared in time for the biggest game of the Bills' season Sunday at New England. With Emmanuel Sanders week-to-week with a knee injury, Buffalo's passing game suddenly has major issues as the team prepares to face one of the league's better defenses in a hostile environment. It's not known yet whether Beasley tested positive for the virus or is a close contact.

    Published: Tue, Dec 21 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inefficient on eight targets

    Beasley caught four passes for 35 yards on eight targets against Carolina on Sunday.

    Analysis: Beasley arguably had a difficult matchup as Josh Allen (foot) dealt with a fiery Carolina pass rush, but the Panthers were also down two of their top three corners, so Beasley mostly worked against backups Sunday. Beasley's target volume was solid as it has been almost all year, but he continued his season-long struggles with getting open downfield. Beasley gets a rematch against the Patriots as Buffalo hits the road for Week 16.

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bounces back with nine grabs

    Beasley brought in nine of 11 targets for 64 yards in the Bills' 33-27 overtime loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Beasley's catch total led the Bills and was an especially welcome sight after the reliable veteran was held to one catch against the Patriots in the Week 13 Monday night loss. Beasley's yardage total was also his best since Week 8, as the 32-year-old hadn't eclipsed 46 receiving yards since that season-best 110-yard showing against the Dolphins until Sunday. Beasley will look to deliver another timely effort for managers in their fantasy postseason contests during a Week 15 home battle versus…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 6:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Poor game in poor conditions

    Beasley caught one of three targets for 11 yards in Monday's 14-10 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: Quarterback Josh Allen only completed 15 passes in the game, and that might be considered an accomplishment given the terrible weather and the fact that opposing QB Mac Jones only completed two throws. Beasley was open a few times in key moments, but between the howling wind and Allen either not finding him or being able to make a good throw, Beasley was limited to his second-worst output of the season. Expect a more productive performance from the entire Buffalo offense in a Week 14 matchup…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 10:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Five grabs in Thanksgiving win

    Beasley brought in all five targets for 46 yards in the Bills' 31-6 win over the Saints on Thursday night.

    Analysis: Beasley checked in second behind Stefon Diggs in receptions for the night, bouncing back to an extent from a trio of sub-par games where he'd failed to top 33 yards. Beasley is still capped by his typical short-area role, but the limitations are especially pronounced this season due to a figure of 6.7 yards per target that qualifies as his lowest figure in that category since 2017. His next opportunity to build up his yardage numbers comes in a Week 13 divisional clash with the Patriots on…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 25 at 9:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Thanksgiving Day

    Beasley (ribs) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: On a short week, Beasley was listed as limited for Monday and Tuesday's practice reports before upgrading to full Wednesday. Minus a Week 12 injury tag, Beasley will continue to play through the rib issue he's been managing in recent games. After logging just nine snaps in a Week 10 win over the Jets, he was on the field for 32 snaps in Sunday's blowout loss to the Colts, finishing with four receptions for 23 yards on five targets. Barring any in-game setbacks, Beasley should see his share of…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 24 at 8:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice after all

    Updating a previous report, Beasley (ribs) will be a limited participant rather than a full one in Tuesday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Though head coach Sean McDermott said earlier Tuesday that Beasley would take full reps in the team's main practice session ahead of a Thanksgiving Day game against the Saints, the veteran slot man was spotted on the field donning a red no-contact jersey, which implies that he'll be in line for limited work. Regardless, Beasley still looks on track to play Thursday, and he could see a more sizable role on offense now that his injury is further in the rear-view mirror. After he was capped at…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 23 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Regular practice ahead

    Head coach Sean McDermott said Beasley (ribs) will practice fully Tuesday ahead of the team's Thanksgiving Day game against the Saints, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: While Beasley is thus on track to play Thursday, he's clearly been limited in recent weeks, frequently sitting out plays he would normally be on the field for. A full practice should give managers a little more confidence that he'll be slightly less of an injury risk during the team's shortened week.

    Published: Tue, Nov 23 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still bothered by rib injury

    Beasley (ribs) was a limited participant during Monday's walk-through practice.

    Analysis: Beasley has been a fixture on Buffalo injury reports throughout November due to the rib issue, but he has yet to miss a game because of it. Even so, the Bills clearly have been managing his reps both in practices and in games the past two weeks. After playing just 16 percent of the offensive snaps in a Week 11 win over the Jets, Beasley bumped up to 57 percent of the snaps -- still below his usual level -- and finished with four receptions for 23 yards on five targets in Sunday's 41-15 loss to…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 11 contest

    Beasley (ribs) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.

    Analysis: According to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic, Beasley didn't take any contact in Friday's practice while he contends with the rib injury, but the Bills saw enough from the veteran slot man to give him the green light for the Week 11 contest. While he'll suit up Sunday, Beasley's workload could be managed to some degree, though likely not to the extent it was last week against the Jets. Beasley reeled in both of his targets for 15 yards on just nine snaps in the 45-17 win, with head coach Sean…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 19 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to limited practice

    Beasley (ribs) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday.

    Analysis: Beasley's return to the field Thursday indicates that his absence from Wednesday's practice was maintenance-related rather than indicative of a setback with the rib injury he has been managing. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Buffalo's slot man approaches Sunday's game against the Colts with an injury designation or fully cleared for Week 11 action.

    Published: Thu, Nov 18 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Spotted at practice Thursday

    Beasley (ribs) was present for Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: It remains to be seen how the Bills list Beasley's participation level, but a limited session would imply that the slot man's absence from Wednesday's practice was maintenance-related. While working through his rib issue in Week 10, Beasley was limited to just nine snaps in this past Sunday's 45-17 win over the Jets.

    Published: Thu, Nov 18 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined Wednesday

    Beasley (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Beasley was limited to just nine snaps in this past Sunday's 45-17 blowout win over the Jets, with head coach Sean McDermott noting afterward that the team was "trying to get [the receiver] through that game," per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com. With that in mind, Beasley's absence from the Bills' first Week 11 practice isn't overly surprising. As long as he returns to practice in some capacity Thursday, Beasley should be ready to play this weekend against the Colts.

    Published: Wed, Nov 17 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still muddling through rib pain

    Although he played in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Jets, Beasley (ribs) only played nine offensive snaps (two catches for 15 yards), and coach Sean McDermott noted Monday that the team was "trying to get him through that game," Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: That sounds like coach speak for the team not really needing to push it with the chain-moving Beasley in a blowout win against a weak opponent. Although Beasley didn't have an injury designation coming into the game, he's missed some practice time ever since taking a shot in a win against Miami on Halloween. Beasley did catch eight balls in last week's much closer loss to the Jaguars, so it looks like the team will be simply managing his reps (especially in practices) until he's further past…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 15 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear for Sunday

    Beasley (ribs) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's road game versus the Jets.

    Analysis: Beasley played through his rib injury last Sunday in Jacksonville after logging just one limited session, so managing a pair this week Thursday and Friday was enough for the Bills to clear him for game action. He's thus available to face a Jets defense that has yielded 8.5 yards per target (11th most in the NFL) to wide receivers this season.

    Published: Fri, Nov 12 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

    Beasley (ribs) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Beasley didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to a limited session Thursday suggests that his absence was more of a veteran rest scenario than an indication that he's suffered any setbacks with a rib issue that he played through last weekend versus the Jaguars. That said, he'll presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to head into Sunday's contest against the Jets minus a Week 10 injury designation.

    Published: Thu, Nov 11 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice

    Beasley (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Per Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site, head coach Sean McDermott previously suggested that Beasley's absence Wednesday would be considered a veteran rest day. The wide receiver headed into Week 9 listed as questionable, but he played through his rib issue in the 9-6 loss to the Jaguars while playing 45 of a possible 67 snaps on offense and catching eight of his 11 targets for 33 yards. Assuming Beasley returns to practice Thursday, he'll be on track to play this weekend against the Jets.

    Published: Wed, Nov 10 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays through rib injury

    Beasley (ribs) caught eight passes for 33 yards on 11 targets against Jacksonville on Sunday.

    Analysis: Between the rib injury and the pass-blocking struggles of the Buffalo offense, a lot was working against Beasley in what should have been one of his most favorable matchups of the season. Beasley's usage was highly inefficient, which is precisely the opposite of what he has been in the vast majority of his Buffalo career. The Bills have another fine matchup against the Jets in Week 10, and perhaps the results will be better than they were against the Jaguars.

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to go Sunday

    Beasley (ribs) is active for Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Beasley only managed one practice -- albeit a limited one -- this week while he contended with the rib injury, but the lack of reps won't prevent him from suiting up Sunday. The slot man is coming off one of his more productive outings of the season in the Bills' win over the Dolphins last weekend, when he produced 10 receptions for 110 yards on 13 targets. The continued absence of top tight end Dawson Knox (hand) could translate to steady involvement in the passing game for Beasley, though…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice, listed as questionable

    Beasley (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after returning to a limited practice Friday.

    Analysis: Beasley, who was briefly forced out of last weekend's win over the Dolphins, missed back-to-back practices Wednesday and Thursday, but his return to a limited session Friday suggests that he has a shot to suit up this weekend. The Week 9 status of Buffalo's slot man, who caught 10 passes (on 13 targets) for 110 yards versus Miami -- will be clarified prior to the first wave of games Sunday, with the Bills kicking off at 1:00 ET.

    Published: Fri, Nov 5 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains sidelined Thursday

    Beasley (ribs) missed practice again Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Beasley, who briefly left this past Sunday's win over the Dolphins, now has missed back-to-back practices. What he's able to do Friday therefore should be telling with regard to the slot receiver's chances of suiting up Sunday against the Jaguars. Beasley is coming off a 10-catch, 110-yard effort (on 13 targets) in Buffalo's Week 8 win over Miami.

    Published: Thu, Nov 4 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice

    Beasley (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown notes that Beasley did leave Sunday's win over the Dolphins briefly, but the Bills' slot man ended up logging 52 of a possible 73 snaps on offense while catching 10 of his 13 targets for 110 yards. Beasley's participation level in Thursday's practice should add a degree of clarity with regard to his status for this weekend's game against the Jaguars.

    Published: Wed, Nov 3 at 12:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Prolific receiving day in win

    Beasley secured 10 of 13 targets for 110 yards in the Bills' 26-11 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Analysis: On a day when the Bills' normally potent passing attack largely was muted for three quarters, Beasley managed to cobble together an outstanding fantasy performance, especially from a PPR perspective. His yardage total was a season high, while his reception tally was his second best of the campaign. Despite the stellar numbers Sunday, Beasley's fantasy managers know all too well how volatile his production has been -- he also has two- and one-catch efforts in his last four games -- so he'll…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 2:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Touchdown versus Titans

    Beasley caught seven of nine targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 34-31 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Beasley trailed only Stefon Diggs in receptions and targets from quarterback Josh Allen, who escaped the pocket to find Beasley on a 29-yard touchdown just before halftime. That play gave the wideout his first score of the campaign, which along with his yardage was a nice way to bounce back from consecutive quiet outings prior. The veteran slot receiver will now embark on Buffalo's bye week before returning to face Miami in Week 8.

    Published: Mon, Oct 18 at 9:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back-to-back clunkers

    Beasley caught just one of two targets for five yards in Buffalo's 38-20 win over Kansas City on Sunday night.

    Analysis: Considering just how fantastic Beasley was all of last season and the early part of this one, managers have to be grossly disappointed seeing the Bills put up 78 points over the last two games and Beasley having a horrible 3-21-0 combined line over that span. Tight end Dawson Knox and veteran receiver Emmanuel Sanders have become major producers in this offense, and that's pushed down Stefon Diggs and Beasley from their normal levels of output. Beasley will have his days -- he's too much of a…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lowest output of season

    Beasley caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's win over the Texans.

    Analysis: Reading too much into Beasley's disappointing output seems foolish in a 40-0 game, especially after he posted an 11-98-0 line Week 3. What shouldn't be ignored, however, is the emergence of Dawson Knox -- four TD catches in the last three games -- and the fact that Emmanuel Sanders is producing more than an injured John Brown was able to do last year. That means Beasley could be more of a hit-or-miss option in 2021 depending on game script, even though he's still the team's go-to slot receiver…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up catches in win

    Beasley secured 11 of 13 targets for 98 yards in the Bills' 43-21 win over Washington on Sunday.

    Analysis: It was a prototypical Beasley stat line, with the veteran possession receiver not notching a catch longer than 22 yards and easily establishing a new season high in receptions along the way. Beasley also tied his high-water mark in targets, and he once more could wreak havoc against the Texans in a favorable Week 4 matchup.

    Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest production in win

    Beasley caught all four of his targets for 36 yards during Sunday's win over the Dolphins.

    Analysis: The pass-heavy Bills took control of the game early and were content to run the ball more than usual. Even with the addition of Emmanuel Sanders, Beasley still seems like the No. 2 option in the passing game, but there are a lot of mouths to feed even in this high-powered offense. Plus, running back Devin Singletary and tight end Dawson Knox simply look like better players this season. Beasley should maintain his value as a deep WR option, but it's hard to see much upside beyond that. Last…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 7:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rests Wednesday

    Beasley received a rest day during Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Beasley's day off may have been a needed mental break as well, as the Bills are coming off a tough loss, and he was booed by some of the crowd during Sunday's opener in light of his vocal stance about the COVID-19 vaccine. None of this should affect Beasley's role in the offense, as he's one of Josh Allen's favorite targets, and he drew a whopping 13 looks in the Week 1 loss. He should remain a big part of the game plan Sunday against the Dolphins, especially if Gabriel Davis (ankle) can't suit…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 15 at 6:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Busy in Week 1 loss

    Beasley secured eight of 13 targets for 60 yards in the Bills' 23-16 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Beasley furnished his usual reception-heavy stat line while checking in second behind Stefon Diggs in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The sure-handed veteran filled his usual slot role, and at least for Week 1, his workload was wholly unaffected by the presence of new No. 2 receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Beasley will look to reprise his strong season-opening performance when the Bills travel to South Florida to tangle with the Dolphins in Week 2.

    Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches four passes

    Beasley caught four of five targets for 52 yards in the first half of Saturday's preseason game against the Packers.

    Analysis: Josh Allen threw 26 passes on three drives, despite not having Stefon Diggs (knee) in the lineup. Apart from Buffalo's star quarterback, Beasley and Gabriel Davis were the stars of the afternoon, both topping 50 yards one day after being removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Targets will be a bit harder to come by with Diggs likely back for Week 1 against Pittsburgh, but the Bills should be able to keep all four WRs involved on a weekly basis, in part by using four-wide formations.

    Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suited up for preseason game

    Beasley is in uniform and going through pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's preseason matchup with Green Bay, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: It looks like Beasley and Gabriel Davis may play despite spending most of the week on the reserve/COVID-19 list. In addition to those two, Stefon Diggs (knee) and Emmanuel Sanders are going through warmups, potentially giving QB Josh Allen his top four wide receivers.

    Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Removed from COVID-19 list

    Beasley was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday afternoon.

    Analysis: Beasley missed a few days of practice and could be out for Saturday's exhibition with the Packers. Either way, he's expected to enter Week 1 against Pittsburgh in his familiar slot role, though the Bills can also give Emmanuel Sanders some of those snaps if they want projected No. 4 receiver Gabriel Davis on the field as a deep threat. Beasley gets an interesting matchup to start the season, facing a Pittsburgh defense that lost long-time slot corner Mike Hilton to the division-rival Bengals…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 27 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on COVID-19 list

    Beasley was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

    Analysis: Beasley and fellow wideout Gabriel Davis were close contacts of a Bills employee who tested positive for COVID-19. Both should return to practice next week if they continue to test negative.

    Published: Tue, Aug 24 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands in five-day reentry protocol

    Beasley and teammate Gabriel Davis have been removed from the Bills' facility and now must undergo a five-day reentry process after they were deemed close contacts of someone who tested positive for COVID-19, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

    Analysis: Patriots QB Cam Newton currently is stuck in the same five-day process, albeit for different reasons. Beasley and Davis thus figure to miss the entire week of practice as well as the preseason finale against Green Bay on Aug. 28. Beasley probably wouldn't have played anyway, given his lengthy NFL track record and familiarity with OC Brian Daboll's scheme. The veteran slot receiver likely will return to practice next week, giving him two weeks to gear up for a Sept. 12 season opener against…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 24 at 6:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • No indication of sitting out

    Beasley, who has been vocal about his stance on COVID-19 vaccinations and the league's protocols, was present at the team's first training camp practice Wednesday and shared some statements to explain his thoughts with both the press and teammates, Maddy Glab if the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Some had speculated that Beasley was so frustrated by the league's handling of virus protocols that he might be willing to sit out the season, but that won't be the case. He's also cleared the air with some of his teammates who may not share the same views. While Beasley could make some comments defending fellow players that choose not to get vaccinated this season, he appears set to go full steam ahead with the 2021 season as the Bills try to improve off last season's AFC Championship Game…read more

    Published: Wed, Jul 28 at 11:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out team drills

    Beasley, who played through a leg fracture at the end of last season, did not join team drills during this week's minicamp practices but participated in individual drills and appeared to be running at full speed, Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: It sounds like Beasley has a good chance at being close to full-go by the time training camp rolls around in July, though we'll keep tabs on his progress. Beasley posted career highs in catches (82) and yards (967) in 2020 and probably is the most important factor in the Bills' high-powered offense after Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs.

    Published: Thu, Jun 17 at 7:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays through leg fracture

    Beasley played through a fractured fibula during the playoffs, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Bills listed Beasley with a knee injury from Week 17 through the AFC Championship Game, never revealing any details. The slot receiver missed only one game (the regular-season finale) but said the injury bothered him during the first two rounds of the playoffs. Beasley felt better during the AFCCG loss to Kansas City, and he expects to have a normal offseason after catching seven passes in his final appearance of the campaign. The 31-year-old should be safe in Buffalo for the third season…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 25 at 11:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in receiving

    Beasley caught seven of nine targets for 88 yards in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

    Analysis: Beasley finished as the Bills' leading receiver on a night where the usually dominant duo of Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs were held in check. The slot specialist took another step forward in his second season with Buffalo, setting new career bests in receptions (82) and yardage (967) while hitting pay dirt four times across 15 contests during the regular season. Even with consistent improvements, the veteran receiver was only a must-roster player in PPR formats, offering a high floor and…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 24 at 9:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Sunday's game

    Beasley (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Kansas City, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Beasley has been dealing with the same knee injury since late December, missing Week 17 before catching seven passes for only 57 yards in two playoff games. A return to full participation Friday suggests he'll be fine for his usual role, and he could even see a few extra snaps if No. 4 receiver Gabriel Davis (questionable - ankle) isn't able to play.

    Published: Fri, Jan 22 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Beasley (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

    Analysis: The Wednesday practice report was Buffalo's first one without Beasley's name on it since Week 16, but it turns out he's still dealing with the same knee injury. His Friday practice status bears watching, as a mid-week downgrade isn't ideal. Isaiah McKenzie took most of the slot snaps when Beasley missed Week 17, which was also the first 100-yard game of Gabriel Davis' career. Davis is now dealing with an ankle injury, missing practice Wednesday and Thursday.

    Published: Thu, Jan 21 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs no catches in divisional round

    Beasley did not haul in either of his targets during Saturday's 17-3 divisional-round win against the Ravens.

    Analysis: Beasley was limited throughout the practice week because of a knee injury, but he was able to suit up against Baltimore to remain with just one game absence on the season. Buffalo didn't lean on the veteran wideout, instead distributing 22 of 30 WR targets to Stefon Diggs and John Brown. A dud against the Ravens marks Beasley's first no-catch performance of the 2020 campaign, though it's notable he was capable of pushing through the same knee issue en route to seven catches and 57 yards in the…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 16 at 11:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited but good for Saturday

    Beasley (knee) practiced on a limited basis for the third straight time Thursday but does not have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: The valuable slot receiver is clearly playing below 100 percent, but it's also pretty much a certainty that he'll be out there Saturday for the primetime Saturday night matchup.

    Published: Thu, Jan 14 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited again Wednesday

    Beasley (knee) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice session.

    Analysis: The Bills are taking things slowly with their top slot receiver while he manages the knee issue, and it wouldn't be surprising if he was limited again Thursday in the final practice session of the week. Beasley seems headed for a questionable designation for the divisional-round game versus the Ravens, but he should be ready to go after previously playing through the injury in last week's wild-card win over the Colts.

    Published: Wed, Jan 13 at 12:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to open practice week

    Beasley was listed as a limited participant Tuesday due to a knee injury.

    Analysis: The knee issue is what had Beasley as a major question mark entering Saturday's wild-card win over the Colts, yet he gutted it out and caught seven balls in the victory. Beasley didn't practice at all until late in the week last week, so this news bodes well for the team, even though the tough receiver is obviously playing banged up, and it's reportedly more than just the knee issue.

    Published: Tue, Jan 12 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven catches in playoff win

    Beasley (knee) caught all seven of his targets for 57 yards in Saturday's 27-24 wild-card round win over the Colts.

    Analysis: Beasley was a game-time decision but gutted it out and played well, leading the team in catches. The veteran slot receiver will look to heal up further by next week's AFC divisional round game, and he should continue to serve as a security blanket for quarterback Josh Allen in the pass-heavy Bills offense.

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to action Saturday

    Beasley (knee) is active for Saturday's game against the Colts.

    Analysis: Beasley emerged from Week 16 with a knee injury that ultimately kept him sidelined in the regular-season finale. As the Bills prepared for the wild-card round, he didn't practice until Thursday, when he logged a limited session. That appearance was enough for Beasley to join Stefon Diggs (oblique) on the active roster Saturday as Buffalo takes on the Colts' 20th-ranked pass defense (241.6 yards per game).

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely set to play

    Beasley (knee) is expected to play in Saturday's wild-card game against the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Both Beasley and Stefon Diggs (oblique) were listed as questionable following the team's final injury report, but it seems as if the Bills will have their full complement of weapons available ahead of the pivotal playoff match. Expect to see the team confirm the wide receiver's availability closer to the 1:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Saturday's game

    Beasley (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Colts.

    Analysis: Beasley made his first appearance on the practice field in two weeks Thursday, logging a limited session. There's a cloud hanging over his head regarding his availability this weekend, which also can be said for Stefon Diggs (oblique). The status of both will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Saturday's 1:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to field

    Beasley (knee) was spotted at practice Thursday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Analysis: As was Stefon Diggs (oblique), with the duo's status for Wild-Card Weekend likely to be solidified later Thursday, when the Bills' injury report for Saturday's game against the Colts is released. Prior to his return to the field Thursday, Beasley had logged consecutive 'DNP' listings.

    Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still not practicing

    Beasley (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Beasley and Stefon Diggs (oblique) both sat out Wednesday's practice. Though the Bills remain optimistic Diggs will be available Saturday's wild-card matchup against Indianapolis, Beasley's status remains murkier. The veteran slot man hasn't practiced in any capacity since injuring his knee in a Dec. 28 win over the Patriots.

    Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • DNP to start week

    Beasley (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

    Analysis: Coach Sean McDermott called the valuable slot man "week-to-week" in his Monday statements, so Beasley's status for Saturday's playoff opener is in serious jeopardy at this stage, a belief augmented by the team signing several receivers to its practice squad the past few days. If Beasley's knee does start to rally, the fact that the Bills play the opening game of this weekend's six-game playoff slate adds one final challenge, though perhaps that at least will make the decision on whether to use…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 5 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still week-to-week

    Coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Beasley (knee) is still considered week-to-week, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: McDermott also said that the Bills will "see what tomorrow brings" with regard to Beasley's health, a hint that his status for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Colts could come down to how much he's able to do in practice. Gabriel Davis once again would stand to join Stefon Diggs and John Brown in three-receiver sets if Beasley can't suit up this weekend.

    Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined in Week 17

    The Bills have ruled Beasley (knee) out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Beasley wasn't able to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday, effectively sealing his fate for the regular-season finale. Fortunately for the Bills, their receiving corps will be fortified by the return of John Brown, who will suit up Sunday after missing the previous five games with an ankle injury followed by a short stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Look for Brown, Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis to operate as the team's starting receivers Week 17, though all three could have…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out again Friday

    Beasley (knee) won't take part in Friday's practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 31-year-old has been unable to practice all week after picking up the knee injury during the Week 16 win over the Patriots, putting his availability in doubt for Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins. The Bills previously labeled Beasley week-to-week, so he seems unlikely to be available for the final game of the regular season. John Brown was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, and he'll likely step back in as Buffalo's No. 2 wide receiver this weekend.

    Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 7:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Thursday

    Beasley (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

    Analysis: With Beasley more week-to-week than day-to-day at this stage, he could be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins as soon as Friday. If that ends up being the case, added Week 17 opportunities would be available for some combo of Gabriel Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and Andre Roberts.

    Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Iffy for Week 17

    Beasley was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report due to a knee issue, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Bills are labeling Beasley as week-to-week with the injury, so at this stage, the wideout appears questionable -- at best -- for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. If Beasley misses the contest, added opportunities would be available for the likes of Gabriel Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and Andre Roberts.

    Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Termed 'week-to-week' with leg issue

    Coach Sean McDermott called Cole Beasley "week-to-week" with the leg injury he suffered during Monday's 38-9 win at New England, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: According to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com, Beasley got banged up near the end of the game and made his way to the locker room early, capping him to a season-low 17 receiving yards on three catches and five targets. Because of how McDermott spoke of Beasley, the veteran wide receiver seems in danger of missing Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, but in the end it may be the prudent decision to make for a team with high aspirations this postseason.

    Published: Tue, Dec 29 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in blowout win

    Beasley caught three of five targets for 17 yards in Monday night's 38-9 win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: Beasley's lowest yardage output of the campaign somehow came on a night when quarterback Josh Allen passed for 320 yards and four touchdowns. Although the veteran had put forth a few duds across an otherwise outstanding campaign, it was still surprising to see Beasley not get in on Monday's runaway win more significantly. He'll aim to bounce back in Week 17 versus the Dolphins.

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 8:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Builds on career season

    Beasley secured eight of 10 targets for 112 yards during Saturday's 48-19 win against the Broncos.

    Analysis: Beasley continues to expand upon a career year, posting his fifth 100-yard receiving performance of 2020 after logging just three such performances in 31 appearances between 2018 and 2019. Though the 31-year-old endured a quieter week with five catches for 41 yards and no scores last Sunday night against Pittsburgh, his workload has remained steady with double-digit targets over four of the Bills' past five games. A Week 16 matchup at New England appears less than ideal, however, as Beasley…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 19 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Five catches in big win

    Beasley caught five of 10 targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 26-15 win over Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Beasley came back down to earth after a season-high 130 yards and a touchdown against the 49ers last week. Even with the modest output, the veteran slot man is on pace for the first 1,000-yard season of his career. Josh Allen's incredible leap as a passer has certainly helped Beasley's output, as he is a reliable option in PPR formats this year. The Broncos are on tap for Week 15, but luckily for Beasley and his fantasy managers, All-Pro slot corner Chris Harris Jr. plays for a different AFC…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 12:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces pass catchers in win

    Beasley brought in nine of 11 targets for 130 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 34-24 win over the 49ers on Monday night.

    Analysis: The shifty veteran opened the scoring on the night for the Bills with a nifty five-yard touchdown grab early in the second quarter. Despite a temporary exit from the contest in the first half due to a possible head injury, Beasley ended up leading the Bills in receiving yardage while tying fellow wideout Stefon Diggs for the team lead in targets. It was the fourth 100-yard effort of the season for Beasley, who now needs 203 receiving yards over his last four games to post the first 1,000-yard…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 8:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns Monday

    Beasley has returned to Monday's matchup with the 49ers.

    Analysis: Beasley originally left the contest early in the first quarter in order to be evaluated for a head injury. He has presumably passed the medical staff's tests, as he is back on the field. Look for him to continue his usual role in the passing game assuming he avoids any setbacks.

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 5:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Evaluated for head injury

    Beasley left Monday's matchup with the 49ers in order to be evaluated for a head injury.

    Analysis: Beasley sustained the injury early in the first quarter. The severity of the issue is unknown at this time, but he'll need to pass the medical staff's tests in order to return. The veteran pass catcher recorded two receptions for 34 yards prior to exiting.

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws TD pass to fellow wideout

    Beasley secured two of four targets for 25 receiving yards and tossed a 20-yard touchdown to Gabriel Davis on his only pass attempt during Sunday's 27-17 win against the Chargers.

    Analysis: Beasley's first two career pass attempts in 2016 and 2018 both went for incompletions, but his third NFL throw helped Buffalo push its advantage to eight points at the 9:44 mark of the second quarter Sunday. The SMU product has offered a lowered fantasy floor since Week 8, managing more than 40 receiving yards just once over his past four games. Huge performances of 11 receptions and 100-plus receiving yards Weeks 7 and 10 help compensate for the quieter outings, however. Beasley has registered…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tops century mark in Arizona

    Beasley caught 11 of 13 targets for 109 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-30 loss to the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Beasley led the Bills in receiving on the afternoon en route to his third 100-yard performance of the season. The veteran slot receiver heads into Buffalo's bye week with 55 catches, 642 yards and three TDs, putting him on pace for his first career 1,000-yard campaign.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back-to-back disappointments

    Beasley caught all three targets for 39 yards in Buffalo's win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

    Analysis: Beasley has posted a few big games this season, but when all the offensive weapons are healthy -- as is the case now -- it's tricky for him to find week-to-week consistency. Stefon Diggs is always going to be the top target monster, but Sunday John Brown and rookie Gabriel Davis both saw more looks than Beasley. No. 11 will have his moments since he's by far the team's best slot receiver, but he's been pushed down the pecking order with the return to health of some other regulars.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lowest catch total of 2020

    Beasley caught both of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: One might think Beasley -- a short-area specialist -- would have been the beneficiary of a rainy, windy day that prevented much deep throwing for either team, but the Bills had the lead most of the game and ended up throwing only 18 times. Beasley certainly has better games in store, and his 41-494-2 line is nothing to sniff at for a No. 3 receiver, though the only sure thing in the Buffalo offense at RB/WR/TE remains Stefon Diggs. Everyone else simply has to pick their spots.

    Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 9:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading receiver in Week 7 win

    Beasley caught 11 of 12 targets for 112 yards in Sunday's 18-10 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Beasley paced the Bills in targets, catches and receiving yards with Stefon Diggs (six catches for 48 yards) held in check and John Brown (knee) sitting out. The 5-foot-8 slot receiver hadn't previously been targeted more than seven times in a game this season, so Beasley will be hard-pressed to match this output against the Patriots in Week 8.

    Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone Monday

    Beasley caught four of six targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 26-17 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Beasley trailed only Stefon Diggs in all major receiving categories for the Bills, embodying a reliable underneath option for quarterback Josh Allen during a rainy game that curtailed vertical passing. While Beasley did go for a 22-yard gain Monday, his eight-yard touchdown still marked his biggest impact, as it brought Buffalo within one score midway through the fourth quarter. That play also gave Beasley a touchdown in two of his last three outings, adding a scoring punch to his usually…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Six catches Tuesday

    Beasley caught all six of his targets for 53 yards in Tuesday's 42-16 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Beasley tied his season high in catches while topping 50 yards for the fourth time in five games. The veteran slot receiver should continue to serve as a high-floor safety valve for quarterback Josh Allen when the Bills host the Chiefs on Monday.

    Published: Tue, Oct 13 at 7:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Resumes practicing fully

    Beasley (foot) returned to a full practice Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Beasley's Week 5 status gains more import with fellow wide receiver John Brown currently slowed by a calf injury. Although Beasley's healthy enough to play this weekend, it remains to be seen if Sunday's scheduled game against Tennessee occurs, given that multiple members of the Titans' organization have tested positive for COVID-19.

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in Wednesday's session

    Beasley (foot) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Beasley exited the Bills' win over the Raiders this past weekend due to the foot injury, though he was ultimately able to return. With that in mind, Beasley seems more likely than not to suit up Sunday against the TItans in Week 5, though the injury could continue to limit his activity in practice for the next day or two.

    Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in victory

    Beasley caught three of four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-23 win over the Raiders.

    Analysis: Beasley finished fourth on the team in targets but did quite well with the looks he received, converting an 11-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter. The veteran reached the end zone for the first time this season Sunday, and while his yardage total was his lowest of the season, he is still on pace to top 1,000 yards for the campaign. He left briefly in the first half because of a foot injury but was able to return to the contest. If he is at full strength, Beasley should continue to serve…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 9:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back on field Sunday

    Beasley (foot) returned to Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prior to his departure in the first half, Beasley had two catches for 18 yards and a touchdown. He'll look to help the Bills close out a fourth consecutive victory to start the season.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures foot

    Beasley was forced out of Sunday's game against the Raiders with a foot injury.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit from Sunday's contest, Beasley caught both of his targets for 18 yards with a TD. The Bills' slot man headed into Week 4 action with a 15/228/0 stat line through his team's first three outings.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading receiver in wild win

    Beasley caught six of seven targets for a team-high 100 yards in Sunday's 35-32 win over the Rams.

    Analysis: Beasley hasn't been on the receiving end of any of Josh Allen's 10 passing touchdowns through three weeks, but the veteran slot receiver's yardage total has climbed in each game. He has 15 catches for 228 yards ahead of a Week 4 trip to Las Vegas.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No designation for Week 3

    Beasley (hip/thumb) practiced fully for the second straight day Friday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's showdown against the Rams, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Beasley is all set for his usual slot role. Perhaps he'll be counted on for an extra look or two this week, with tight end Dawson Knox (concussion) and running back Zack Moss (toe) being ruled out for the contest.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to full participation

    Beasley (hip/thumb) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Beasley was held out of the Bills' first session of Week 3 on Wednesday, but his return to full work a day later implies that neither the hip nor the thumb injury are major concerns for the wideout. He should be cleared to fill his normal role as the Bills' top option out of the slot Sunday against the Rams.

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at it Thursday

    Beasley (hip/thumb) is back on the practice field Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: We'll see if Beasley gets a "limited" or "full" designation, but it sounds like minor aches and bruises and we're not really concerned about his status for the Week 3 tilt against the Rams. The slot receiver has produced a 9-128-0 line on 13 targets through two games.

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice Wednesday

    Beasley didn't practice Wednesday due to hip and thumb injuries.

    Analysis: Beasley is making his first appearance on the injury report this season after catching nine balls in his first two weeks. His absence could be mostly for precautionary purposes, but those considering the slot receiver in fantasy lineups for his Week 3 matchup with the Rams will still want to track his participation in practices Thursday and Friday.

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records five catches against Phins

    Beasley hauled in five of six targets for 70 receiving yards during Sunday's 31-28 win against the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Stefon Diggs had a huge day in corralling eight of 13 targets for 153 yards and a score, but Beasley finished tied with John Brown for second on the team in targets. Buffalo's passing attack continues to be potent, albeit against the Jets and Dolphins so far, racking up an NFL-high 719 yards through the air in two contests. Beasley has established a characteristic stat line of nine catches for 128 yards through two games. The Bills face a Rams defense Week 3 that has yet to allow a receiving…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 4:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Usual role in Week 1

    Beasley caught four of seven targets for 58 yards with no scores in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: This is a classic Beasley stat line, the good news being there was still some volume left over after Stefon Diggs, John Brown and Devin Singletary all got their usual looks in the passing game. The one kicker is that with two highly regarded receivers this season -- Diggs and Brown -- as opposed to just one, Beasley will almost never be the go-to guy unless the Bills find themselves in a situation where the opponent is giving them nothing but underneath passes for more than one drive.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Off of NFI list

    The Bills activated Beasley (back) from the active/non-football injury list Wednesday, Vic Carucci of The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: Beasley kicked off training camp on the NFI list due to an upper-back issue, but it wasn't serious enough to extend into the practice portion of August activities. The Bills are set to take the field in the coming days, when he'll start to get acclimated with new wideout Stefon Diggs. In any case, Beasley's standing as the slot receiver in the Buffalo offense should ensure a steady floor after he took on a career-high 106 targets last season.

    Published: Wed, Aug 12 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Working through back issue

    Beasley was placed on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday due to an upper-back issue, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: The team's No. 3 wideout should have plenty of time to recover ahead of the team's Week 1 game. He already has the benefit of continuity with the Bills' offense and quarterback Josh Allen, but his situation remains worth monitoring nonetheless. Assuming the issue subsides, the biggest question surrounding Beasley's value will be how much the presence of offseason acquisition Stefon Diggs affects the team's other receivers.

    Published: Wed, Jul 29 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Diggs not a threat?

    Quarterback Josh Allen said last week that Beasley's production will be helped and not hurt by the addition of Stefon Diggs this offseason, The Buffalo News reports. "I think this is going to give them an opportunity to have more chances to catch the ball," Allen said on Sirius XM NFL Radio in reference to Beasley and fellow receiver John Brown. "They had career years and everybody talking about the addition of Stefon Diggs will hurt their value. I think it's the other way around ... Cole, on the inside, if you put a nickel on him, he's a tough cover in man-to-man."

    Analysis: We're not completely sold on increased production for either Brown or Beasley, as the Bills prefer to maintain a strong running game to go with their top-level defense and there are only so many balls to go around for Diggs, Brown, Beasley, tight end Dawson Knox and running back Devin Singletary. However, Beasley is the clear slot guy and it's likely the other guys will be competing against each other with more frequency than the guy who sticks to short, over-the-middle patterns. Beasley put up…read more

    Published: Sat, Jul 4 at 8:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still has top-three role

    Beasley, Stefon Diggs and John Brown are expected to serve as the Bills' top three wide receivers in 2020.

    Analysis: The Diggs trade is great news for the Buffalo offense but far less promising for Beasley's target volume. The former Cowboy was mostly limited to slot work in three-wide formations early last season, eventually progressing to a role in two-WR sets as he played more than 80 percent of snaps in five of his final six regular-season games. Beasley once again figures to be limited to three-receiver alignments now that Diggs is in the picture, so a reprisal of last year's 106 targets will be tricky…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 30 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Frustrated after playoff loss

    Beasley expressed disappointed about his lack of opportunities during the Bills' 22-19 postseason loss to Houston on Jan. 4, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

    Analysis: Beasley was limited to 64 percent snap share and five targets in a wild-card game that saw Josh Allen throw 46 passes. The slot receiver played more than 80 percent of snaps in five of his final six games during the regular season, only to lose some work to Duke Williams -- 10 targets, 66 percent snap share -- in the playoff loss. Williams dropped a couple passes and was limited to 4.9 yards per target, so he didn't make the best case for himself heading into the offseason. Beasley will turn 31…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 29 at 7:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Week 17

    Beasley is among the inactives for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Buffalo is locked into the No. 5 seed in the AFC and several of the team's veteran starters aren't even suiting up. Get Beasley out of your lineup, and overall, Buffalo seems like one of those teams in a boat you're better off avoiding from a fantasy standpoint this week.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • May play only partial game

    Beasley and other Bills starters could be rested in the finale against the Jets, The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: Week 17 is always filled with fantasy landmines, so part of the task at hand for any owner still playing out their league is to figure out which NFL teams are playing to win and which teams are playing to keep guys healthy and fresh for the playoffs. While coach Sean McDermott tipped off that the Bills will probably use some or all of their starters for a portion of Sunday's game, it'd be a big surprise if they went the whole way or even into the second half, as the team cannot change its No. 5…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tops 100 yards

    Beasley hauled in seven of his 12 targets for 108 yards in the Bills' Week 16 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: Beasley was one of only two Bills receivers to record multiple catches and also accounted for seven of the team's 13 receptions in the contest. Though not regularly a part of his production profile, Beasley brought some big-play ability as well, gaining more than 10 yards on five of his touches. Overall, Beasley has had a productive first season in Buffalo and is nine receptions short of a new career high. However, he may not play a full complement of snaps in the team's Week 17 matchup against…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to one catch

    Beasley caught one of six targets for six yards in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Steelers.

    Analysis: After three straight weeks with a touchdown, Beasley struggled Sunday, finishing with a season-low one catch. The rest of the Bills' passing offense struggled as well against a tough Pittsburgh defense. Beasley will look to bounce back against the Patriots in Week 16.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores for third straight game

    Beasley caught four of seven targets for 29 yards and a touchdown, plus a two-point conversion, during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Beasley finished third on the team in targets, and although he finished second in receptions, his mark of 7.3 yards per catch was rather unimpressive. He did manage to haul in a three-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, however, giving him three scores in his last three games. Beasley is up to six trips to the end zone on the season and will look to add to his numbers next Sunday against the Steelers.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 9:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Revenge game against Cowboys

    Beasley caught six of seven targets for a season-high 110 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 26-15 win over the Cowboys.

    Analysis: The former Cowboys slot receiver had plenty of experience playing in Dallas on Thanksgiving, and his comfort level with the national stage showed as he wound up leading both teams in receiving yards on the day. Beasley's 110 yards was only two shy of his career best, set in 2015, and he's emerged as one of Josh Allen's most trusted options since Buffalo's Week 6 bye, finding the end zone in five of the last seven games.

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads way for pass offense

    Beasley finished Sunday's 20-3 win over Denver having caught six of nine passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.

    Analysis: Beasley led the Bills across receiving categories Sunday as Denver, for the most part, attempted to take away John Brown. Beasley stepped up to the challenge, gaining 30-yards on a catch-and-run crosser to set up a second-quarter field goal and then splitting the seam during the first drive of the second half to reel in an 18-yard touchdown. Beasley is finding a groove in Buffalo with at least four catches in each of his last three games and four touchdowns in his last six outings. Thursday…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Snags four passes in win

    Beasley caught all four of his targets for 38 total yards during Sunday's 37-20 win over Miami.

    Analysis: Beasley's biggest play came early in the third quarter in which he beat his man to the inside from the slot and went for a 15-yard gain to set up a Buffalo touchdown. The veteran receiver had a nice three-game scoring streak in Weeks 7 through 9, but he has not otherwise found the end zone this season and has topped 50 total yards just thrice. He remains at his best as a high-volume underneath target. Next up is Denver's top-five-rated pass defense.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches 74 receiving yards

    Beasley caught four of six targets for 74 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Browns.

    Analysis: Beasley finished second on the team in catches and receiving yards in this one while ranking third in targets. He generated the team's longest play from scrimmage on the day and finished with an impressive average of 18.5 yards per target. Beasley's three-game touchdown streak came to an end, but he remains a focal point of the passing game and will look to return to the end zone in next Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another score

    Beasley caught both of his targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 24-9 win over Washington.

    Analysis: The good news is that the little guy has now scored in three straight games. The flip side is that for some reason he only played 45 percent of the offensive snaps, an odd season low considering it was a close game for much of the afternoon and Beasley was unhurt. We'll chalk it up to the game plan for now, though his playing time and his production outside the touchdown string merit watching. Beasley hasn't caught more than three balls in any of the last four games, and he's only eclipsed…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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