In Week 5 against the Bills, Stefon Diggs, in his first game back at Highmark Stadium since being traded, recorded 10 receptions for 146 yards on 12 targets, his most receiving yards in a game since Week 6, 2022.

Remains quiet in Week 13 win

Diggs secured three of four targets for 26 yards in the Patriots' 33-15 win over the Giants on Monday night.

Analysis: Despite Drake Maye throwing for 282 yards on 24 completions, Diggs was once again a minor player in the air attack. The veteran wideout has 46 yards or fewer in five of his last six games, including back-to-back sub-30-yard tallies. Nevertheless, Diggs has the ability to resurface in a passing game that spreads the wealth around to different targets on a weekly basis, and such an instance could come in a Week 15 matchup against his old Bills teammates on Sunday, Dec. 14 following a Week 14 bye.

Just two grabs in Week 12 win

Diggs caught two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.

Analysis: Quarterback Drake Maye focused most of his attention on veteran tight end Hunter Henry, who erupted for a 7-115-1 line on 10 targets, while Diggs' two catches actually tied for the team lead among Patriots' wideouts. The three targets also tied for his season low, but Diggs has still caught multiple passes in every game this season, en route a 61-679-3 line on 75 targets through 12 contests. He'll look to bounce back in Week 13 against the Giants.

Eclipses century mark in win

Diggs secured nine of 11 targets for 105 yards in the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday night.

Analysis: Diggs led the Patriots across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night, posting his third 100-yard game of a resurgent season in the process. The veteran wideout recorded a pair of catches of 20-plus yards as well, and his reception tally was his second highest of the campaign. Diggs seemed to benefit from the absence of Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) on Thursday, but the former's target volume could take at least a slight hit if the latter is able to return for a favorable…read more

Key TD grab in win

Diggs brought in five of eight targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 28-23 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Analysis: It was a prototypical stat line for Diggs, who did a lot of the dirty work in the short and medium passing windows as customary. The veteran wideout also recorded a touchdown for a third consecutive game on the final play of the first half, recording a nifty one-yard scoring grab in close quarters. Diggs' yardage total was also his second highest of the last five games, and he should continue filling a key role in Thursday night's divisional battle versus the Jets.

Scores TD in Week 9 win

Diggs caught three of four targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-23 win over the Falcons.

Analysis: Diggs scored an 11-yard touchdown in the second quarter on a diving effort to the pylon, but that was his only catch of the first half, during which fellow wide receiver Kayshon Boutte exited due to a hamstring injury. Despite Diggs' modest involvement, the veteran wide receiver finished third on the team in receiving yards behind DeMario Douglas (100) and Hunter Henry (51). After opening the season with a seven-game touchdown drought, Diggs will take a two-game scoring streak into a Week 10…read more

Upgrades to full Thursday

Diggs (ankle) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.

Analysis: Diggs was listed as limited Wednesday but eased any concerns about his status for his availability Sunday against the Falcons by practicing without restrictions Thursday. Diggs scored his first touchdown as a member of the Patriots in the team's Week 8 win over the Browns.

Logs limited practice Wednesday

Diggs (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: Diggs, who has suited up for all eight of the Patriots' regular-season games thus far, had been managing a chest issue, but now the wideout is listed as having been limited Wednesday by an ankle injury. So far there's nothing to suggest that Diggs -- who leads the team with 42 catches -- is in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Falcons, but his status is worth monitoring and confirming later this week, nonetheless.

Ends TD drought

Diggs caught three of five targets for 14 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.

Analysis: Drake Maye didn't need to air it out too much, but the second-year quarterback still tossed three TDs in the third quarter to ice the game, with Diggs catching a one-yard score as part of the barrage. It was the veteran wideout's first touchdown of the season, a welcome sight for fantasy investors even if it came along with a season-low yardage total. Diggs will take a 42-470-1 line on 49 targets through eight games into a Week 9 clash with the Falcons.

Cleared for Sunday

Diggs (chest) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns after practicing fully Friday.

Analysis: Diggs was limited Wednesday and Thursday as he continues to manage a chest issue, but the wideout's full participation in Friday's session clears the way for him to maintain his key pass-catching role in New England's offense. Through seven games thus far this season, Diggs leads his team in targets (44), catches (39) and receiving yards (456), a pace that keeps him on the fantasy lineup radar Week 8.

Stays limited Thursday

Diggs (chest) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Analysis: Diggs also had his reps capped Wednesday while he manages a chest issue, but the Patriots haven't suggested that his availability for Sunday's game against the Browns is in danger. New England will release its final Week 8 injury report Friday, when it will be known whether Diggs heads into Sunday with a designation or is fully cleared.

Listed as limited Wednesday

Diggs (chest) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: Diggs, who approached Week 7 action with a 'questionable' designation, ended up being on the field for 54 percent of the Patriots' snaps on offense in the team's 31-13 win over the Titans this past Sunday, a game in which the veteran wideout hauled in all seven of his targets for 69 yards. With no reported setbacks in that contest, chances are Diggs' listed limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related.

Perfect on seven targets

Diggs recorded seven receptions on seven targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Titans.

Analysis: Diggs had almost all of his production in the third quarter, tallying three receptions for 49 yards. That was enough for him to lead the team in all receiving stats, with his only shortcoming being his inability to reach the end zone. While it has taken Diggs some time to settle into the New England offense, he now has at least six catches in three of his last four games while posting 344 receiving yards in that span.

Active Sunday

Diggs (chest) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Analysis: After being limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, Diggs upgraded to full participation Friday before being deemed questionable for the contest. With his Week 7 availability confirmed, in the absence of any limitations or in-game setbacks, Diggs is in line to maintain his key role in a New England WR corps that also features Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins. Prior to a three-catch, 28-yard effort (on three targets) in a Week 6 win over the Saints, Diggs made his mark from a…read more

Expected to play Sunday

Diggs (chest), who is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Diggs turned in limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday but was a full participant Friday, so the prevailing expectation was that he would be available for the Week 7 contest. While the Patriots may not officially confirm Diggs' status until they release their inactive list roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, fantasy managers can consider the veteran wideout to be trending in the right direction. He had put up consecutive 100-plus-yard receiving performances before…read more

Questionable after full practice

Diggs (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after upgrading to full participation in Friday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Analysis: Though the official questionable designation makes Diggs' status worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, the wideout's ability to practice fully Friday has him trending in the right direction for Week 7 action. If, however, Diggs ends up limited or out versus Tennessee, added opportunities at WR would be available for Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams.

Questionable for Sunday

Diggs (chest) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Analysis: Diggs has been limited at practice this week, and now the wideout's status for Sunday's game is up in the air. Fortunately for those considering Diggs in Week 7 fantasy lineups, the Patriots kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. If Diggs is limited or out this weekend, added opportunities would be available for fellow WRs Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas, with Kyle Williams and Efton Chism also available to mix in.

Another limited practice

Diggs (chest) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Analysis: Following back-to-back limited sessions, Diggs has one more chance to upgrade to full participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. If that doesn't occur, the wideout figures to head into the weekend with an injury designation, but so far there's no been indication that Diggs' Week 7 availability is in danger.

Limited at practice Wednesday

Diggs (chest) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: Diggs was on the field for 59 percent of the Patriots' snaps on offense in this past Sunday's 25-19 win over the Saints, catching all three of his targets for 28 yards, which represented a dip in production for him after back-to-back 100-plus yard efforts in Weeks 4 and 5. So far there's nothing to suggest that Diggs' availability for this weekend's game against the Titans is in any danger, but his status should be monitored nonetheless given his 'limited' listing Wednesday.

Just three grabs Sunday

Diggs caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 25-19 win over the Saints.

Analysis: The veteran wideout wasn't able to follow up on his revenge game against the Bills last week, as Drake Maye instead looked for Kayshon Boutte (5-93-2 on five targets) and DeMario Douglas (3-71-1 on four targets) with his downfield throws Sunday. Diggs has a respectable 32 catches for 387 yards on 37 targets through six games, but he's still looking for his first TD of 2025. Diggs will try to hit paydirt in Week 7 against the Titans.

Monster receiving line on SNF

Diggs hauled in 10 of 12 targets for 146 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills.

Analysis: Diggs saved his best performance of the season to date for the bright lights of Sunday Night Football in a win over one of his former clubs. The 31-year-old star wideout cracked the century mark in receiving yards for the second consecutive week after totaling just 112 yards over his first three appearances with New England. A lack of touchdowns lingers as the only flaw in Diggs' 2025 fantasy resume, but his recent game log proves that he still can produce at an elite level. Diggs should be…read more

Over 100-yard mark in win

Diggs brought in six of seven targets for 101 yards in the Patriots' 42-13 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Analysis: Drake Maye threw for a relatively modest 203 yards on the afternoon in the easy victory, but Diggs accounted for about half of that in his best game yet as a Patriot. The veteran wideout led New England's pass catchers across the board, including a team-best 33-yard reception, and the performance could serve as a launchpad for Diggs ahead of a marquee Week 5 divisional showdown against his old Bills teammates next Sunday night.

Three grabs against Pittsburgh

Diggs caught all three of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: The veteran wideout continues to have a quiet start to his Patriots tenure. Diggs has yet to reach 60 receiving yards in a game or score a touchdown through three weeks, and Sunday's three targets represented his lowest volume yet. The 31-year-old simply may not be the same player he was prior to the ACL injury that cut short his 2024 campaign with the Texans, but Diggs will look to continue building chemistry with Drake Maye in Week 4 against the Panthers.

Five targets tie for team lead

Diggs caught four of five targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 33-27 win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: Diggs tied Rhamondre Stevenson for the team lead in targets but finished third on the Patriots in receiving yards behind Stevenson (88) and Austin Hooper (38). Drake Maye spread the ball out to nine different receivers, and New England's pair of touchdowns through the air went to Mack Hollins and Kayshon Boutte. Diggs is the top option in New England's wide receiver room, but that role doesn't always command significant volume in a Patriots offense predicated on runs and quick passes. Diggs…read more

Remains involved in Week 1 loss

Diggs secured six of seven targets for 57 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

Analysis: Making his team debut and suiting up for his first taste of game action since Week 8 of last season with the Texans, Diggs finished tied for the team lead in receptions while checking in second in targets. While nothing spectacular from a fantasy perspective, Diggs' numbers were encouraging considering it was his first experience working with quarterback Drake Maye in a game setting, and it appears evident he'll be a key target for the second-year signal-caller moving forward. Diggs next takes…read more

Not on Week 1 injury report

Diggs (knee) isn't listed on the Patriots' injury report ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Raiders.

Analysis: Diggs, who is bouncing back from a torn ACL he sustained Oct. 27, 2024, didn't suit up for any preseason games, but after avoiding placement on the PUP list ahead of training camp, he was a regular participant at practice this summer and now has been cleared for New England's opener. However, given the fact that the veteran wideout hasn't seen game action since sustaining his injury, it remains to be seen if he'll be on any kind of pitch count in Sunday's contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.…read more

Tracking toward playing Week 1

Head coach Mike Vrabel said that, as of Tuesday, Diggs (knee) will "be out there" for the Patriots' season opener Sunday versus the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Though Diggs didn't suit up for any preseason games, he doesn't appear to have hit any snags in his recovery from the torn ACL he sustained Oct. 27, 2024 while playing with the Texans. After signing with New England in March, the veteran wideout avoided placement on the PUP list ahead of training camp and didn't experience any apparent restrictions in practices. The Patriots' first injury report Wednesday will clarify whether Diggs was a full participant in practice. If he opens the week…read more

Doesn't see preseason action

Diggs (knee) didn't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants.

Analysis: Diggs, who continues to bounce back from a torn ACL that he suffered last October, has been a regular practice participant since avoiding the active/PUP list to begin training camp, but the veteran wideout didn't see any action in either of the Patriots' three exhibition contests this month. While the signs continue to point toward Diggs being able to make a mark early on this season, until or unless the team confirms his Week 1 availability, his status will be worth monitoring ahead of New…read more

Ahead of schedule in recovery

Patriots EVP of player personnel Eliot Wolf said Monday that Diggs (knee) is "ahead of schedule" in his recovery from a torn ACL, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Diggs has been a consistent participant in practice throughout training camp, but the Patriots haven't allowed him to suit up for either of the team's first two preseason games. However, everything out of New England this summer has been positive regarding Diggs' recovery from the knee injury he sustained in Week 8 last season. He avoided the active/PUP list to begin camp, and there's been no indication thus far that Diggs won't be available for Week 1 against the Raiders in a little less than…read more

Not available Saturday

Diggs (knee) wasn't in uniform for Saturday's preseason contest against the Vikings, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: Diggs also sat out the Patriots' preseason opener against the Commanders, which means that Aug. 21 against the Giants will be the wideout's last chance to log game reps ahead of the regular season. Diggs, who is bouncing back from a torn ACL that he suffered last October, avoided the PUP list to begin training camp and has "been out here almost every day," coach Mike Vrabel noted Thursday. However, unless Diggs sees action versus New York next week, or the Patriots elect to confirm his…read more

DNP was coach's decision

On Monday, coach Mike Vrabel didn't offer any specifics on why Diggs (knee) sat out Friday's preseason opener against the Commanders, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: In a game in which the Patriots played the bulk of their healthy starters, Diggs was present on the sideline but didn't suit up during warmups or on the bench. When asked if Diggs' inactivity Friday was health-related, Vrabel limited his response to "coach's decision." The veteran wideout, who is bouncing back from a torn ACL that he suffered last October, has been a full practice participant for most of the summer, though he did miss the first half of Wednesday's joint practice with Washington…read more

Not in line to play Friday

Diggs (knee) wasn't spotted in uniform during warmups ahead of Friday's preseason opener against the Commanders, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald and Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site report.

Analysis: The same applies to fellow WR Kendrick Bourne, who is managing a lower leg injury. While Diggs has reportedly looked sharp in training camp practices, he is bouncing back from an ACL tear he suffered Week 8 of last season, so it's not surprising that the Patriots are erring on the side of caution here. The veteran wideout's next chance to see game action will arrive Aug. 16 against the Vikings.

Having impressive camp

Through the Patriots' first eight practices in training camp, Evan Lazar of the team's official site notes that Diggs (knee) "is a cut above at the receiver position due to his separation quickness, efficient movements and ability to win at the catch point with magnet hands."

Analysis: Diggs is bouncing back from an ACL tear he suffered Week 8 of last season, but with no reported limitations in training camp and plenty of positive reviews on his on-field performance, the arrow is pointing up with regard to his chances of making an impact out of the gate this season. It remains to be seen what the team's plans are for the wideout in terms of his participation (or lack thereof) during the Patriots' upcoming preseason slate, but if Diggs is cleared for game action in that span,…read more

Training camp practice goes well

Coach Mike Vrabel reported no physical restrictions for Diggs (knee) during Wednesday's opening training camp practice, Paul Perillo of the Patriots' official site reports.

Analysis: In reference to the fact that Diggs is bouncing back from an ACL tear he suffered Week 8 of last season, Vrabel noted, "I know that everybody heals differently, especially from that type of injury. But I would say that I think it's just a testament to how hard he worked," while adding that the wideout's progress will be monitored throughout training camp. Considering the timing and nature of his injury, Diggs' practice reps figure to be managed this summer, but the fact that he appears to be…read more

Looks good on Day 1 of camp

Diggs (knee) had the first catch of training camp from QB Drake Maye on Wednesday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: It remains to be seen if Diggs will have limitations once the Patriots ramp up the intensity of practices and do contact work. For now, he seems to be ahead of the typical timeline for his injury, avoiding the PUP list at the start of training camp less than nine months after suffering an ACL tear. Diggs' participation in the first camp practice puts him on track to play Week 1 for his new team.

Cleared for practice

Diggs (knee) is cleared to practice Wednesday for the start of training camp, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Analysis: Coming back from an ACL tear suffered in Week 8 of last season, Diggs wasn't added to New England's PUP list ahead of camp. He was a limited participant in spring practices and may also have some limitations for the start of camp, but it's still a good sign that the team thinks he's ready to practice so soon. Diggs signed a three-year, $69 million contract in March, with just $16.6 million guaranteed at signing and minimal commitment beyond 2025.

Attends voluntary practice

Diggs (ACL) is present for voluntary OTAs on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Diggs' attendance at voluntary OTAs has been hit-or-miss, and he was notably absent last Wednesday when head coach Mike Vrabel was made to address a controversial video of the veteran wide receiver posted to social media, per Mike Reiss of ESPN. Vrabel said he had spoken with Diggs and stressed a desire for the 31-year-old, who inked a three-year, $69 million deal in March to position himself as the No. 1 wide receiver for second-year quarterback Drake Maye, "to make great decisions on and off…read more

Practicing without knee brace

Diggs (ACL) participated in on-field work in uniform and without a brace on his right knee at Day 3 of OTAs on Thursday, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Analysis: The Patriots' photo release of OTAs reveals Diggs looking healthy and without any apparent hindrances related to his right knee, in which he suffered a torn right ACL on Oct. 27. While the 31-year-old wideout likely still has some hurdles to overcome in his rehab before being cleared for contact, his ability to get in some on-field work at voluntary OTAs lends further optimism to the notion he'll be a full-go for Week 1. Since signing Diggs to a three-year, $69 million deal in free agency, New…read more

Could be ready for Week 1

Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site relays via Adam Schefter of ESPN that there's reportedly optimism Diggs, who is bouncing back from a torn right ACL in his right knee that he suffered Oct. 27, could be ready for Week 1 of the coming season.

Analysis: Given the timing of his injury, Diggs being available for the Patriots' regular-season opener is far from a lock, but Mike Reiss of ESPN recently noted that league sources described the wideout as ahead of schedule in his recovery and already running at full speed while in the process of gaining increased comfort in terms of cutting and changing direction. In any case, added context with regard to Diggs' progress will arrive once he retakes the field in the coming months, and once he's deemed…read more

Headed to New England

Diggs (knee) and the Patriots agreed to a three-year, $69 million contract Tuesday that includes $26 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The wide receiver caught 47 of 64 targets for 496 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding eight yards and a score on the ground, over eight regular-season games with Houston in 2024 before suffering a season-ending ACL tear in Week 8 against the Colts. Once he moves past the injury, Diggs will have a clear path to heavy target volume as the top option for Drake Maye in the Patriots' passing game.

Visiting New England

Diggs (knee) is visiting with the Patriots, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: The free-agent wideout is unlikely to re-sign with the Texans in light of their trade for Christian Kirk, but New England looks like a similarly good option for fantasy production, offering budding franchise quarterback Drake Maye in combination with one of the weakest WR rooms in the league. It isn't clear Diggs would be able to help at the outset of the season, considering he's 31 years old and rehabbing the ACL tear he suffered in late October. He presumably had surgery at some point in…read more

May move on to greener pastures

Texans GM Nick Caserio suggested he's open to re-signing Diggs (knee), but Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle thinks it's unlikely to happen unless the wideout accepts less money than he could get from other teams.

Analysis: Be it in Houston or elsewhere, there's no question Diggs will have to settle for less than he's accustomed to earning, as he's 31 years old and suffered an ACL tear in late October. He's set to become a free agent while still rehabbing the knee injury, with no assurance of being ready for Week 1 of 2025. The Texans figure to be in the market for high-end WR talent even if they ultimately re-sign Diggs, having lost Tank Dell to a multi-ligament knee tear in late December. Although he's six years…read more

Goes on IR, done for season

The Texans placed Diggs (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Analysis: Houston quickly moved Diggs off the 53-man roster after an MRI confirmed that the standout receiver had suffered a torn ACL in his right knee late in the third quarter of Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts. The Texans will look to get by with Tank Dell, Xavier Hutchinson, Robert Woods and John Metchie at wide receiver in their Week 9 matchup with the Jets on Thursday, but Nico Collins (hamstring) could come off IR in Week 10 and offset the loss of Diggs. The soon-to-be 31-year-old Diggs will…read more

Tears ACL, out for season

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced Tuesday that Diggs suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts and will miss the rest of the season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Diggs suffered the non-contact right knee injury late in the third quarter of Sunday's win, and after he was sent in for an MRI on Monday, the Texans confirmed that he suffered structural damage to his knee. Both the nature and timing of the injury are brutal developments for Diggs, who was playing out the 2024 campaign on a one-year, $22.52 million restructured "prove-it" contract with the Texans. Diggs is now scheduled to hit free agency while facing a recovery timetable that may put his…read more

Estimated as DNP Monday

Diggs (knee) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's estimated practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Analysis: Coach DeMeco Ryans has yet to give any updates on his star wideout after Diggs went down with a non-contact knee injury in Sunday's eventual win over the Colts. The Texans now have a quick Week 9 turnaround with a Thursday night game against the Jets up next. Nico Collins (IR, hamstring) isn't eligible to return until Week 10, so the Texans could be down to Tank Dell, Xavier Hutchinson, John Metchie and Robert Woods at wide receiver versus New York.

Suffers non-contact knee injury

Diggs suffered a non-contact right knee injury in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts, and head coach DeMeco Ryans said after the game that the wide receiver is still being evaluated and will undergo an MRI, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Diggs' knee injury could have a wide range of recovery timelines, but the non-contact nature of the injury points to the possibility of the wideout having sustained a torn ACL, which would be season-ending. An update on Diggs' status should surface in the coming days as additional tests are performed on the injury.

Injures knee Sunday

Diggs was forced out of Sunday's game against the Colts with a knee injury.

Analysis: Per DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com, Diggs walked off on his own power before heading to the locker room, but this is a situation to monitor nonetheless. In Diggs' absence, Tank Dell, Xavier Hutchinson, Robert Woods and John Metchie are left to handle Houston's WR duties versus Indianapolis.

Modest output as Stroud struggles

Diggs caught five of seven targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.

Analysis: Diggs had just three receiving yards in the first half and was only marginally better in the second half as C.J. Stroud threw for only 86 yards in the game. The veteran wide receiver's modest contributions included a two-yard catch on third-and-1 to extend a fourth-quarter drive that culminated in Ka'imi Fairbairn's go-ahead 35-yard field goal with 1:44 remaining, but the Packers responded with a game-winning Brandon McManus field goal as time expired to drop the Texans to 5-2. Houston's…read more

Finds paydirt in Week 6 win

Diggs caught six of seven targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots.

Analysis: Diggs caught a 10-yard touchdown in the third quarter for his fourth overall score through six games with the Texans. His usage wasn't markedly different in the first of at least four games Nico Collins (hamstring) will spend on injured reserve, as Tank Dell (57 yards and a touchdown on nine targets) was the biggest beneficiary of Collins' absence. Diggs has at least six targets in every game this season, and he's likely to reach that threshold again in a Week 7 road game against the Packers.

Set for No. 1 role

Diggs is poised to lead Houston's receiving corps for at least the next four games after the Texans placed Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Analysis: Diggs has been out-targeted 45-41 by Collins through five games, and Collins has been much more effective with his volume, posting a league-leading 567 receiving yards compared to Diggs' 315. While Diggs' focus on shorter routes will make it tough to replicate Collins' exceptional production, the veteran wide receiver's fantasy stock should nonetheless rise from this development. Diggs could be in for even more attention from star quarterback C.J. Stroud for the duration of Collins' absence,…read more

Six catches as Collins gets hurt

Diggs caught six of eight targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills.

Analysis: Diggs finished with the team lead in targets and receiving yards, as Nico Collins exited due to a hamstring injury after turning two targets into 78 yards and a touchdown. While Diggs lacks Collins' downfield explosiveness at this stage of his career, the former Buffalo wide receiver's precise route running and strong hands have helped Diggs rack up 31 catches on 41 targets through five games with Houston, and Diggs could be in line for additional targets from C.J. Stroud in Week 6 against the…read more

Gets into end zone in win

Diggs caught five of nine targets for 69 yards and took his only carry for a six-yard touchdown in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Jaguars.

Analysis: The veteran wideout scored his first career rushing TD in the first quarter, taking a designed run to the right before reversing field and darting into the end zone through traffic in the middle of the field. Diggs has been a distant second to Nico Collins so far in terms of target volume, but he's still been productive to begin his first season with Houston, scoring three total touchdowns in four games while adding a 25-233 receiving line on 33 targets. Diggs gets an opportunity at a revenge…read more

Big volume in loss to Vikes

Diggs caught 10 of 12 targets for 94 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: The veteran wideout didn't exactly put together a revenge game against the team that drafted him in 2015, but Diggs did lead the Texans in catches, targets and receiving yards on the day. The receptions and targets equaled his totals from the first two games of the season combined, an encouraging sign after Nico Collins dominated C.J. Stroud's attention early. Diggs will look to make a big impact again in Week 4 against the Jaguars.

Another modest yardage total

Diggs caught four of six targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears.

Analysis: Going back to last season with the Bills, Diggs has just 633 receiving yards in his last 13 regular-season games. He papered over a 33-yard Texans debut with two touchdown catches, but Diggs barely raised his yardage total in Week 2 while failing to score. Diggs is clearly behind Nico Collins (252 receiving yards through two games) in the wide receiver pecking order heading into a Week 3 road game in Minnesota, where Diggs began his career from 2015 to 2019.

Two TDs in Texans debut

Diggs caught all six of his targets for 33 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 29-27 win over the Colts. He added six rushing yards on one carry.

Analysis: While Nico Collins remained the top downfield option for C.J. Stroud, Diggs made an immediate impact as a red-zone threat in his debut for the Texans. The former Bill put his new team in the lead for good with a nine-yard score early in the second quarter, then hauled in Houston's final TD of the afternoon with a three-yard grab late in the fourth. Diggs scored at least eight touchdowns in all four of his seasons with Buffalo and has reached that mark six times in total during his career, and…read more

One grab against Giants

Diggs caught his only target for nine yards in Saturday's 28-10 preseason win over the Giants. He also gained two rushing yards on one carry.

Analysis: The Texans' first-team offense was only on the field for two possessions and came away with zero points, but Diggs was still able to build on his rapport with C.J. Stroud. Houston played both series in 12 personnel, with Diggs and Nico Collins being the two starting wideouts, and that appears as though it might be the team's base package during the regular season. Diggs is coming off a four-year run in Buffalo during which he caught more than 100 passes and topped 1,100 receiving yards in each…read more

No targets in Texans debut

Diggs wasn't targeted in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over the Steelers.

Analysis: Diggs made his Texans debut as Houston's top offensive starters mixed in for two drives after sitting out the Hall of Fame Game last week. Neither Diggs nor Nico Collins were targeted in this game, while QB C.J. Stroud linked up with Tank Dell for a 34-yard touchdown. All three of Diggs, Collins and Dell figure to play significant roles in Houston's receiving corps come the regular season, but they may continue to be eased in during Houston's next preseason game against the Giants on Aug. 17.

In uniform Friday

Diggs, who missed practice Wednesday with an unspecified issue, is in uniform for Friday's preseason game against the Steelers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Diggs was shook up in practice Tuesday, and his absence from Wednesday's session hinted at the wideout possibly being held out of Friday's contest. However, it looks like Diggs may see some snaps versus Pittsburgh after all, and if that's the case, he'll have an opportunity to catch passes from starting QB C.J. Stroud, who's expected to play a series or two, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Banged up a bit

Diggs missed Wednesday's practice with a minor injury after taking a hard hit Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Diggs thus seems unlikely to play in Friday's preseason game against Pittsburgh, giving other WRs an opportunity to take first-team snaps in what likely will be a brief appearance for QB C.J. Stroud and other starters. It sounds like Diggs should be healthy well before the regular season, keeping him on track to team up with Nico Collins and Tank Dell for a formidable Big 3 at wide receiver.

Eligible for free agency in 2025

Diggs agreed to a one-year, $22.52 million restructured contract with the Texans on Thursday, enabling the wideout to become a free agent after the 2024 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Before he was traded to the Texans on Wednesday, Diggs had been on the Bills' books through the 2027 season after signing a four-year, $96 million contract extension in April 2022. Schefter notes that the Texans took $3.5 million that was guaranteed to Diggs in 2025 and shifted it to this coming season while enabling the wideout to hit free agency next offseason, when he'll be 31 years old. With the reported contract adjustment, Schefter notes that the Texans anticipate getting a highly…read more

Dealt to Houston

The Texans acquired Diggs, a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick from the Bills on Wednesday in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Diggs spent the last four years in Buffalo, where he averaged 111.3 catches for 1,343 yards and 9.3 touchdowns without ever missing a game. His production fell off a cliff in the second half of 2023, however, and there had been rumblings for a few years now about his hot-and-cold relationship with quarterback Josh Allen and other members of the Buffalo organization. Diggs will now be paired with another franchise quarterback, Houston's C.J. Stroud, but in an offense that offers stronger target…read more

Unsure of what future holds

Diggs said Friday that he isn't sure if he'll be back with the Bills in 2024 but told Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network that, "I don't have any surprises for you right now."

Analysis: There was a lot of speculation last spring about Diggs' relationship with the Bills, and more specifically with QB Josh Allen. The wideout said he "gets tired" of the questions about him and Allen, noting that he's already addressed the situation (or lack thereof) multiple times. Diggs has four years remaining on the extension he signed in April of 2022, but there's nonetheless been trade speculation in recent weeks, as the deal doesn't have any guaranteed money remaining and his production…read more

Drop highlights rough end to 2023

Diggs finished with three receptions on eight targets for 21 yards and added one carry for seven yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Diggs' late-season decline continued with another underwhelming stat line of four touches. The veteran starter's eight targets trailed only fellow wideout Khalil Shakir (7-44-1), who finished Sunday's loss with nine. Diggs' rough night got worse when the star receiver failed to bring in a deep shot attempt that hit him in the hands on the Bills' final drive. The 31-year-old posted his sixth consecutive 1,000-yard campaign in 2023, but his meager 47/422/2 receiving line over Buffalo's last 10…read more

Ready for Sunday's game

Diggs (foot/rest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Chiefs.

Analysis: Diggs was a non-participant Thursday due to a foot injury and rest, but then Friday coach Sean McDermott told Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network that he wasn't concerned about the wide receiver's health heading into the weekend. Despite logging a limited walkthrough to cap the week, Diggs has been cleared to suit up Sunday, while fellow WR Gabe Davis (knee) won't be available. That could open up more looks for Diggs, who had four catches (on 11 targets) for 24 yards in Buffalo's Week 14 win at Kansas…read more

Limited with foot injury Friday

Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Diggs (foot) will be limited at practice, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: McDermott said that Diggs' foot injury initially occurred during Monday's 31-17 playoff win over the Steelers, but the issue popped up more significantly at practice Thursday. While McDermott said the issue doesn't concern him regarding Diggs' availability for Sunday's divisional-round playoff matchup against Kansas City, the veteran wideout's health will warrant close mentoring. With Gabe Davis (knee) already ruled out for Sunday's contest, the Bills would be forced to lean increasingly on…read more

Leads team with seven receptions

Diggs finished with seven receptions and 52 yards off of nine targets in Monday's 31-17 playoff win over the Steelers.

Analysis: Diggs led all Buffalo receivers in both targets and receptions, but he was outproduced from a fantasy standpoint by rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid's 3-59-1 receiving line. The nine-year pro went ice-cold at the end of the regular season, so Monday's vanilla output didn't inspire confidence that the star wideout has regained his own confidence heading into the divisional round of the playoffs. If there was ever a time for Diggs to drop one of his signature monster receiving games, it would be…read more

Logs most catches since Week 8

Diggs corralled seven of eight targets for 87 yards in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: Diggs finished Sunday's division-clinching victory with his most yards and receptions in a single game since Weeks 6 and 8, respectively. The vocal superstar didn't sniff the 6/120/3 line he posted when these teams first met in Week 4, but this was still a significant improvement over what we had seen from Diggs over his last four games when he averaged a measly 31.8 yards per game with no trips to the end zone. Perhaps this was the kickstart the 29-year-old needed ahead of next Sunday's…read more

Four catches in Sunday's win

Diggs caught four of seven targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Patriots. He added five rushing yards on one carry.

Analysis: The wideout tied Dalton Kincaid for the team lead in targets and catches, but it was the rookie tight end who paced the Bills in receiving yards. Diggs has all but vanished since Buffalo's Week 13 bye, managing just a 17-127-0 line on 31 targets over the last four games, but Sunday's carry -- his first of the season -- at least offers some faint hope that the coaching staff is trying to find ways to get the ball in his hands. Diggs will get one more chance to break out of his slump in Week 18…read more

Lackluster production continues

Diggs recorded five catches on eight targets for 29 yards in Saturday's 24-22 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Diggs led the team with eight targets, and he's now reached that mark four times in his last five games. However, in that same span, he's topped 50 yards only once and has not reached 100 yards since Week 6. Diggs' downturn in production is alarming and without clear explanation, though the Bills have hit their stride offensively in the last few weeks, providing hope that Diggs can turn things around before the regular season comes to a close.

Sixth straight 1,000-yard season

Diggs caught four of five targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Cowboys.

Analysis: Diggs accounted for four of Josh Allen's seven completions as the Bills overwhelmed Dallas with 266 yards and three touchdowns on the ground while leaving the passing game on the backburner. The star receiver tied his season low in targets, so his modest production in this game can be attributed to a lack of volume, but it continued an alarming trend, as Diggs finished with fewer than 50 receiving yards and no touchdowns for the fourth time in the past five games. Despite the recent slump,…read more

Quiet in Week 14 win

Diggs caught four of 11 targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over Kansas City.

Analysis: Despite leading the Bills in targets, Diggs didn't make much of an impact as he failed to reach 40 receiving yards for the third time in the last four games. The veteran wideout remains just seven yards short of his sixth straight 1,000-yard season heading into a Week 15 clash with the Cowboys.

Finds end zone in Philly

Diggs caught six of 11 targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-34 overtime loss to the Eagles.

Analysis: After two disappointing performances against tough secondaries in the Jets and Broncos, Diggs bounced back and saw his first double-digit target volume since Week 8, although it took Josh Allen throwing a season-high 51 passes to do it. The veteran wideout will head into Buffalo's bye on the cusp of his sixth straight 1,000-yard campaign, fourth straight season with 100-plus catches and third straight year with 10 or more TDs, having posted an 83-969-8 line on 121 targets through 12 games.

Disappointing numbers Sunday

Diggs caught four of eight targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 32-6 win over the Jets.

Analysis: The eight targets actually led the Bills, but they didn't turn into much production. Diggs has been quiet to begin the second half of the season, catching only seven of 13 targets for 61 yards and zero TDs over the last two games, but he could break out in Week 12 against an Eagles secondary that's been one of the most generous in the league this season against wideouts.

Shut down by Broncos in loss

Diggs secured three of five targets for 34 yards in the Bills' 24-22 loss to the Broncos on Monday.

Analysis: Diggs was second in receptions and targets and third in receiving yards for the Bills on the night, an unfamiliar position for the typically prolific wideout. The three figures were also season lows for Diggs, who'd been on an upward trajectory yardage-wise heading into the contest with 70- and 86-yard tallies in Weeks 9 and 10. Diggs will aim to bounce back in a Week 11 rematch against a Jets team that he posted a 10-102-1 line on in a Week 1 overtime loss.

No injury designation for Monday

Diggs (back) wasn't listed on the team's final Week 10 injury report Saturday and is cleared for Monday's contest against the Broncos.

Analysis: Diggs was added to Friday's injury report with a back injury, but fantasy managers can breathe easier now that the star wideout doesn't carry a designation into Monday's contest. For what it's worth, Diggs was listed as a limited participant in practice for a second consecutive day, so while he'll play, the 29-year-old receiver does appear to be dealing with a legitimate injury. Diggs seemed to dismiss the idea that his injury was anything serious, however, per joe Buscaglia of The Athletic.…read more

Added to Week 10 injury report

Diggs (back) was limited at practice Friday.

Analysis: Diggs practiced fully Thursday, so his addition to the Bills' Week 10 injury report Friday is notable. Added context regarding the wideout's status for Monday night's game against the Broncos will arrive Saturday, and if Diggs is limited or sidelined, added snaps would be available for Trent Sherfield and Deonte Harty in a Buffalo WR corps that also includes Gabe Davis and Khalil Shakir.

Gets into end zone in loss

Diggs brought in six of seven targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 24-18 loss to the Bengals on Sunday night. He also caught a two-point conversion pass.

Analysis: Diggs led the team in receiving yards and also gave the Bills a glimmer of hope with a 17-yard touchdown grab with 3:32 remaining and subsequent two-point conversion catch. The perennial Pro Bowler has a solid 21-214-2 line on 31 targets in the three contests since his four-game streak of 100-yard efforts was snapped, and he'll draw a potentially favorable matchup against the Broncos in a Week 10 Monday night home battle on Nov. 13.

Busy night in win

Diggs secured nine of 12 targets for 70 yards in the Bills' 24-18 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Analysis: Diggs tied with Gabe Davis for the team lead in receptions and targets while checking in third in receiving yards. The star wideout wasn't able to get into the end zone for only the second time in five games, but his catch total was his second highest of the campaign. Diggs has also now logged double-digit targets in four consecutive contests heading into a big Week 9 road showdown against the Bengals on Sunday night, Nov. 5.

Finds end zone in Week 7 loss

Diggs caught six of 12 targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-25 loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: Diggs had the presence of mind to get up and keep running after he wasn't touched on a sliding catch, resulting in a 25-yard touchdown to cut New England's lead to 22-17 in the fourth quarter. It was Diggs' sixth touchdown of 2023, putting him on pace for a third consecutive season with double-digit touchdowns. Buffalo's No. 1 receiver has drawn at least 11 targets in five of the team's first seven games, and he should remain heavily involved as the Bills try to bounce back Thursday against the…read more

Hits triple digits again

Diggs finished with 10 receptions and 100 yards off 16 targets in Sunday's 14-9 win over the Giants.

Analysis: Diggs stayed red hot with his fourth consecutive game recording at least 100 receiving yards. The 29-year-old has generated 620 yards through six weeks, which is good enough to land him among the top five in receiving yards leaguewide. Diggs wasn't the recipient of either of Josh Allen's late touchdown throws Sunday, but he deserves a pass after showering fantasy managers with four scores over the last two weeks. The star wideout could face double teams in coverage next Sunday as the Patriots…read more

Tops century mark again

Diggs caught eight of 11 targets for 121 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: The Buffalo offense stayed on the plane for most of the first half of the game in London, but Diggs got into the end zone late in the second quarter to get his squad on the board, then was Josh Allen's favorite target after halftime as the Bills tried to mount a comeback. Diggs has topped 100 receiving yards in four of five games to begin the season while scoring five TDs, and he doesn't figure to slow down in Week 6 against the struggling Giants.

Three-touchdown breakout in win

Diggs secured six of seven targets for 120 yards and three touchdowns in the Bills' 48-20 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

Analysis: The veteran wideout served early notice it would be a banner day, recording 11- and 55-yard scoring grabs in the second quarter. Diggs added a 13-yard touchdown catch late in the third quarter for good measure, making it his first game with three visits to the end zone since Week 2 against the Titans last season. Diggs has three 100-yard efforts in the first four games of the campaign, and he now takes his act across the Atlantic for a Week 5 date in London against a tough Jaguars defense.

Tops 100 yards in blowout win

Diggs caught eight of 12 targets for 111 yards in Sunday's 37-3 win over Washington.

Analysis: Diggs set up a field goal with a 30-yard catch on the opening drive and ultimately topped 100 receiving yards for the second time in three games. Buffalo's No. 1 receiver has 25 catches on 32 targets for 279 yards and one touchdown through three weeks heading into a Week 4 visit from fellow star wideout Tyreek Hill and the AFC East rival Dolphins.

Mediocre day in blowout win

Diggs recorded seven catches on seven targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Diggs was extremely efficient in turning his targets into receptions, but there wasn't much production to follow. His longest gain of the day went for 17 yards, but three of his catches went for under 10 yards. After commanding 13 targets in Week 1, Josh Allen also distributed the ball around to more pass catchers, another contributing factor to the relative down performance. Even so, this game illustrates Diggs' extremely high floor for fantasy purposes.

Shines in tough matchup

Diggs caught 10 of 13 targets for 102 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Jets.

Analysis: Diggs gave the Bills a 10-3 lead with a five-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. Four turnovers by quarterback Josh Allen had the Bills on the ropes down the stretch in regulation, but Diggs came up clutch late with three catches for 40 yards in the two-minute drill to set up a game-tying field goal, though Buffalo ultimately fell short in overtime. The star receiver was undaunted by a tough matchup against cornerback Sauce Gardner and the stout New York secondary while no teammate had…read more

Looks good on only drive

Diggs caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Saturday's preseason game at Chicago.

Analysis: Diggs and QB Josh Allen played just one drive and led the Bills to a quick touchdown. They'll get a bigger challenge Week 1 at the Jets on Monday Night Football, facing a talented Gang Green defense that features one of the best cornerback duos in the league -- Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed.

In line to play Saturday

Coach Sean McDermott relayed Thursday that the Bills' starters will play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Bears. In last weekend's exhibition loss to the Steelers, Diggs logged 13 snaps en route to recording two catches (on five targets) for 22 yards.

Analysis: Though Buffalo's starters are on track to see action versus Chicago, chances are Diggs and company won't see extensive action Saturday. Once the wideout gets his reps in, his focus will shift to preparing for the team's regular-season opener against the Jets. As the coming campaign approaches, Diggs remains entrenched as the Bills' No. 1 option in a WR corps that also features Gabe Davis, with Khalil Shakir, Trent Sherfield and Deonte Harty also in the mix.

Renews connection with Allen

Diggs recorded two receptions on five targets for 22 yards in Saturday's 27-15 preseason loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: Diggs played three series with Josh Allen and quickly racked up five targets. He was inefficient with the opportunity, though the proven rapport between the duo means there's no cause for concern. Diggs will likely take the field next for a Week 1 matchup against the Jets.

In line to play Saturday

Coach Sean McDermott indicated Thursday that the Bills starters will play about "a quarter and a half" in Saturday's preseason contest against the Steelers, Alec White of the team's official site reports. Diggs didn't play in last weekend's exhibition opener against the Colts.

Analysis: Per the report, QB Josh Allen will also face the Steelers after sitting out versus Indianapolis last Saturday. There's a solid chance that Diggs' only exhibition action ends up being against Pittsburgh, but McDermott noted Thursday that he sees value in playing starters during the preseason. "Simply put, it's to get them ready for the season," McDermott said.

Won't play this weekend

Diggs won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Colts, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Coach Sean McDermott said he'll play most of his starters but not Diggs or QB Josh Allen. They're the team's two most important players and seem to have moved past whatever was responsible for offseason reports of friction between them. Diggs is almost always taken in the first round of fantasy drafts, as one might expect of a player who has recorded no fewer than 103 catches, 1,225 yards and eight touchdowns in three seasons since the Vikings traded him to the Bills. He showed no signs of…read more

Smooth sailing to open camp

Head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Diggs and the Bills are "on the same page," Alex Brasky of The Batavia Daily News reports.

Analysis: Diggs missed time early during mandatory minicamp last month, and McDermott said Wednesday that the wideout's frustrations stemmed from the team's playoff loss last season, adding that the issue is now resolved. For his part, Diggs said Wednesday that things are "100 percent" resolved and noted that he would like to finish his career in Buffalo. With both parties in a good spot to begin training camp, Diggs once again finds himself well situated to repeat as one of the most productive wide…read more

Coach says situation resolved

Bills coach Sean McDermott said after Wednesday's minicamp practice, which Diggs attended, that the situation between the player and the team is "resolved," Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: McDermott noted that he excused Diggs from Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice before the wideout returned to the field Wednesday and participated in individual drills before sitting out team work. Since Diggs, McDermott and quarterback Josh Allen have all been mum about the details surrounding why the receiver took part in only team meetings Tuesday before leaving the facility, it's fair to wonder whether Diggs is upset over his decreased usage in the second half of last season. That said,…read more

Back at practice

Diggs participated in Wednesday's minicamp practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Diggs was noticeably absen from the Bills' first mandatory minicamp practice Tuesday, prompting head coach Sean McDermott to express concern regarding the situation. A day later, however, Diggs was back on the field. As long as he's available for the start of the season, the 29-year-old remains on track to headline the team's wideout corps on the heels of a 108-catch effort in 2022.

Absent from minicamp

The Bills confirmed that Diggs was at the team's facility Monday as well as Tuesday morning, but he then left before Tuesday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: At this stage, it's unclear why the wideout isn't at the team's mandatory minicamp, but coach Sean McDermott has called Diggs' absence "very concerning." During the 2022 season, Diggs -- who signed a four-year, $96 million extension last April -- caught 108 passes (on 154 targets) for 1,429 yards and 11 TDs in 16 games. When available, the 29-year-old is slated to continue to lead a Buffalo wide receiver corps that also includes Gabe Davis, Khalil Shakir, Trent Sherfield, Deonte Harty and…read more

Not at mandatory minicamp

Diggs isn't present for mandatory minicamp, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Sean McDermott told reporters he's "very concerned" by Diggs' absence, though the Bills head coach didn't provide an explanation for why the star wideout isn't present. This isn't necessarily a contract dispute, considering Diggs signed a four-year extension last spring. The 29-year-old hasn't participated in voluntary team activities this year, though that's not exactly abnormal for a veteran player of his caliber.

Not at Bills' voluntary workouts

General manager Brandon Beane confirmed Diggs didn't report for the start of the Bills' offseason workout program Monday, according to Matt Parrino of New York Upstate.

Analysis: It's important to note that these workouts are voluntary, but even Josh Allen is in attendance, and it's always notable when a potentially disgruntled star player chooses not to attend. Diggs has posted cryptic tweets this offseason after showing his frustration following the Bills' divisional-round loss to the Bengals in the playoffs last season. However, he just signed a four-year extension through 2027 with Buffalo last offseason. There's been no indication that the Bills plan to trade their…read more

Held in check Sunday

Diggs caught just four of 10 targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Bengals in the AFC divisional round.

Analysis: Diggs was kept quiet as quarterback Josh Allen went without a touchdown pass for the first time since Week 9. Despite usually being Buffalo's most dangerous target, Diggs finished fourth on the team in receiving yards Sunday, even trailing rookie fifth-rounder Khalil Shakir. Although his season ends in disappointing fashion, Diggs turned in another monster campaign in 2022, posting at least 103 catches, 1,225 receiving yards and eight touchdowns for the third straight year since joining the…read more

Big first half Sunday

Diggs caught seven of nine targets for 114 yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Dolphins in the wild-card round.

Analysis: Diggs enjoyed a big first half, with all seven of his catches coming prior to halftime. That total included a 52-yard bomb to set up Buffalo's opening touchdown early on. Even though he garnered just one look during the second half, Diggs still led the Bills in receiving yards and should remain a big factor as they advance to the AFC divisional round.

Scores 11th TD in Week 18

Diggs caught seven of 10 targets for 104 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-23 win over New England.

Analysis: Diggs gave the Bills some breathing room with a 49-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. He finishes the regular season with 108 catches for 1,429 yards and 11 touchdowns on 154 targets, his third straight season of 100-plus catches. Diggs will look to build on his stellar season when the Bills host the Dolphins in the wild-card round.

Returns to practice

Diggs (illness) returned to practice Friday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Diggs sat out Thursday's practice, but his ability to return the next day suggests his availability for Monday's game against the Bengals isn't in jeopardy. That notion won't be fully confirmed until the Bills release their final injury report Saturday, but Diggs was listed as a full participant Friday, so he's projected to play barring a setback.

Missing practice Thursday

Diggs won't practice Thursday due to an illness, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Bills head coach Sean McDermott told Getzenberg that he hopes to have the wideout back on the field later this week, but Diggs' status is now worth monitoring as Monday's game against the Bengals approaches. In his last outing in the Bills' Week 16 win over the Bears, Diggs caught both of his targets for a season-low 26 yards.

Underwhelming numbers in win

Diggs secured both targets for 26 yards in the Bills' 35-13 win over the Bears on Saturday.

Analysis: Diggs endured a rough afternoon in the frigid conditions of Soldier Field, turning in his lowest reception and yardage totals of the season. Josh Allen spread the ball around to nine different players overall, helping to keep Diggs' numbers modest. The next opportunity for Diggs to bounce back comes in a Week 17 road showdown against the Bengals on Monday night, Jan. 2.

Disappoints on nine targets

Diggs recorded five receptions on nine targets for 60 yards in Saturday's 32-29 win over Miami.

Analysis: Diggs led Buffalo with nine targets, though he managed only 6.7 yards per target. His biggest gain of the day came on a 20-yard catch early in the second quarter, but he was otherwise limited to short areas of the field. Diggs will remain the most consistent part of the Buffalo offense, which gives him a safe floor of production, but he has failed to reach 100 receiving yards in each of his last five games, and he's also reached 90 yards just once in that span.

Limited output in Week 14 win

Diggs caught three of five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Jets.

Analysis: After being held to four yards in the first half, Diggs promptly broke free for a 31-yard gain on Buffalo's second play of the third quarter, but he added just one more catch for two yards after that. He's far from the only prominent wide receiver to struggle against the Sauce Gardner-led Jets secondary, so Diggs should bounce back in Week 15 against the Dolphins, who allowed seven catches for 74 yards to Buffalo's No. 1 receiver in Miami's Week 3 win. Sunday's output was the lowest of the…read more

Paces pass catchers in win

Diggs secured seven of nine targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 24-10 win over the Patriots on Thursday night.

Analysis: Diggs paced the Bills in receptions, receiving yards and targets, and he brought in one of Josh Allen's two eight-yard first-half scoring tosses. The talented veteran wideout now has at least seven receptions in three of the last four games, and he's scored in three consecutive contests as well heading into a Week 14 home divisional showdown against the Jets a week from Sunday.

Finds end zone again

Diggs caught eight of 15 targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 28-25 win over the Lions.

Analysis: After struggling to make a mark in the first half, Diggs came up huge down the stretch, catching a five-yard TD pass with less than three minutes left in the fourth quarter before hauling in a 36-yard strike from Josh Allen with 23 seconds left to help set up Tyler Bass' game-winning field goal. Diggs now has nine touchdowns on the season, one short of his career high, and he's also on pace for personal bests in catches and receiving yards heading into a crucial Week 13 road tilt against the…read more

Salvages quiet day with TD

Diggs brought in four of five targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 31-23 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Analysis: Diggs was frustrated through almost the entirety of the first half, even leading to a sideline conference with head coach Sean McDermott that was caught on camera. However, he secured a five-yard touchdown grab late in the second quarter to break the ice, and he went on to put together a reasonably productive second half relative to Allen's modest production overall. Diggs will aim for a more prolific effort in the same venue when the Bills return to Ford Field to tangle with the Lions on…read more

Makes 12 catches in Week 10

Diggs caught 12 of 16 targets for 128 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: While Diggs' longest catch went for only 25 yards, he consistently got open on short and intermediate routes to help the Bills march down the field. Buffalo led 27-10 in the third quarter before momentum swung Minnesota's way, but Diggs still crossed the 100-yard threshold for the sixth time in nine games. It wouldn't be surprising to see a similar performance from Josh Allen's favorite target at home against Cleveland in Week 11.

Seven yards short of 100 in loss

Diggs caught five of 10 targets for 93 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Jets.

Analysis: Diggs immediately introduced himself to rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner by running by him for a 42-yard gain on Buffalo's first offensive play. He spent most of the game matched up on D.J. Reed on the opposite side, though, and Reed did a decent job defending Diggs, highlighted by a key pass breakup with the game tied 17-17 in the fourth quarter. Diggs came seven yards short of extending his triple-digit receiving yardage streak to four games, but he'll remain a set-and-forget option at wide…read more

Excels in tough matchup

Diggs corralled six of eight targets for 108 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Packers.

Analysis: The matchup between Diggs and Jaire Alexander was highlighted prior to Sunday night's tilt, and the billing lived up to the hype after the two star players were locked in a heated verbal and physical battle from start to finish. Diggs got the last laugh after producing his third straight 100-plus yard performance with a touchdown in a victory for his squad. The 28-year-old now boasts a massive 55/764/7 line through seven games. Diggs is as good as WR1s come heading into a matchup against the…read more

May face worthy adversary

Diggs will likely see some of his coverage against Green Bay's Jaire Alexander on Sunday night, Grace Heidinger of the Bills' official site reports. Said the receiver: "He's definitely a competitor, he's a guy that competes at a high level, he finishes play, he's fast," Diggs said on Alexander. "So going against corners, I see the best corner every week."

Analysis: Alexander usually goes up against the opponent's best receiver, something everyone is expecting when the Bills meet the Packers in Week 8. While the matchup with the reeling Packers looks juicy for Diggs managers, this is something to keep in mind. Also, as much as Green Bay is struggling, the pass defense is ranked first in the NFL, while the run defense has getting gouged on a regular basis and ranks 27th. Diggs is nearly impossible to keep down, but we also wouldn't be surprised if this…read more

Comes up big against KC

Diggs caught 10 of 13 targets for 148 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-20 win over Kansas City.

Analysis: For the second straight game and the fourth time this season, Diggs piled up more than 100 receiving yards and a touchdown, with his 17-yard TD grab midway through the third quarter Sunday giving the Bills a 17-10 lead. The 28-year-old will head into Buffalo's Week 7 bye as one of only four wideouts in the league with more than 600 receiving yards through six games alongside Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill and Cooper Kupp.

Eclipses century mark in win

Diggs brought in eight of 11 targets for 102 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 38-3 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Analysis: Diggs comfortably paced the Bills in receptions and targets while checking in second to Gabe Davis in receiving yards. The All-Pro wideout also recorded his first touchdown grab since Week 2 on a 15-yard scoring connection with Josh Allen in the second quarter, and the 100-yard tally was his third of the season overall. Diggs will carry an elite 39-508-5 line into a Week 6 road showdown against the Chiefs.

Modest showing in Week 4 win

Diggs secured four of six targets for 62 yards in the Bills' 23-20 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Analysis: Diggs turned in a relatively quiet performance by his lofty standards, even though his reception, yardage and target totals all paced or co-led the Bills on the afternoon. The Ravens did a solid job containing Buffalo's normally potent air attack overall, so the lack of prolific numbers for Diggs wasn't exactly surprising. Despite the modest showing, Diggs still eclipsed the 60-yard mark for the fourth time in as many games this season, and he'll aim to boost his numbers back up across the…read more

Good to go for Week 4

Diggs isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game in Baltimore.

Analysis: Diggs' absence from the report confirms he was dealing with cramps rather than an injury when he missed some snaps in the second half of Sunday's loss in Miami. He finished the game with seven catches for 74 yards on 11 targets and 70 percent of snaps after piling up 270 yards and four touchdowns the first two weeks of the season. The Bills have taken Diggs off the field a decent amount this season, but mostly on run plays.

Deals with dehydration late

Diggs secured seven of 11 targets for 74 yards in the Bills' 21-19 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, the star receiver exited the game late with what appeared to be cramping and was seen laying on the sideline.

Analysis: Diggs turned in his usual impressive statistical effort in the hotly contested divisional battle, but he simply appeared to run out of gas in the humid South Florida climate at a critical juncture in the game. Before exiting, Diggs was typically productive and led the Bills wideouts in targets while tying for second in receptions with Isaiah McKenzie. Assuming he's back to health, Diggs should be a full go for a road showdown with the Ravens in Week 4.

Three TDs in blowout win

Diggs caught 12 of 14 targets for 148 yards and three touchdowns in Monday's 41-7 win over the Titans.

Analysis: Diggs got wide open in the end zone for a four-yard touchdown on fourth down in the second quarter. In the third, he got behind the Titans secondary for a 46-yard touchdown, then kept his concentration to secure a bobbling catch for a 14-yard touchdown. Josh Allen's top target in the high-powered Bills passing game has opened the season with 20 catches for 270 yards and four touchdowns through two games. Even a date with shutdown Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard in Week 3 is unlikely to slow…read more

Long TD in season-opening win

Diggs brought in eight of nine targets for 122 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 31-10 win over the Rams on Thursday night.

Analysis: Diggs' near-perfect opening night was punctuated by a 53-yard touchdown grab down the right side of the field in the fourth quarter that served as the final score of the night. Diggs flew by Jalen Ramsey on a play where the star cornerback appeared to be expecting deep help, a microcosm of a night where almost everything went right for Buffalo. Diggs' reception, yardage and target totals were all team highs, affording him no shortage of momentum going into a Week 2 home battle against the…read more

Candidate to rest in preseason finale

Coach Sean McDermott relayed Wednesday that QB Josh Allen, along with many of the Bills' key starters, a group that presumably includes Diggs, won't suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Panthers,Alec White of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: As Week 1 approaches, Diggs and Gabriel Davis clearly top the Bills' wideout depth chart, so the coaching staff's focus Friday (in terms of the position) figures to be evaluating the team's complementary options ahead of looming roster cuts. Once the regular season commences, Diggs' high-volume role in an Allen-helmed offense will continue to yield high level fantasy dividends.

Two catches in preseason game

Diggs caught two receptions for 33 yards on two targets in Buffalo's preseason game against Denver on Saturday.

Analysis: It was a breezy tuneup game for the Bills offense, and Diggs was unsurprisingly among those who produced in his brief showing. Even with the seeming emergence of teammate Gabriel Davis (two catches for 47 yards and one touchdown on three targets), Diggs is clearly poised to produce as one of the top fantasy receivers again in 2022.

Likely unavailable Saturday

Diggs is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: The Bills seemingly are choosing not to play the majority of their starters to open the preseason. Expect Khalil Shakir, Isaiah Hodgins and Jake Kumerow to see extensive work among the Bills' pass catchers.

Secures four-year extension

Diggs agreed to terms Wednesday with the Bills on a four-year, $104 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Diggs still had two years remaining on his five-year, $72 million contract, but after seeing the receiver market undergo a sea change this offseason, Buffalo didn't want to wait any longer to extend its star wideout. The 28-year-old, who hasn't missed a regular-season game in his two years with Buffalo, racked up a career-high 1,535 receiving yards in 2020, and he set another career mark with 10 touchdowns in 2021. The 28-year-old will continue to enjoy his position as Josh Allen's top target…read more

Dismal showing in playoff loss

Diggs caught three of six targets for seven yards and added a two-point conversion in Sunday's 42-36 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: The Chiefs made sure Diggs wouldn't be the player that beat them Sunday, allowing Gabriel Davis to have the game of his life (201 yards and four touchdowns) instead. Diggs still managed to make an impact by giving the Bills a three-point lead with 1:54 left in the fourth quarter by catching a two-point conversion in the back of the end zone. The teams exchanged 17 more points after that to get to overtime, where the Chiefs found the end zone to knock out Diggs and the Bills. He should resume…read more

Quiet night in blowout win

Diggs brought in three of four targets for 60 yards during the Bills' 47-17 win over the Patriots in an AFC wild-card matchup Saturday night.

Analysis: The odds on Diggs not being on the receiving end of at least one score on a night when Josh Allen tossed five touchdowns were probably remote, but that's exactly what transpired in the blowout victory. The multi-time Pro Bowler did check in tied for second in receptions and as the runner-up in receiving yards behind Dawson Knox, but the fact Allen spread the wealth around and Buffalo also wasn't forced to pass much in the second half capped Diggs' fantasy contributions overall. The 28-year-old…read more

Scores 10th TD in win

Diggs caught nine of 14 targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Jets.

Analysis: He opened the scoring early in the first quarter on a 10-yard strike from Josh Allen, giving Diggs a career-high 10 TDs on the season. He also surpassed 100 receptions for the third time in the last four seasons, winding up with 103 catches on 164 targets for 1,225 yards. Diggs should be heavily involved again Saturday when the Bills host the Patriots in the wild-card round.

Five receptions in win

Diggs brought in five of nine targets for 52 yards in the Bills' 29-15 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He was also sacked on a pass attempt.

Analysis: Diggs led the Bills in receptions, receiving yards and targets on a day in which Josh Allen completed well under 50.0 percent of his passes and threw for just 120 yards at 4.6 yards per attempt. The 28-year-old has eclipsed 50 receiving yards in five of the last six games, but he did see a two-game touchdown streak snapped Sunday. He'll have one more chance to tune up for the postseason in Week 18 against a Jets defense that he posted a season-best 162-yard effort on back in Week 10.

Finds end zone in win over Pats

Diggs caught seven of 13 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-21 win over the Patriots.

Analysis: Diggs gave Buffalo a 17-7 second-quarter lead with a 12-yard touchdown catch, and his 19-yard grab in the fourth to convert 3rd-and-10 deep in Patriots territory set up Dawson Knox's game-sealing two-yard touchdown two plays later. The star wide receiver was targeted 13 times for the fourth time this season, matching his season high. Diggs has eight touchdowns in his last 10 games and will have an excellent opportunity to get right back into the end zone in Week 17 against the porous Falcons…read more

Scores in tough matchup

Diggs caught four passes for 35 yards and one touchdown on seven targets against Carolina on Sunday.

Analysis: Often matching up against top corner Stephon Gilmore while his quarterback dealt with both a tweaked foot and a relentless pass rush, Diggs had a difficult assignment Sunday against the Panthers. A player with his talent and usage often has a high floor even in unfavorable situations, and this game was a good example of that. A road matchup against J.C. Jackson and the Patriots isn't any easier in Week 16, but Diggs has a recent history of success against Bill Belichick's defense, including in…read more

Team-high yardage total in loss

Diggs secured seven of 13 targets for 74 yards in the Bills' 33-27 overtime loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Analysis: Diggs' yardage total paced the Bills on a busy day for the passing game, during which Josh Allen put the ball up 54 times overall. The multi-time Pro Bowler's target total also led the team and tied for a season high. Despite the solid production, Diggs has now fallen short of the 100-yard mark in four straight games and eight of his last nine contests overal. Fantasy managers counting on him in their upcoming postseason contests will hope for a much-needed breakout effort in Week 15 at home…read more

Makes four catches

Diggs caught four of seven targets for 51 yards in Monday night's 14-10 loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: Diggs led the Bills in all major receiving categories despite extreme wind heavily restricting the passing game. While Diggs managed a game-long catch of 26 yards, he also narrowly missed out on a deeper touchdown during the third quarter. Given the bad weather as well as a tough matchup versus the Patriots, his overall performance was commendable, but warmer conditions could prove more favorable in Week 14 versus the Buccaneers.

Seven catches in holiday win

Diggs brought in seven of nine targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 31-6 win over the Saints on Thursday night.

Analysis: Diggs paced the Bills in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night and notched his seventh touchdown of the campaign on a five-yard grab early in the third quarter. The star wideout has posted at least five receptions in five of the last six contests, and with four touchdowns in the last three games, he heads into a Week 13 showdown with the Patriots on Monday night, Dec. 6 with a head of steam.

Two short TDs in blowout loss

Diggs caught four of six targets for 23 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-15 loss to the Colts.

Analysis: Diggs' pair of scores salvaged a strong fantasy performance out of a subpar showing from the Bills in every phase of the game. He did well to get his feet down along the sideline to secure a six-yard touchdown in the first quarter and added a nine-yard score in the fourth, but it was all Colts in between. After scoring just one touchdown through five games this season, Diggs has found the end zone five times in the last five games heading into a Thanksgiving road tilt in New Orleans.

Season-high yardage total in win

Diggs caught eight of 13 targets for 162 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Diggs did a significant chunk of his damage in the two-minute drill to close out the first half. With the Bills leading only 10-3, he hauled in a 47-yard deep ball before catching a 12-yard touchdown four plays later. That turned out to be the first of four consecutive Bills touchdowns, with the next three all coming on the ground in the third quarter. Diggs hasn't been able to replicate last year's phenomenal season, as he came in with just one other 100-yard receiving performance -- a…read more

Solid showing

Diggs caught six passes for 85 yards on eight targets against Jacksonville on Sunday.

Analysis: The Jaguars shocked Buffalo with a 9-6 upset and obliterated basically every component of the Bills offense, the one exception being Diggs. He led Buffalo in receiving yards, catching 75 percent of his targets at 10.6 yards per target on a day where quarterback Josh Allen completed just 66 percent of his passes at 5.6 yards per attempt. Solid as Diggs' numbers were, it's still a disappointing box score considering the matchup and a missed opportunity in a season where the star wideout has yet…read more

Gets into end zone Sunday

Diggs secured five of seven targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 26-11 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

Analysis: The star wideout often was held in check throughout the contest by some tough coverage from the Dolphins secondary, but Diggs managed to salvage his fantasy day with a 19-yard scoring grab early in the fourth quarter. While he otherwise was quiet, Diggs now has touchdown catches in consecutive games after finding the end zone only once through the first five contests of the campaign. He'll next look to exploit a vulnerable Jaguars secondary in a Week 9 road matchup.

Scores in close loss

Diggs caught nine of 11 targets for 89 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 34-31 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Diggs led the Bills in receptions and targets on a night when he, Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley all topped 85 yards through the air. However, it was Diggs who scored Buffalo's first touchdown of the game, hauling in a 14-yard slant during the second quarter. The star wideout then drew a pass-interference call on a deep pass during the second half, setting up a one-yard score a few plays later. Despite not being able to return home with a victory Monday, Diggs arguably put together his best…read more

Posts 69 yards in win

Diggs had two receptions on five targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 38-20 win over Kansas City.

Analysis: Diggs wasn't needed much in a contest that the Bills led from wire to wire. The star wideout did make a splash with a big 61-yard reception but remained relatively quiet otherwise. Buffalo is getting more contributions from other receiving assets like Dawson Knox and Emmanuel Sanders this season, which has cut into Diggs' production compared to last year's monster totals. He remains a must-start option in this high-octane offense heading into a matchup against the Titans next Monday.

Tops 100 yards

Diggs recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 114 yards in Sunday's Week 4 win over the Texans.

Analysis: Diggs had logged only one reception of more than 20 yards across the first three contests. However, he managed long receptions of 37 and 31 yards against the Texans to top 100 receiving yards for the first time in a game this season. His performance is even more impressive considering that he and several of the Bills' key offensive players were on the field for only one offensive possession in the fourth quarter. That isn't likely to be the case in a Week 5 matchup against the Chiefs, a…read more

Solid line in blowout win

Diggs secured six of 10 targets for 62 yards in the Bills' 43-21 win over Washington on Sunday.

Analysis: Diggs turned in a relatively vanilla stat line by his lofty standards, but his numbers still were useful to fantasy managers rostering him in PPR formats in particular. The star receiver thus far has been partly victimized by the Bills' passing attack not taking center stage this season until Sunday, but it still was disappointing to see him fail to score on a day Josh Allen threw four touchdowns. Diggs will look to boost his overall numbers back up at the expense of the vulnerable Texans in…read more

Finds end zone in blowout win

Diggs caught four of eight targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-0 win over Miami.

Analysis: Diggs scored from five yards out in the first quarter but it's disappointing that he wasn't more involved after that given Buffalo's success offensively. The Bills relied primarily on the ground game in the blowout win, but Diggs remains the team's clear top option in the passing game. After battling two of the league's top secondaries in the Steelers and Dolphins, Diggs should find more space to work with in Week 3 against Washington.

Leads receivers in loss

Diggs brought in nine of 13 targets for 69 yards in the Bills' 23-16 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Analysis: Diggs led the Bills in receptions, receiving yards and targets, but he averaged a pedestrian 7.7 yards per catch in the process. The Pro Bowl wideout is likely to pace the Buffalo air attack plenty of weeks this season, but he should have a markedly easier time many weeks as compared to this matchup versus the suffocating Steelers defense. Diggs will look to boost his overall numbers in a Week 2 battle versus the Dolphins, though Miami also boasts a deep and experienced secondary.

Not on injury report

Diggs (knee) isn't listed on the Bills' Week 1 injury report released Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Bills proceeded cautiously with Diggs as their preseason slate concluded, but Wednesday's injury report confirms that he's slated to play in Sunday's season opener against the Steelers. Diggs, who logged a fantasy-friendly 127 catches for 1,535 yards and eight touchdowns in 16 games last season, is slated to reprise his role as the Bills' top pass-catching option in 2021. He'll headline a wideout corps that also includes Emmanuel Sanders, Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis.

Not playing

Diggs (knee) isn't in uniform for Saturday's preseason game against Green Bay, WIVB's Josh Reed reports.

Analysis: Diggs went through pregame warmups in uniform but won't actually play in the contest. Emmanuel Sanders, Gabriel Davis and Cole Beasley are all playing, and Diggs should be back from his minor knee injury for Week 1 against Pittsburgh.

Going through warmups

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

Analysis: Between minor injuries and the reserve/COVID-19 list, Buffalo has rarely had its top four wideouts available at the same time this summer. However, all four could be out there Saturday afternoon, with Diggs joined in pregame warmups by Emmanuel Sanders, Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis. The Bills haven't seemed worried about Diggs' Week 1 status at any point, despite the recent absences from practice.

Catches passes at practice

Diggs (knee) caught passes from Josh Allen during Sunday's walkthrough practice, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Analysis: The Bills wore jerseys (sans pads) and shorts, but Diggs' presence was an encouraging sign as he looks to put a knee injury behind him. The issue has kept him out of practice since Aug. 9, a span in which he missed the team's first two preseason games. It's unclear if coach Sean McDermott will entertain the thought of getting Diggs some in-game reps in Saturday's exhibition finale Saturday against the Packers, but the wide receiver's progress this week will be one to monitor closely to get a…read more

Closing in on return to practice

Coach Sean McDermott said Diggs (knee) won't take part in practice Sunday, but the wide receiver is "trending in the right direction," Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Sidelined since Aug. 9 due to a knee injury, Diggs has missed all on-field work, including practices and two preseason games, in the interim. McDermott hasn't made a decision on whether Josh Allen will be allowed to play in the Bills' exhibition capper Saturday against the Packers, but it could be tied to Diggs' own availability. Thus, if Diggs makes the requisite progress this week, there's a chance Allen and Diggs will get a possession or two of in-game reps prior to Week 1.

Out for Saturday

Diggs (knee) could return to practice soon but won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Chicago, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Diggs wouldn't be playing in the game even if he was healthy, as the Bills are holding out QB Josh Allen and some other key veteran starters. There hasn't been any indication Diggs' knee injury is serious, though he's now been absent from practice for about a week and a half.

Still sidelined Sunday

Diggs (knee) will be held out of Sunday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Diggs has been sidelined for nearly a week due to a knee issue, but coach Sean McDermott is of the belief it won't impact his availability for the regular season. Considering the cautious approach the Bills are taking with Diggs, he may not be a candidate to see any preseason action this month, with an eye toward having him out there Week 1. He displayed an instant rapport with Josh Allen in his first season with the team in 2020, compiling 127 catches (on 166 targets) for 1,535 yards and eight…read more

Misses practice

Diggs missed Monday's practice with a knee injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: It's the first report of any injury for Diggs this summer, though he did reveal in May that he played through a torn oblique in the playoffs last season. He had 311 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the three playoff games, and prior to Monday's absence he appeared to be enjoying a healthy training camp.

Played through torn oblique

Diggs shared via his personal Twitter account Thursday that he played through a torn oblique in the playoffs last season.

Analysis: Despite the injury, Diggs put up 311 receiving yards and two touchdowns in three playoff games, though he was held to 77 yards in the AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs. He was limited in practice with the oblique injury throughout the postseason, but the severity of the injury was greater than Diggs let on at the time. Considering he was playing through the injury back in January, Diggs should be healthy heading into the 2021 season.

Modest output in final game of 2020

Diggs had six receptions (11 targets) for 77 yards in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

Analysis: Josh Allen and the Bills' offensive line struggled against Kansas City's defense, resulting in modest outputs for the skill position players, Diggs included. In fact, the 26-year-old's final line was bolstered by an acrobatic big play that was made in garbage time. Despite a bitter finish, Diggs produced career highs in receptions (127), yards (1,535) and targets (166) while scoring eight times across 16 regular-season games. It is a rare occurrence to claim that a receiver that is as highly…read more

Healthy for conference championship

Diggs (oblique) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Kansas City.

Analysis: Diggs followed the same practice pattern as last week, going LP, LP, FP. The lingering oblique issue hasn't slowed him down, with Diggs catching 14 passes for 234 yards and two TDs in two playoff games.

Limited again in practice

Diggs (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Analysis: Diggs has been listed on the injury report with the same oblique injury throughout the playoffs, catching 14 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns while playing 93 and 82 percent of snaps. The limited practice participation shouldn't impact his role in the AFC Championship Game, where he'll face a Chiefs defense that could be missing CB Bashaud Breeland (concussion/shoulder).

Logs limited practice

The Bills listed Diggs (oblique) as a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: Diggs logged limited practice sessions last Tuesday and Wednesday before being listed as a full participant Thursday. He then entered Saturday's divisional-round win over the Ravens minus an injury designation, finishing the day with eight receptions on 11 targets for 106 yards and a touchdown. With no reported setbacks in that contest, his listed limitations Wednesday were likely maintenance-related. He should be ready to handle a full snap count in this weekend's AFC Championship Game in…read more

Scores in divisional-round win

Diggs corralled eight of 11 targets for 106 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 17-3 divisional-round win against the Ravens.

Analysis: An oblique injury kept Diggs limited in practice Tuesday and Wednesday, but he entered the weekend devoid of an injury designation after practicing in full Thursday. The first-time Pro Bowl receiver got the festivities started immediately with a 13-yard catch on the Bills' opening play from scrimmage, and he proceeded to establish four receptions for 59 yards in the first half. It was his three-yard TD catch on Buffalo's first drive out of the halftime break that proved to be Diggs' most vital…read more

Ready for divisional round

Diggs (oblique) practiced fully Thursday and doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Diggs is probably the most important player for the Bills after Josh Allen, and he looks like he'll be close to 100 percent for Buffalo this weekend in its biggest game in over two decades.

Back-to-back limited sessions

Diggs (oblique) was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session.

Analysis: Diggs played through the injury in last week's wild-card win over the Colts and posted six receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown. Even if he ends up getting a questionable designation for Saturday's divisional-round matchup with the Ravens, Diggs wouldn't seem to be in any danger of missing the contest.

Limited to start week

Diggs (oblique) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Analysis: Diggs dealt with the same injury last week, logging just one limited practice before catching six of nine targets for 128 yards and a touchdown in the 27-24 win over Indianapolis. He played 93 percent of snaps in the contest and should see a similar workload Saturday night against the Ravens.

Tops 100 yards with a TD

Diggs (oblique) caught six of nine targets for 128 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 27-24 wild-card round win over the Colts.

Analysis: Diggs showed no signs of the oblique injury that had him listed as questionable coming into the game, leading all receivers from either side in yards, including a 35-yard touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter. The league's regular season receiving leader carried his momentum over into the postseason, and Diggs should continue to serve as the focal point of Buffalo's pass-heavy offense in the AFC divisional round next week.

Suiting up Saturday

Diggs (oblique) is listed as active Saturday against the Colts.

Analysis: Both Diggs and Cole Beasley (knee) entered the weekend with a cloud hanging over their heads, the former less so than the latter. Still, both wide receivers will gut out their respective injuries and be available to the Bills offense. Diggs, the NFL's leader in receiving yards this season, will look to exploit the Colts' 20th-ranked pass defense (241.6 yards per game).

Expected to play

Diggs (oblique) is expected to play Saturday against the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Both Diggs and Cole Beasley (knee) should be available for Buffalo's first home playoff game in 25 years, but the team will confirm both wide receivers' availability closer to the 1:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

Officially questionable

Diggs (oblique) is listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice and is officially questionable for Saturday's playoff game against the Colts.

Analysis: Given that the Bills have not sounded overly concerned about the injury and Diggs was out there practicing to some degree Thursday, we feel pretty good about the star receiver's status for Saturday. Overly cautious managers will have the benefit of this being the first game on the wild-card slate, so Saturday's game-day inactive list should affirm Diggs is suiting up.

Practicing Thursday

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

Analysis: That's a good sign after Diggs was listed as a 'DNP' on Wednesday, and at this stage we'd expect the wideout to be a go Saturday against the Colts. For his part, Diggs previously suggested that's he's "fine," a notion that would be solidified if he approaches the Bills' playoff opener minus an injury designation.

Absent from Wednesday's practice

Diggs (oblique) didn't practice Wednesday.

Analysis: Diggs was listed as a limited participant for Tuesday's walk-through session, so his complete lack of activity a day later is somewhat concerning. For what it's worth, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic relays that Diggs said he'll be "fine" for Saturday's wild-card matchup the Colts. Head coach Sean McDermott has clarified that Diggs' injury is a new concern rather than something that's been lingering throughout the season, according to Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo.

Limited for Tuesday's walkthrough

Diggs (oblique) was listed as limited for Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Analysis: This is the first we've heard of an injury to the team's best receiver, but it also has the sound of being something minor, considering Diggs was on the field to some degree Tuesday and still saw a decent amount of action during Sunday's blowout win over the Dolphins.

League's leading receiver in 2020

Diggs caught seven of eight targets for 76 yards in Sunday's 56-26 win over Miami.

Analysis: Diggs set new career highs in catches (127) and receiving yards (1,535) in his first season with Buffalo, leading the league in both categories as the top target for breakout star Josh Allen. The trade acquisition from Minnesota also scored eight touchdowns, coming one short of his 2018 career high. Diggs' fantastic season helped the Bills secure the No. 2 seed in the AFC, so they'll have a home playoff game in the wild-card round next week.

Suiting up for Week 17

Although the Bills have listed several starters as inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Diggs is not among them and will presumably start against Miami.

Analysis: Diggs has been a top-three fantasy wideout all season, but some of the key inactives such as Tre'Davious White, Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison should provide a clue as to how the Bills are viewing this game, which can only dictate whether they'll be the No. 2 or No. 3 seed in the AFC, and even the latter would require a Pittsburgh win. It's impossible to predict how some of these Week 17 games will go, but the best guess would seem to be that Diggs and the main active guys will stay out there…read more

Dominates with three touchdowns

Diggs caught nine of 11 targets for 145 yards and three touchdowns in Monday night's 38-9 win over the Patriots.

Analysis: Diggs was spectacular in another signature victory and has incredibly now finished with at least 130 yards in three straight games. In doing so, Diggs has set a new Bills franchise record for receiving yards in a single season, and his three touchdown catches Monday helped quarterback Josh Allen clinch a team record for passing TDs in a campaign. The duo connected from 50, 18 and eight yards on their respective scores, enabling them to watch from the sidelines with a comfortable lead for…read more

No injury tag for Monday

Diggs (foot) practiced fully again Saturday and does not have an injury designation for Monday's game at New England.

Analysis: While Diggs' status appeared in doubt following last Saturday's win in Denver, the injury turned out to be minor and he should be able to take on a full complement of plays against his new team's division rivals.

Looking good for Monday's game

Diggs (foot) is listed as a full participant on Friday's estimated practice report, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Full clarity on the star wideout's Week 16 status should come when the Bills have their final practice of the week Saturday, but at this stage, Diggs looks safe to keep in fantasy lineups. Diggs has enjoyed a career-best season in Buffalo, but he's been especially stellar of late, recording double-digit catches in each of the Bills' last three games.

Gets in full practice

Diggs (foot) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice report.

Analysis: Good news for those who saw the star receiver go down late in a blowout win last Saturday, but it appears that Diggs' foot injury is a minor one. This was the Bills' first official practice of the week, as the team plays Monday night at New England. We imagine Diggs is a major reason why some people may be playing for fantasy championships this weekend, and it appears he'll be fully ready for action.

Set to practice

Head coach Sean McDermott said Diggs (foot) will take part in Wednesday's practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: The extent of Diggs' participation won't be known until Thursday, when the Bills release their first official Week 16 injury report. The fact that Diggs is back on the field in some fashion is an encouraging sign for his chances of playing Monday in New England, after he was removed late in last week's win over the Broncos due to the foot issue. Before exiting, Diggs provided his fantasy managers with a big game, finishing the day with a season-high 11 receptions for 147 yards on 13 targets.

Still being monitored

Coach Sean McDermott said Monday that the Bills are still monitoring Diggs (foot), Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Analysis: Diggs was forced out of last Saturday's blowout win over the Broncos late due to a foot injury, but not before racking up 11 catches for 147 yards. The initial postgame diagnosis for Diggs' injury was reportedly minor, but Buffalo hasn't offered an official update in the meantime. The Bills are next scheduled to take the practice field Wednesday, so more information on Diggs' health should become available then, at the latest.

Injury appears minor

The Bills believe the foot injury Diggs sustained during Saturday's win over the Broncos won't cause him to miss any time, Kimberly Jones of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: It's a huge sigh of relief for Buffalo, as the 27-year-old made a late exit from Saturday's blowout victory after catching 11 passes for 147 yards. Diggs will also have a couple extra days to rest up since the Bills have the Patriots on tap next Monday, Dec. 28. The wideout's status should be updated once Buffalo returns to the practice field Thursday, at the latest.

Exits late with foot issue

Diggs headed to the locker room during Saturday's 48-19 win over the Broncos with a foot injury.

Analysis: The 27-year-old dominated throughout the contest, catching 11 of 13 targets for 147 yards before Buffalo announced the injury during the final stages of the fourth quarter. The specifics of the issue remain unclear, though Diggs was able to return to the sideline shortly after the injury announcement. Any potential absence would be significant for both the Bills and fantasy players.

Dominates on national stage

Diggs hauled in 10 passes (14 targets) for 130 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-15 win over Pittsburgh.

Analysis: Diggs consistently beat his assignments and got open quickly so that Josh Allen could unload the ball against an aggressive Steelers unit. The star wideout put his agility on display in the third quarter, when he ran a crisp post route that left the opposing corner on the ground before taking it to the house for his fifth touchdown of the season. Diggs' monster performance put him at 100 receptions and 1,167 yards through just 13 games. To put that into perspective, the 26-year-old was able to…read more

Piles up catches in win

Diggs brought in 10 of 11 targets for 92 yards in the Bills' 34-24 win over the 49ers on Monday night.

Analysis: Diggs corralled a game-high number of receptions while checking in second in receiving yards to Cole Beasley. The prize offseason acquisition is being used in a possession role after averaging a career-high 12.0 yards per target with the Vikings in 2019, but his tally Monday night enabled him to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark for the third straight season. Diggs also now has a trio of 10-catch efforts in 2020 and has logged double-digit targets in three of his past four contests. The sixth-year…read more

Held in check by Chargers

Diggs caught seven of nine targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Diggs set up Buffalo's opening-drive touchdown by drawing a 47-yard pass interference penalty, and he led the Bills in targets and catches despite being held to a season low in receiving yards. Buffalo's No. 1 receiver has 80 catches for 945 yards and has caught at least six passes in all but one game heading into a Week 13 matchup with a 49ers secondary that's starting to get some key pieces back from injury.

Finds end zone Sunday

Diggs caught 10 of 11 targets for 93 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-30 loss to the Cardinals.

Analysis: His 21-yard TD grab inside the final minute of the fourth quarter appeared to have given the Bills the win, but Kyler Murray capped a four-play, 34-second final drive with a successful hail mary to DeAndre Hopkins to steal the victory for the Cards. Diggs heads into Buffalo's bye week with 73 catches, 906 receiving yards and four touchdowns, putting him firmly on pace for a career year.

Tallies 118 receiving yards

Diggs caught nine of 12 targets for 118 yards during Sunday's 44-34 win over the Seahawks.

Analysis: Diggs led the team in targets, catches and receiving yardage, as he topped the 100-yard mark for the first time since Week 5. He didn't break off many long gains, with his game-long catch going for 25 yards. However, he consistently beat the porous Seattle secondary en route to another productive performance. Diggs is averaging an excellent 90.3 receiving yards per game this season and will look to add to his impressive numbers next Sunday against the Cardinals.

Tops 90 yards in Week 8 win

Diggs caught six of nine targets for 92 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over New England.

Analysis: Diggs was the only Bills receiver able to get things going as the offense went with a run-heavy approach on a windy afternoon in Orchard Park. Cole Beasley ranked second on the team in both catches (two) and receiving yards (24), and Diggs has pulled away from John Brown -- who's playing through a knee injury -- as Josh Allen's go-to guy. Diggs has at least six catches in seven of eight games and has topped 85 yards five times heading into a juicy Week 9 matchup against the porous Seattle…read more

Shutdown opponent ruled out

Diggs will not face Stephon Gilmore of the Patriots this week after the cornerback was determined to be out for Sunday's game, as reported by Field Yates of ESPN.

Analysis: Diggs will still have to compete with what's expected to be a rainy, windy day in Buffalo, all to go with Bill Belichick's propensity to shut down an opponent's top weapon, which is clearly Diggs this season. That said, it's probably not advisable to consider sitting the AFC's leading receiver, who will no longer have to find ways to free himself from the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.

Doesn't make much of 11 targets

Diggs caught six of 11 targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 18-10 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Diggs finished just one target behind Cole Beasley's team-leading total, but the slot receiver comfortably outproduced Diggs, with team highs in catches (11) and receiving yards (112). With at least six catches in all but one of his seven games with the Bills, Diggs should remain an integral part of Buffalo's offense in Week 8 against the Patriots.

Scores in defeat

Diggs caught six of eight targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 26-17 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Diggs led the Bills in all major receiving categories, with his modest yardage evidencing the impact that consistent rain had on his team's passing game. While it wasn't always pretty, Diggs still managed to find the end zone, skillfully keeping his feet in bounds while making a grab along the sideline from four yards out. With that play, Diggs has now gone for at least 85 yards and/or scored in all six games since joining Buffalo, making him one of the league's top performers at his position.

Tops 100 yards on 16 targets

Diggs hauled in 10 of 16 targets for 106 yards in Tuesday's 42-16 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Diggs was the only Bills player to earn double-digit targets, as he was the team's clear-cut top receiver with John Brown (knee) inactive. The former Vikings standout topped the 100-yard mark for the third time through five games with Buffalo, bringing his season totals to 36 catches for 509 yards and three touchdowns. Regardless of Brown's status for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Diggs should continue to get plenty of attention from quarterback Josh Allen.

Totals 115 yards

Diggs caught six of seven targets for 115 yards during Sunday's 30-23 win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Diggs led the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards while averaging a healthy 19.2 yards per reception. He came through with a season-high gain of 49 yards and continues to build an excellent rapport with ascending quarterback Josh Allen. Diggs is now on pace for over 1,600 yards through four games and will look to continue his excellent season in another favorable matchup next Sunday against the Titans.

Finds end zone in Week 3 win

Diggs caught four of six targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-32 win over the Rams.

Analysis: Diggs had consecutive would-be one-yard touchdowns nullified in the first quarter; the first was overturned by the replay official while the second was negated by a penalty. He finally found the end zone from four yards out in the third quarter to put Buffalo up 28-3, and the Bills were able to escape with the win thanks to a late touchdown drive despite allowing Los Angeles to score the next 29 points after DIggs' touchdown. The former Vikings wide receiver has 20 catches for 288 yards and two…read more

Could see heavy dose of Ramsey

Diggs will likely be covered frequently by star corner Jalen Ramsey during Sunday's game in Buffalo.

Analysis: This is certainly not a sure thing and Diggs' teammate John Brown is no slouch, but Diggs is the more skilled receiver, so it would make sense the Rams try to use as much of Ramsey as they can to slow him down, especially after Diggs torched the Miami secondary for 153 yards and a score last week. Ramsey himself has even implied as such throughout the week. It'd be hard to advise sitting Diggs, currently toed as the league's leading receiver, but just know things might not come as easy to him…read more

Excels for second straight week

Diggs secured eight of 13 targets for 153 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 31-28 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

Analysis: The offseason arrival has been a natural fit in the Bills offense over the first two games of the campaign, with Diggs now having notched eight grabs apiece against the Jets and Dolphins and already recording his first 100-yard effort in a Buffalo uniform. Sunday, Diggs managed team-high totals in receptions, receiving yardage and targets while also making his first scoring connection with quarterback Josh Allen on a 22-yard grab early in the second quarter. Diggs' early usage implies…read more

Eight catches in Buffalo debut

Diggs caught eight of nine targets for 86 yards in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Diggs had a solid Bills debut and led the team in receiving yards, but he was outplayed by John Brown, who finished with six catches for 70 yards and a touchdown. Brown topped 1,000 yards in 2019 and already has a rapport with quarterback Josh Allen, so it could take some time for Diggs to surpass Brown as Allen's go-to guy. Diggs took a couple of punishing blows in this one but held onto the ball through the contact each time, and that toughness should help earn Allen's trust ahead of a Week 2…read more

Ready to rock for new team

Diggs, who was bothered by a back issue at the beginning of the month, practiced fully all week and doesn't appear on Buffalo's injury report ahead of Week 1.

Analysis: The marquee offseason addition is ready to make his Bills debut as the team's top wideout. The Jets are not expected to have a great secondary, especially after dealing Jamal Adams to the Seahawks this offseason, so this may be about as good of a matchup as Diggs will see in the early part of Buffalo's schedule. Neither his skill set nor the powerful arm of Josh Allen can be questioned, but it'll be interesting to see how quickly the rapport develops between the two, given the lack of preseason…read more

Listed as limited

Diggs (back) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Diggs returned to practice Monday after missing a few days due to a sore back, so the guess here is that the team will be managing his issue in an attempt to make sure he's as close to 100 percent as possible for Week 1 against the Jets.

Returns to practice

Diggs (back) returned to practice Monday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Per the report, the wideout -- who had been nursing a sore back -- was in full pads Monday, a sign that he's past what appears to have been a minor issue. Diggs is the favorite to lead the Bills in targets this coming season, albeit in an offense that figures to continue to lean heavily on the run.

Misses Sunday's session

Diggs did not practice Sunday as he continues to nurse a sore back, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Analysis: Diggs was still with his teammates, watching the practice from the sidelines, so perhaps it's just a minor injury. Still, any missed time with his new team and trying to develop a rapport with Josh Allen in a preseason-less summer may come with a cost.

Bothered by sore back

Diggs will miss Thursday's practice while tending to soreness in his lower back, Vic Carucci of The Buffalo News reports.

Analysis: Based on the initial reports, this sounds like a day-to-day injury. We'll start to have cause for concern if Diggs doesn't return to practice at some point next week. He's the clear favorite to lead his new team in targets, playing in a Bills offense that finished last season t-24th in pass attempts (513) and 20th in yards per attempt (6.8). The hope in Buffalo is that Diggs' presence, along with continued growth from third-year QB Josh Allen, can elevate the passing game to league-average or…read more

Has contract restructured

Diggs agreed to a restructured contract with the Bills on Wednesday, increasing his compensation for the 2020 season by $3.3 million to $14.8 million, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: On top of that, Diggs' guaranteed money for 2021 will go up $7.7 million to $11 million, while his combined 2022-23 take will decrease from $25.55 million to $22.67 million. According to Garafolo, the aforementioned adjustments were agreed to when he was dealt to Buffalo on March 16, but the emerging COVID-19 pandemic delayed them until Diggs was able to report to the team. With his new squad, Diggs will be operating in tandem with John Brown in an offense that -- like his previous one in…read more

Shipped to Buffalo

The Vikings agreed to trade Diggs to the Bills on Monday, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.

Analysis: The trade won't become official until later this week, but the Bills are set to send a 2020 first-round pick, fifth-round pick, sixth-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick to the Vikings in exchange for Diggs and a 2020 seventh-round pick, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Trade speculation has long surrounded Diggs along with rumors he wasn't happy in Minnesota, and he'll now receive a fresh start entering the 2020 season. The 26-year-old set career highs in yards (1,130) and YPC (17.9) in 2019,…read more

Likely staying in Minnesota

Diggs isn't likely to be traded this offseason, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Diggs has a penchant for posting cryptic Tweets that have led to speculation he isn't happy in Minnesota, a sentiment that first gained steam in October after he skipped a practice. His frustration may have been related to the team's run-heavy offense, something that fellow wide receiver Adam Thielen also took issue with. The Vikings quickly found a better balance and won eight of their next 11 games to secure a playoff berth, with Kirk Cousins averaging 260.7 passing yards and 2.1 passing…read more

Hauls in TD in loss to Niners

Diggs caught two of five targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 27-10 loss to the 49ers in the NFC divisional round.

Analysis: He hauled in the Vikings' only TD of the day on a 41-yard strike from Kirk Cousins late in the first quarter, but the game mostly belonged to the Niners after that. Diggs finished the 2019 regular season with a career-high 1,130 yards, but he was used far more as a deep threat than he was in 2018 -- he caught 63 passes on 94 targets, a significant drop from the 102 grabs on 149 targets he saw in 2018, but made up for it by nearly doubling his YPT to 12.0. Signed through 2023, Diggs should…read more

Cleared to play

Diggs (illness) is not listed on the Vikings' final injury report for Saturday's playoff game against the 49ers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Diggs missed back-to-back practices Tuesday and Wednesday but was cleared to play after returning to the field Thursday. While he'll be good to go, fellow starting wideout Adam Thielen is listed as questionable for the contest after suffering an ankle injury during Wednesday's practice. Either way, Diggs will look to be more involved in his team's passing attack Saturday after being limited to two catches (on three targets) for 19 yards in last weekend's wild-card win over the Saints.

Back at practice

Diggs (illness) returned to practice Thursday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Analysis: Diggs had missed two days worth or practice due to an illness, but his return to the field Thursday puts him on track to suit up Saturday against the 49ers. The Vikings' final injury report of the week will reveal whether the wideout is listed as questionable for the contest, or minus an injury designation altogether.

Misses practice Wednesday

Diggs (illness) didn't practice Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Analysis: Despite Diggs having missed his second straight practice, coach Mike Zimmer indicated that he isn't concerned about the wideout's availability for Saturday''s divisional playoff game versus the 49ers. Diggs' status will be revisited again Thursday during the Vikings' final practice of the week. If he's able to put in a full workout, Diggs will have a good chance at avoiding a designation heading into the weekend.

Absent from practice again

Diggs (illness) wasn't spotted at the portion of Wednesday's practice that was open to the media, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Analysis: Diggs sat out Tuesday's walk-through practice due to the illness and looks poised to go down as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report. He'll have one more opportunity to return to practice Thursday before the Vikings determine whether he'll carry a designation into Saturday's divisional-round contest against the 49ers.

Idle Tuesday with illness

Diggs wasn't in attendance for Tuesday's walk-through practice due to an illness, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: After defeating the Saints in overtime Sunday, the Vikings are holding only a light workout to begin the week, as the team faces a quick turnaround for Saturday's divisional-round matchup with the 49ers. So long as Diggs returns to practice in some fashion Wednesday and/or Thursday, he'll likely enter the game without an injury designation.

Held in check by Saints

Diggs caught two of three targets for 19 yards and carried twice for eight additional yards during Sunday's 26-20 wild-card win over the Saints.

Analysis: Diggs saw his fair share of defensive coverage and struggled to get free against a talented New Orleans secondary. He didn't draw many targets and did little with the ones he did secure, recording a long gain of 10 yards on five touches. Still, Diggs converted a couple of big third downs and helped his team pull off an improbable road upset. He'll face another tough matchup next Saturday against the 49ers, but he should be involved nonetheless.

Lone bright spot in loss

Diggs caught three of four targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 23-10 loss to the Packers. He also threw an incomplete pass on a failed trick play.

Analysis: Diggs gave his team a 10-3 lead with a 21-yard touchdown in the second quarter, but it was all downhill from there, as Green Bay scored the next 20 points. He easily led the Vikings in receiving yards, as no teammate finished with more than 31. The 26-year-old receiver has 1,130 yards and six touchdowns heading into the Week 17 finale against Chicago, with half of those touchdowns coming in Week 6 against the Eagles.

Contributes 76 receiving yards

Diggs caught four of six targets for 76 yards and rushed once for four yards during Sunday's 39-10 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Diggs led the team in targets, averaging 19.0 yards per catch thanks largely to his long gain of 46 yards. He could have had an even better stat line had the game remained competitive, but five turnovers from the home team greatly affected the game flow. Still, Diggs went over the 1,000-yard mark for the season and should be busier in next Monday's pivotal game against the Packers.

Targeted nine times

Diggs hauled in six of his nine targets for 92 yards in the team's Week 14 win over the Lions.

Analysis: Diggs logged his second consecutive game with nine targets, hogging 31 percent of the team's total catchable passes. In addition to the volume, he recorded the game's longest play from scrimmage on a 44-yard reception just before halftime. This performance continued Diggs' inconsistent results, as he's now surpassed 90 receiving yards in two of his last five games. In the remaining three contests, he's combined to muster just 78 yards. More volatility in Diggs' performance could be in order if…read more

Quiet night in Week 13 loss

Diggs secured four of nine targets for 25 yards in the Vikings' 37-30 loss to the Seahawks on Monday. He also rushed once for 27 yards.

Analysis: Diggs was once again the recipient of plenty of extra defensive attention with Adam Thielen (hamstring) sidelined for the third straight game, and he was the intended receiver on a Kirk Cousins interception on the first play of the fourth quarter. Diggs was coming off a five-catch, 121-yard, one-touchdown effort versus the Broncos before the Week 12 bye, but his yardage tally Monday was his third lowest of the campaign. Diggs will hope to have his teammate back to draw some coverage away in a…read more

Goes off in second half

Diggs caught all five of his targets for 121 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-23 win over Denver.

Analysis: Diggs had his lone target of the first half called back for a penalty, so he was a blank slate heading into the second half. The Vikings did well to get him into rhythm early and, though fans might have questioned why Diggs was being given such generous cushions, he showed why midway through the fourth quarter when he burned the secondary on a double move for a 54-yard touchdown. Diggs has five touchdowns this season, but has scored them all in three games -- leaving himself scoreless in eight…read more

Another quiet game

Diggs had three catches (six targets) for 49 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Cowboys.

Analysis: The Vikings featured a run-heavy gameplan against the Cowboys' tough pass D, which led to low usage for Diggs and the receiving options not named Dalvin Cook. The 25-year-old has really struggled over his last two contests (four catches for 53 yards combined), so the absence of Adam Thielen (hamstring) is likely leading to more attention being paid to the side of the field Diggs lines up on. The Vikings may stick to a run-first scheme next week against a Broncos defense that has been far more…read more