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Buffalo Rumblings fantasy football takes on Jackson Hawes
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Buffalo Rumblings about Jackson Hawes.
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All Buffalo Rumblings insights about Jackson Hawes
PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026
Jackson Hawes, a fifth-round pick, played 43% of offensive snaps as a rookie and turned in a strong first NFL season; the source identifies untapped receiving potential in Hawes and notes he has the game to serve as a lead-blocking fullback when needed, positioning him as a key reserve tight end.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Tight end Jackson Hawes is identified as one of the Bills' most important players on offense in 2026, with the source explaining why he will play an important role on offense this year.PositiveProjectionAug 10, 2026
Hawes played 43% of offensive snaps as a rookie and turned in a strong first NFL season for a fifth-round pick; there is untapped receiving potential in him, and he has the game to serve as a lead-blocking fullback when needed, positioning him as a key depth piece.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Rookie Jackson Hawes dropped a pass during red-zone work in rain-soaked practice conditions, indicating early-camp ball-security issues in difficult weather.NegativeProjectionAug 3, 2026
Unless you play in a fantasy football league that rewards blockers, Hawes likely isn't someone you should pick. However, if you were starting a real football team, Hawes is exactly the kind of tight end you want on your side. He's a lock for the roster and his role is clear moving forward. There's room for growth as a receiver, and Hawes already showed reliable hands in a small sample size last year.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Hawes played 43% of the Bills' snaps on offense during the 2025 regular season and made eight starts in his rookie year. He caught 16 passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns on 19 targets. Pro Football Focus called Hawes Buffalo's 'secret superstar,' earning him an 83.1 overall grade, which was second among all rookies and second behind only Josh Allen on Buffalo's entire offense.PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026
Hawes is slated to go into the 2026 season in essentially the same role he had in 2025, as the run-block tight end who likely replaces Kincaid in the Bills' 22 personnel grouping. With Reggie Gilliam now with the New England Patriots, there's even a chance Hawes does some work out of the backfield in an H-Back or fullback alignment. Head coach Joe Brady and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael have options, and even if Hawes stays steady and plays around 40% of the offensive snaps again, the source expects he'll be a big part of what the team wants to do.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
The second-year tight end is projected for 11 receptions and 110 yards in 2026. While Hawes may see more playing time this season, his fantasy value comes from his work as a blocking tight end rather than receiving production.PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026
Hawes is a Year 2 tight end who quietly averaged 1.82 yards per route run on 102 routes as a rookie—an elite-level receiving efficiency metric despite the small sample size. He played 43% of snaps in his rookie season and could eclipse 50% in 2026 even if Dalton Kincaid stays healthy. Zachariason expects Hawes to demonstrate athleticism and sure-handedness in camp to garner more looks in the pass game, mostly underneath. Hawes' presence won't telegraph play intentions as much as Kincaid, and his growth potential resides in the receiving game rather than blocking, where his true strength won't be fully displayed in training camp.NegativeUsageJul 22, 2026
Received 5 first-read targets in 2025 (0.29 per game, 1.6% of team's total). Minimal role in the Bills' spread offensive approach in 2025.PositiveUsageJul 22, 2026
Scored a second half touchdown in the Bills' fourth-quarter offensive surge; one of two touchdown conversions on four fourth-down attempts.