Monday Night Football got underway at SoFi Stadium, with the Buffalo Bills holding a 6-0 lead over the Los Angeles Rams at the end of the first quarter.
However, Dawson Knox came under fire from Bills fans after making a slow start to the contest. Los Angeles managed to narrow Buffalo’s advantage and moved ahead 7-6 with 7:54 remaining in the second quarter.
Bills fans frustrated with Knox’s start
Knox had been targeted twice but had yet to record a reception or gain any receiving yards, prompting frustration among fans who took to social media to criticize the tight end’s early performance.
One fan questioned his place on the roster, writing on X, “Why is Dawson Knox still on this team?”
Another user expressed similar frustration, asking, “What is Dawson Knox even good for?”
{{/usCountry}}Another user expressed similar frustration, asking, “What is Dawson Knox even good for?”
{{/usCountry}}A fan urged Buffalo to shift its attention to fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid, who appeared to be open, tweeting, “STOP THROWING TO DAWSON KNOX AND THROW TO DALTON KINCAID. HE’S OPEN”
Another fan took a sarcastic jab at Knox’s struggles, posting, “If you had a top ten of Dawson Knox’s most unbelievable soul crushing drops what would it be”
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One user drew a comparison between Knox and Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, who also had a difficult outing on Sunday after committing a costly fumble and dropping a potential touchdown. The user commented, “dawson knox and mark andrews are the same person.”
Buffalo held a 13-7 lead at halftime, but Knox’s stat line remained unchanged, with the tight end still without a catch. Dalton Kincaid, meanwhile, had recorded one reception for seven yards.
Knox’s stats this season
The 29-year-old has played in all four games for Buffalo this season, tallying six catches for 30 yards and one receiving touchdown.
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Knox has averaged 5.0 yards per reception, with his longest catch covering eight yards. The tight end has also recorded one rushing attempt for no gain and one combined defensive tackle.