The Buffalo Bills’ receiving corps is already taking some brutal hits heading into their Week 3 home game against the Chargers, with star receiver DJ Moore limited in practice due to a shoulder injury. This isn’t some minor tweak; Moore actually left the Week 2 home opener against the Lions with that shoulder injury. Now, on the first full day of practice for their next game, he’s back on the field, but only on a limited basis. What does “limited” even mean here? It’s so broad, it’s impossible to know if he’s actually going to be ready to roll in just four days. That’s a huge question mark hanging over the entire offense.
The Receiving Corps Is Just Battered Right Now
Look, it’s not just Moore who’s got fans holding their breath. Fellow wideout Keon Coleman is completely sidelined, having not practiced at all on Wednesday because of an ankle injury. So you’ve got your two main guys, Moore and Coleman, both dealing with significant issues. Think about how crucial these guys have been already this young season. In Week 1, Moore went off against the Texans, snagging five catches for a massive 100 yards and a touchdown. That’s the kind of explosive playmaking you build an offense around, right? But then, he was a ghost in Week 2, playing 23 snaps but pulling down zero catches before getting hurt. It’s a Jekyll and Hyde start, and now the injury threatens to derail any momentum he could build.
Coleman, on the other hand, had a quiet Week 1 with just one catch for a single yard. But he really started to find his rhythm in Week 2, hauling in six catches for 63 yards on all six of his targets. That’s efficiency right there! He was emerging as a real contributor, and now he can’t even get on the practice field. Losing both of these guys, or even just having them severely hampered, is going to put a massive strain on the Bills’ passing game, especially as they prep for a tough Week 3 matchup.
Defensive Line Is Getting Gutted Too, Believe It
And just when you think the offense is the only unit taking punches, BAM, the defensive line gets hit too. The Bills are also looking at some serious absences in the trenches. Starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver missed practice with a hip injury that actually made him a late scratch for that Thursday night Week 2 game. You don’t want your star defensive linemen missing time, especially not with a hip issue. Then, to make matters worse, starting defensive tackle T.J. Sanders had to undergo an appendectomy on Tuesday night. An appendectomy! That’s not a quick return, is it? We’re talking about two starting defensive tackles out of practice, with one facing a recovery from surgery. This isn’t ideal for any team, let alone one trying to establish dominance early in the regular season. The defensive pressure, the run stuffing, it all relies on those guys up front. How are they going to generate any push when they’re down two key players?
This Week 3 home game against the Chargers just got a whole lot more complicated for the Bills. With major question marks surrounding DJ Moore’s shoulder, Keon Coleman’s ankle, and two starting defensive tackles out, this team is going to have to dig deep. You gotta wonder who’s going to step up, because the Chargers aren’t going to feel sorry for them. This game is going to be a real test of depth and grit.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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