Buffalo is rolling into their matchup against the Raiders today without two of their absolute biggest stars: wide receiver DJ Moore and defensive lineman Ed Oliver are both inactive, raising some serious eyebrows about the Bills’ early-season health.
Bills Missing Key Cogs, Again
This isn’t the first time Moore and Oliver have been sidelined this year, which is the real kicker here. Moore, dealing with a shoulder issue, and Oliver, battling a knee injury, were both inactive for the Bills’ Week 5 victory over the Rams. They returned to limited practice on Friday, but ultimately, they’re still listed as questionable and are out for today’s game. Losing talent like that, especially twice in the early going, has to sting and makes you wonder how long these guys will be battling their respective injuries.
Who’s Stepping Up for Buffalo?
It’s not all bad news for Buffalo, thankfully. They will have wide receiver Joshua Palmer, who was also dealing with a shoulder issue, and cornerback Dee Alford, who had an ankle injury, active for the game. So, at least a couple of key guys got cleared. Their other inactives for today include offensive guard Ar’Maj Reed-Adams, offensive tackle Jude Bowry, and outside linebacker Mike Danna. Every team faces injury challenges, but missing two Pro Bowl caliber players like Moore and Oliver in multiple games is a tough pill to swallow for Buffalo.
Raiders Also Battling the Injury Bug
The Raiders have their own health woes they’re navigating. Good news for them, offensive guard Trey Zuhn, who was questionable with a knee injury, will be active today. On the flip side, their inactive list includes quarterback Aidan O’Connell, though he’ll be serving as the emergency third quarterback. Defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway is out with a concussion, and safeties Tristin McCollum and Dalton Johnson are also inactive. Rounding out their inactives are defensive end Cian Slone and offensive guard Bryce Cabeldue.
It’s never easy going into a game down key players, especially when those players are your stars. Both the Bills and Raiders are going to have to dig deep and rely on their depth today, making this matchup a real test of grit for both squads.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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