If Duke Williams is active for Bills Wild Card game vs. Texans, who sits?

Here are several ideas to consider as the Bills’ brass makes this choice ahead of their second post-season game in three seasons. 

Lee Smith

Buffalo Bills tight end Lee Smith. Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Lee Smith, for his part, is like a sixth offensive lineman when he is on the field. However, his offensive snaps have seen a decline over the past few weeks, with only the Pittsburgh game being an aberration. If Buffalo expects a grind-it-out battle in the trenches, then Smith will probably be locked into the lineup. If the Bills see the game playing out more so through the air, then Smith could be a player to swap with Williams. Smith plays sparingly on special teams, so there would be minimal impact on the unit if he were to sit on Saturday. 

The only challenge will be if Buffalo would roll with two active tight ends: Dawson Knox and Tyler Kroft. The Bills could keep Tommy Sweeney active as well, but the Bills may lean toward a player with more experience heading into Houston.