Bills Injury Updates: Josh Allen Targets Rushing Record Amid Coleman Absence
Following a thrilling 44-32 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Buffalo Bills returned to practice on Monday at One Bills Drive. With their next game on the horizon, the team is focused on managing player health while also preparing for their upcoming match against the Houston Texans.
Bills Injury Updates Ahead of Thursday Night Game
As part of their injury management, the Bills held a walk-through practice on Monday. Several key players were absent, including:
- TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring)
- DT Phidarian Mathis (shoulder)
- WR Mecole Hardman Jr. (calf)
- WR Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck)
Head coach Sean McDermott emphasized the importance of balancing rest and preparation. He noted that several players would participate with limitations on Monday. These players included:
- S Jordan Poyer
- DT DaQuan Jones
- CB Christian Benford
- LB Terrel Bernard
- CB Taron Johnson
- DE Joey Bosa
- LB Dorian Williams
- WR Joshua Palmer
- OL Connor McGovern
- DT Jordan Phillips
Coaching Strategy for Player Recovery
McDermott acknowledged the challenge of managing player readiness during a short week. He stated, “It’s somewhat to be expected, just coming off of a game yesterday. The key is we got to get them as fresh as we can for Thursday night.”
The Bills will continue to practice over the next two days, departing for Houston on Wednesday afternoon. As they prepare for the match, all eyes will be on quarterback Josh Allen, who is targeting a rushing record amidst the ongoing injuries impacting the team.
