DJ Moore and Ed Oliver are officially back on the practice field for the Buffalo Bills today, finally ending multi-game absences that have kept two of their established stars largely off the field this season. This is massive news for a squad getting ready for their Week 8 clash against the Ravens, especially with how little we’ve seen these guys so far.
Ed Oliver’s Defense Redo
Let’s talk about Ed Oliver first. The dude has only been on the field for 26.7% of his unit’s snaps all season. That’s wild for a player who, according to Head Coach Joe Brady, is the centerpiece of their defensive vision. Brady straight up said, “Ed Oliver will be out there on the practice field today. He says they built their vision of the defense around Oliver.” That’s not just a casual comment; it tells you everything about how crucial he is. Oliver has only racked up half a sack in his first three games, and get this, he hasn’t even played in consecutive contests heading into this Baltimore game. Brady isn’t making any promises about him actually hitting the field this Sunday, but just having him back at practice? That’s a spark.
DJ Moore’s Quiet Efficiency
Then there’s DJ Moore. He’s played slightly more snaps at 33.9%, but he’s missed the last two and a half games after tweaking that AC joint sprain back in Week 4 against the Patriots. It’s been a tough stretch for him, and Coach Brady summed it up perfectly, saying “It was tough for him not to play in those games…it’ll be nice to see him back on the football field today.” The thing is, when Moore *has* been out there, he’s been darn efficient, putting up 2.47 yards per route run. But that efficiency has been overshadowed by him leaving two games early due to injury and missing the last two entirely.
Bringing both of these guys back on the field, even just for practice, is a huge, huge boost for the Bills. They’re coming off their bye week and will be at home facing the Ravens this weekend. You know everyone will be glued to the practice designations for Moore and Oliver all week long. If they suit up, it could absolutely change the energy for this team.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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