Sunday was an absolute nightmare for the Buffalo Bills, with the scoreboard being the least of their worries. They legit ran out of cornerbacks before the game even ended, forcing backup safety Damar Hamlin into nickel duties. Now, with a Monday night showdown against the Los Angeles Rams looming, the injury report is a must-watch for what comes next.
The Cornerback Calamity Just Got Real
The defensive backfield situation is wild. Christian Benford, who was playing on Sunday, was limited in practice on Thursday with an ankle injury. Yeah, he hasn’t been stellar, but he’s way better than whatever disaster happened out there last weekend. If Benford can’t get going and can’t run, Buffalo already signed A.J. Woods to the practice squad this week. That’s another young option, but it tells you how deep they’re digging.
Then there’s Dee Alford, another nickel cornerback, who wasn’t practicing either. Plus, practice squad DB Te’Cory Couch wasn’t even seen at the open part of practice. This is getting ridiculous. If Alford is out, we could see Geno Stone get called up to help that “very confused looking back seven.” Confused? That’s an understatement. This entire situation is a red flag waving in the wind as they prep to head west.
Moore’s Ironman Vow and Other Good News
On the offensive side, the biggest question is always about DJ Moore. The dude thinks he’s Ironman, and honestly, at 29 years old, he practically is. He never misses games, like, ever. But he’s got a shoulder issue that kept him out of practice on Thursday. Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady straight up said that if Moore declares himself good to go, he’s active. That’s the kind of confidence a guy earns. But if he can’t, get ready for rookie Skyler Bell to potentially suit up in a game day jersey. You gotta respect Moore’s grind, but this is a serious call.
It wasn’t all bad news on the injury front, though. A bunch of guys were full go at practice. Terrel Bernard (knee), Bradley Chubb (thumb), Joe Andreessen (knee), Keon Coleman (ankle), Ray Davis (hamstring), Damar Hamlin (rib), Ar’maj Reed-Adams (elbow), T.J. Sanders (illness), and Dorian Williams (hip) all had full practice participation. That’s a good sign for their general health, but it doesn’t solve the absolute mess in the defensive backfield.
This Bills team needs to figure out their defensive back situation, and fast. With the Rams waiting on Monday night, every single one of these injury updates is massive. Keep your eyes peeled, because what happens with Benford and Alford could make or break their next game. And if Moore somehow sits, that’s a whole different level of challenge.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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