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JERSEY5
WRBuffalo BillsUpdated November 6, 2026

Josh Palmer

Wide Receiver · 2026 season stats, schedule and bye week. The start or sit verdict is in the DraftCall app.

PPG

6.4

Games

4

Bye

W7

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Age

27

Experience

5 yrs

Size

6'1" · 210 lb

College

Tennessee

2026 Season Stats

PPG

6.4

Games

4

Rec

4

Rec Yds

117

Rec TDs

2

Targets

11

Bye

Week 7

Josh Palmer 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Josh Palmer is the Buffalo Bills number 5 wide receiver, a 5-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a low-end fantasy option at his position. He averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 4 appearances, though he currently sits outside our ranked 2026 draft board at wide receiver. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.

Josh Palmer finished 2026 with 4 receptions for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 11 targets, a workload that anchors his weekly floor without quite hitting alpha status.

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Upcoming Schedule

Week 9AWAY
@ Minnesota Vikings

Nov 9 · 8:15 PM ET (20:15)

Week 10AWAY
@ New York Jets

Nov 15 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 11HOME
vs Miami Dolphins

Nov 22 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 12HOME
vs Kansas City Chiefs

Nov 26 · 8:20 PM ET (20:20)

Josh Palmer Head to Head Matchups

Start or sit decisions usually come down to a head-to-head call. Here are 8 of the most-searched matchups for Josh Palmer in 2026.

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Josh Palmer Fantasy FAQ

How many fantasy points did Josh Palmer score in 2026?▾

Josh Palmer averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game in the 2026 NFL regular season across 4 appearances. He currently sits outside our ranked 2026 draft board at wide receiver.

What is Josh Palmer's 2026 fantasy outlook?▾

Josh Palmer averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, which is the baseline for 2026. Weekly start or sit decisions also depend on matchup quality, injury status, and game script. For that call, compare him with any other player in the free DraftCall app.

What is Josh Palmer's bye week?▾

Josh Palmer has his bye in Week 7 as a member of the Buffalo Bills. Plan roster depth at wide receiver for that week, or use the waiver wire to stream a replacement.

Is Josh Palmer playing this week?▾

Check close to kickoff. Injury designations change through the week, and each team's inactives are announced about 90 minutes before its game. The free DraftCall app refreshes designations every ten minutes, so Josh Palmer's status there is current when you set your lineup.

What jersey number does Josh Palmer wear?▾

Josh Palmer wears number 5 for the Buffalo Bills.

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