The Buffalo Bills returned to practice on Thursday with nearly their full roster, only Christian Benford absent as he continues to manage a toe injury sustained in Sunday’s game. Ray Davis appeared on the injury report for the first time this week with a hamstring issue but took part fully in practice, a positive sign ahead of Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.
Thursday’s practice saw improvements across the board. Joe Andreesen and Keon Coleman moved from not participating to limited activity. TJ Sanders, recovering from an appendectomy last week, also progressed to limited participation. Deone Walker advanced from limited to full participation, reflecting steady recovery. The only player still wearing a red non-contact jersey was DJ Moore, who remains limited with an unspecified injury but is expected to play on Sunday. Moore’s durability is notable; he has not missed a game since 2020 and has only skipped two in his entire career. Damar Hamlin continued limited practice due to a rib injury.
Christian Benford’s absence looks certain for the Patriots game. The Bills’ injury report implies Benford will not suit up, while Sanders remains the only question mark due to the recent surgery and the physical demands of practice. The team’s overall health appears stable, with most players shedding non-contact status.
The New England Patriots face a bleaker outlook. Their injury report showed no improvements on Thursday and included some setbacks. Reggie Gilliam, a former Bills fullback, was downgraded from limited to non-participant. Channing Canada appeared on the list as limited with a hamstring injury, adding to the Patriots’ defensive secondary challenges, already missing Christian Gonzalez for the game.
The Bills’ Thursday report offered a rare moment of relief amid the NFL’s physical toll. Ray Davis’s hamstring injury is new but not yet limiting, while Sanders’s recovery will be closely watched. Meanwhile, the Patriots’ injury situation worsened, complicating their preparation for Sunday’s matchup.
According to Yahoo Sports.