DJ Moore is officially out for the Buffalo Bills’ Week 6 clash against the Las Vegas Raiders, marking his second straight game sidelined with that shoulder injury he picked up back in Week 2. This is a tough pill to swallow for Bills Mafia, especially after the receiving group apparently struggled last week. With kickoff just about 90 minutes away, the official inactive reports are in, and it’s clear Buffalo has some serious gaps to fill.
Offense Missing Key Pieces, But Some Depth Steps Up
Moore’s continued absence is a huge blow for the Bills’ offense. The good news for him, though, is that Buffalo has a bye next week, which means more time to recover from that nagging shoulder issue. But for today? They need someone to step up. Joshua Palmer being active this week could be a critical piece to bolstering that receiving group, especially given last week’s struggles. On the offensive line, rookie T/G Jude Bowry is a healthy scratch yet again, and seventh-round pick G Ar’Maj Reed-Adams is also sitting out as a healthy scratch. The upside is Spencer Brown is good to go after missing most of last week’s game with a back flare-up, which is a relief for the line. It’s interesting that the Bills didn’t even elevate anyone from their practice squad this week, suggesting they felt confident in the depth they already had despite several key guys being questionable coming into today.
Defense Takes a Hit With Oliver Out
The defensive side of the ball isn’t without its concerns either. Big man Ed Oliver will be sitting out once again, still battling that knee injury he picked up against the New England Patriots. He managed a limited practice on Friday, but it wasn’t enough to get him back on the field today. That’s a significant loss in the trenches. On a brighter note, T.J. Sanders, who had a strong 2026 debut last week, is active despite dealing with a shoulder injury himself. So there’s some defensive line depth holding strong. Veteran OLB Mike Danna is a healthy scratch, just one week after he was actually released to make room for slot corner Anthony Kendall. Now Kendall is back on the practice squad, and Danna is back as a healthy inactive, with Dee Alford healthy and active. It’s a bit of a carousel, but the main takeaway is Oliver’s absence is a big one.
With kickoff against the Raiders just minutes away, the Bills are definitely going to have to battle through some real challenges with these key guys on the sidelines. Let’s see how they adjust on the fly and what this means for their performance today.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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