TL;DR
- Dalton Kincaid has missed two games with a hamstring injury sustained in Week 10.
- Kincaid has not practiced in two weeks, with no definitive return date for Week 13.
- His return is crucial for the Buffalo Bills' offense, but they will be cautious.
- A partial practice on Wednesday could position Kincaid to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Buffalo Bills have been without one of their top receiving threats for two consecutive contests due to an injury sustained by tight end Dalton Kincaid.
Entering Week 13, Kincaid, who is second on the team for receiving yards, hasn't played since Week 10, at which point he sustained a hamstring injury.
Given the Bills' difficulties with their pass-catchers, it's clear they require his return urgently.
But will his return come in Week 13? Here's what we know.
Is Dalton Kincaid expected to play in Week 13?
We do not have a definitive answer to this question yet.
Kincaid was initially labeled as week to week with his hamstring injury, so that means there's no guarantee he returns after a two-game absence.
One bad sign for Kincaid is the fact that he didn't log a single practice over the past two weeks before being ruled out for both games, so there has not been any progress.
We're hoping Kincaid demonstrates improvement on Wednesday, as the Bills commence practice for their matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Should Kincaid manage even a partial practice session on Wednesday, he'd be positioned to play in Week 13.
Before his injury, Kincaid stood out as one of the NFL's top receiving tight ends, tracking towards a career-high season. Despite the time missed, he remains well on course to surpass that milestone.
Since Kincaid is out, the Bills have been using Dawson Knox as a replacement, though the experienced tight end hasn't been able to replicate Kincaid's receiving abilities.
Buffalo's offense hinges on Kincaid's return, yet they must avoid rushing him back and risking a more prolonged absence.
The Bills are likely to handle a player crucial to their offensive performance with caution.
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