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TEBUF40 insightsLatest Oct 31, 2026
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PositiveBreakoutOct 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hawes is positioned for a potential breakout in Week 8 against Baltimore. Despite being primarily used as a blocker this season with zero offensive stats on one target through six games, Hawes possesses otherworldly blocking ability and very capable hands. If Kincaid cannot play due to injury, Hawes could leap into a featured role. Standing notes this is a deep dig into bold territory, but Hawes has +850 odds for an anytime touchdown, +1600 for anytime first-half TD, and +1300 for anytime second-half TD at FanDuel. In his first regular-season game against Baltimore last season, Hawes caught his lone target for 29 yards on 16 offensive snaps and has plenty more to offer in Round 2.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 31, 2026Buffalo Rumblings
Bills TE is predicted to score his first TD of 2026 season in Week 8 against Baltimore. Despite zero offensive stats on one target through first six games, Hawes possesses otherworldly blocking ability and capable hands; if Kincaid is unavailable due to chest injury, Hawes leaps into featured role. Fanduel lists +850 odds for anytime TD, +1600 for first-half TD, +1300 for second-half TD, and +25000 for first TD among 1 p.m. EST games. In his last matchup against Baltimore (rookie 2025), Hawes caught his lone target for 29 yards on 16 snaps.
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NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026Buffalo Rumblings
Hawes committed multiple penalties in his blocking tight end role, including a false start that pushed the Bills back in a short-yardage situation and an offensive pass interference that negated a Keon Coleman reception. While the source notes Hawes 'did a nice job in that blocking role, as per usual,' the penalties put a spotlight on his performance and suggest execution issues when asked to do more than his primary blocking assignment.
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NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hawes committed multiple penalties in his blocking tight end role. A false start penalty pushed the Bills back in a short-yardage situation, and an offensive pass interference penalty negated a Keon Coleman reception (the second time in the second half a penalty wiped out a big Coleman catch). The source notes: 'When you're a blocking tight end, it's tough to come in and commit a handful of penalties. Hawes did a nice job in that blocking role, as per usual, but a couple of rough plays put a spotlight on the big mauler.'
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PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026Pride Of Detroit
Jackson Hawes is described by Matthew Byham as an X-factor tight end who can take on defenders in the trenches like Patrick Ricard but also flank out to catch passes with soft hands. He was nearly automatic catching passes as a rookie last season, even in the end zone. The Bills prioritized keeping him on the 53-man roster over a traditional fullback, indicating his value as a pass-catching specialist who can also provide in-line blocking.
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PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hawes is described by Matthew Byham as his own sort of X-factor who can take on defenders in the trenches like Patrick Ricard but also flank out to catch passes with soft hands. He was nearly automatic catching passes as a rookie last season, even in the end zone. The Bills passed on a traditional fullback because Hawes fills that role while also providing pass-catching ability, making him a key part of their 13 personnel packages.
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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hawes played 43% of Buffalo's offensive snaps in 2025 and posted an impressive 1.89 YPRR, with Josh Allen recording a 143.7 passer rating when targeting the rookie tight end. The source expects Hawes' role will not be suddenly reduced in 2026 despite Kincaid's anticipated increased usage, as the Bills' depth at tight end and potential expansion of multiple-tight end sets should support continued opportunity for the second-year tight end.
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