Game status 5

#97DT Greg Gaines QuestionableCalf
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#2WR DJ Moore QuestionableKnee
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Moore indicated following Sunday's 36-10 win over the Ravens that he's okay in the wake of his late-game exit due to a knee issue, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

That's encouraging, but Moore's status will nonetheless be worth monitoring ahead of the Bills' Nov. 9 contest against the Vikings. Before his departure from Sunday's contest, Moore caught four of his seven targets for 82 yards and a TD.

#5WR Joshua Palmer QuestionableHamstring (right)
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Palmer (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Greg Dortch are thus available to handle Buffalo's wideout duties for the remainder of the contest. Palmer's next chance to see game action will arrive Nov. 9 against the Vikings.

Injured reserve and long term 4

#37CB Jordan Hancock IRHamstring
Estimated return Nov 9 Updated

Hancock (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Bills on Wednesday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Hancock has been on IR since late September while recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2 versus Detroit. The cornerback had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and if he isn't activated in that time frame, he will remain on IR for the rest of the 2026 campaign.

#14WR Tyrell Shavers OutKnee - ACL · Surgery
Estimated return Nov 9 Updated

The Bills designated Shavers (knee) to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, but he will not play against the Ravens on Sunday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Shavers has progressed enough in his recovery from a torn ACL to return to practice, and he was a limited participant in Wednesday's session. Shavers saw his role in the Bills' offense steadily increase over the course of the 2025 season before suffering his injury in the wild-card round against the Jaguars in January. His next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Vikings on Monday, Nov. 9.

#43CB Dorian Strong OutNeck
Out for the season Updated

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#92DT Zane Durant IRUndisclosed
Estimated return Nov 9 Updated

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Recently cleared 3

#86TE Dalton Kincaid Cleared
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Kincaid (chest) caught four of six targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-10 win over the Ravens.

Kincaid was questionable coming into the game due to a chest injury, but he managed to suit up and finished as the team leader in receiving yards. He made a 40-yard catch early in the fourth quarter and capped the following drive with a 23-yard touchdown catch. The streaky TE has returned to form with 11 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown over the past two games. Kincaid had just four catches for 52 yards over his previous three outings after starting the season with 12 catches for 225 yards and a TD through two games. Next up for Kincaid and the Bills is a Week 9 MNF clash with Minnesota's elite defense.

#33CB Te'Cory Couch Cleared
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The Bills signed Couch (hamstring) off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Couch was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Weeks 3 and 4. Now that he's on the 53-man roster, he'll be available to play for the Bills for the rest of the 2026 season. Couch figures to contribute mostly on special teams while providing depth in the secondary.

#91DT Ed Oliver Cleared
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Oliver (knee) was a full participant at the Bills' practice Thursday.

Oliver made his return to practice Wednesday after missing the team's two most recent contests with a knee injury, but he now appears to be good to go for Week 8. The defensive lineman has recorded nine total tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also recovering a fumble over three contests so far during the 2026 campaign.