Forget the injury reports, because the Buffalo Bills are rolling into their clash with the New York Jets with right tackle Spencer Brown, who was listed as doubtful, actually ACTIVE and ready to start! This is a massive shift just 90 minutes before kickoff, proving you can never count out this Buffalo squad.
O-Line Shuffle: Depth Wins The Day
It’s all about that offensive line depth for the Bills today. Brown getting the green light to start is huge, especially after all the speculation. And get this: Tylan Grable, who stepped up big time starting for Brown two weeks ago and then for Dion Dawkins at left tackle last week, is active as the swing tackle. Dawkins himself is back in the lineup today, which means Jude Bowry is the odd man out. Talk about options! Plus, rookie Ar’Maj Reed-Adams is a healthy scratch this week, returning to the bench after filling in last week when Alec Anderson was out with an ankle injury. Anderson is back starting, pushing Austin Corbett back to the bench. This is a lineup that looks ready for anything the Jets throw at them.
Healthy Scratches And Strategic Moves
Beyond the O-line, the Bills made a few more calls that highlight their roster strength. Big man Greg Gaines is a healthy scratch, not because of injury, but because Buffalo’s defensive line is back to full health. That’s a good problem to have, right? Veteran edge rusher Mike Danna is also a healthy scratch again, which seems to be a consistent theme this season.
And then there’s the secondary. Newcomer Amani Hooker is active, and so is Jordan Hancock, who’s been on injured reserve for the last month. That pushes Jalon Kilgore onto the inactive list. We also saw quarterback Shane Buechele listed as inactive, even though both Josh Allen and Kyle Allen were healthy this week. This is a classic Bills move: elevating a veteran practice squad player for game-day checks, giving him more money just for showing up. Not a bad gig if you can get it.
Meanwhile, The Jets Are Shorthanded
Across the field, the New York Jets are dealing with their own set of inactive players for this key AFC East contest. Their list includes CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Edge Nate Lynn, WR Tim Patrick, LB Trevin Wallace, and TE Jelani Woods. While the Bills are showcasing their depth, the Jets are clearly missing some pieces.
This clash with the Jets is huge for AFC East bragging rights, and seeing Buffalo’s depth come through with players like Grable ready to step up, even with key guys returning, just shows you how ready this team is to fight. Kickoff is close, let’s go!
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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