Bills fans, you can finally exhale! The updates on DJ Moore and Ed Oliver after that wild Thursday Night Football win over the Lions are *majorly positive*. Ian Rapoport, dropping knowledge on NFL Gameday, confirmed what everyone was hoping for: both vets are considered day-to-day, dodging the bullet of week-to-week or even month-to-month absences. Honestly, that news feels like a touchdown with seconds left on the clock.
DJ Moore’s Scare: Phew, Just an AC Joint Sprain!
Remember that gut-punch moment in Week 2? Moore, diving for a Josh Allen throw in the end zone, stayed down, and the entire fanbase held its breath. Turns out it’s an AC joint sprain, which sounds rough, but Rapoport says it’s “not considered to be a serious injury.” That’s huge! He’s day-to-day, expected to practice next week. Will he play? We’ll see, but the fact he’s even in contention after a scare like that is a massive relief. We all know how vital Moore is to the pass-game plans this season, and losing him long-term would have completely shifted the offensive approach. When he was sidelined on Thursday, the team did deviate to a more run-heavy attack, proving just how much they rely on his aerial threat.
Oliver’s Mystery Injury Solved, and He’s Got a Shot!
The Ed Oliver situation was equally stressful. Seeing him shockingly on the inactive list after tweaking his hip in warmups was a total shocker against Detroit. His absence was “hugely impactful” in that game, especially since the Bills’ defense is “clearly getting its legs early in the season.” Losing a linchpin like Oliver, even for a single game, changes everything up front. But good news: he’s also day-to-day and “has a chance” for next week. Not having him out there against the Lions definitely made things tougher, but the thought of him potentially back on the field so quickly changes the whole vibe.
Getting these updates is exactly what this team needed as they start preparing for the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3. While it wouldn’t be shocking if either player sat out as a precautionary measure this early in the season, the fact that they could practice is a massive win. We’re gonna get a good sense of how the Bills are approaching these injuries during practice this week, and honestly, every fan will be glued to those updates.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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