Josh Allen, who had us all clutching our pearls after Sunday’s game, isn’t even on the Buffalo Bills’ Week 4 injury report that just dropped. Seriously. Dude is clean. We were sweating bullets, seeing him limping, hearing coach Joe Brady keep it tight-lipped, but the first official report for their divisional showdown with the Patriots confirms he’s good to go. What a relief, right? Unless you’re a Bills cornerback, apparently.
Allen’s Golden, But The Bills’ Secondary Is Bleeding
Talk about a rollercoaster! We thought Allen was gonna be on crutches, but nope, he’s basically skipping into practice. Meanwhile, Buffalo’s getting hit hard elsewhere. For the Bills, linebacker Joe Andreesen (knee), cornerback Christian Benford (toe), wide receiver Keon Coleman (ankle), and defensive tackle T.J. Sanders (Illness) all missed practice completely. That’s a tough blow for a team gearing up for their first divisional game of the season.
The real head-scratcher here is Christian Benford. He’s definitely not playing this week because of that toe, and honestly, the big question is if this is a nagging issue that’s gonna sideline him for weeks, maybe even an IR trip. Rookie Davisson Igbinosun stepped up on Sunday and played well, but Buffalo relying on a freshman and a sophomore to hold down the corner spots for any length of time? That’s not ideal, not for a team with playoff aspirations. On the brighter side, safety Damar Hamlin (ribs), wide receiver DJ Moore (shoulder), and defensive lineman Deone Walker (quad) were all limited, so at least they were out there. And it’s a huge positive to see linebacker Terrel Bernard (thumb), outside linebacker Brandley Chubb (thumb), guard Ar’maj Reed Adams (elbow), and linebacker Dorian Williams (hip) all get full practices in.
Maye’s Excuses And Pats’ Defensive Holes
Over on the Patriots’ side, it’s a whole different vibe. Drake Maye, bless his heart, is basically saying his poor play could be due to some shoulder discomfort. He’s on the injury report for receiving medical treatment, sure, but he didn’t miss any practice time. Convenient, huh?
Their “Did Not Practice” list includes some big names Buffalo needs to eye: defensive tackle Christian Barmore (shoulder), cornerback Christian Gonzalez (shoulder), and tackle Morgan Moses (toe). Limited practice for the Pats were linebacker Christian Elliss (chest), fullback Reggie Gilliam (knee), linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder), tight end Eli Raridon (thigh), safety Brenden Schooler (back on NFI List), and safety Craig Woodson (shoulder). Maye himself got a full practice in, despite that shoulder. The big one to watch for Buffalo is Christian Barmore. If he’s a scratch for Sunday, then watch out for DaQuan Jones. That dude’s a familiar name and can definitely get in Allen’s face. And Christian Gonzalez? That history of shoulder injuries could mean a rookie trying to keep up with Buffalo’s improved wide receiver corps. That’s a mismatch just waiting to happen, and Buffalo could feast.
So, Sunday afternoon. Bills hosting the Pats. This ain’t just another game, folks. It’s the first divisional slugfest of the season, and it sets the tone. With Allen feeling good, but some real questions in the Bills’ secondary, and some potential holes in the Patriots’ defense, this is gonna be a wild one. You know I’ll be glued to every snap. Let’s go!
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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