Ed Oliver is officially OUT for Monday night’s clash against the Rams, marking his second missed game this season, and honestly, that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the Bills’ injury list right now. What a gut punch this is for the defense.
DJ Moore’s Status: A Monday Night Headache
The big question hanging over everything? Wide receiver DJ Moore’s shoulder. He was out there for Saturday’s practice, yeah, but he was rocking that red non-contact jersey. Not exactly a confidence booster, right? Moore’s been battling this shoulder injury all week, missing both Thursday and Friday practice sessions. Head coach Joe Brady confirmed he’s still making the trip to Los Angeles, which means they’re holding out hope, but man, waiting until literally game day to make that call? Talk about living on the edge. This dude is key to their passing game, so his availability, even if it’s limited, is huge for their chances against the Rams.
The Injury Bug Is Biting Hard on Both Sides of the Ball
But wait, there’s more. Besides Oliver being sidelined again with that knee issue, they’re also losing wide receiver Joshua Palmer, who’s out with a shoulder injury himself. This will be Palmer’s first missed game of the season, but for Oliver, it’s his second. Missing a defensive tackle of Oliver’s caliber, plus a key receiver in Palmer, really stretches their depth thin. And it doesn’t stop there. Cornerback Dee Alford, dealing with an ankle problem, and defensive lineman Landon Jackson, with a knee injury, are also tagged as questionable. That’s a lot of critical guys potentially out or limited across the defense and offense. How are they supposed to keep pace with all these guys banged up?
So, the Bills are rolling into Los Angeles on Monday night seriously shorthanded, facing a tough Rams squad. The availability of DJ Moore, or lack thereof, could swing this game, and with Oliver and Palmer definitely out, everyone else has got to step up. It’s going to be a real test of their depth and resilience.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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