Dawson Knox details the Bills’ unique ability to disadvantage defenses

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox is a firm believer that two is better than one.

With a second tight end on the field, the Bills’ offense could be even more dangerous than the unit that averaged more than 3.0 touchdowns per game over the past two seasons.

In 2023, Buffalo’s ability to play with a “12” personnel (1 RB, 2 TE) was bolstered by the selection of Utah’s Dalton Kincaid in the first round. Unfortunately, a wrist injury to Knox prevented the two physically gifted tight ends from regularly stressing defenses together.

Although Knox missed five games and had a career-low 22 receptions, Kincaid quickly adjusted to the NFL level, recording a Bills rookie-record 73 receptions.

“He’s a really nice guy,” Knox said after Sunday’s practice in Pittsford. “It’s really fun to be able to play together.”

When they were in the lineup, each player was on the field for about 60 percent of the play. Having both men lined up at the same time can give Buffalo’s offense an advantage if they get off balance.

“If we go with 12, it might get an extra linebacker on the field. We might spread out, get a good matchup for one of us. If they decide to stay nickel or something, we just get in the box and can run the ball,” Knox said.

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After taking over the offensive coordinator role midseason, Joe Brady showed a willingness to deploy Knox and Kincaid in multiple personnel packages.

“The more tight ends you have on the field, I’m probably a little biased, the more versatile your offense is going to be, but especially with Dalton. He’s a great weapon, a better guy. It’s been fun,” Knox said.

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