We’ve got some injury updates.
After a 30-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts, the Buffalo Bills return to Orchard Park to prepare for a home game against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills are eager to hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season—something that nearly happened yesterday against the Broncos. Now, Buffalo has the chance to end Kansas City’s winning streak.
At 8-2, the Bills are leading the AFC East, with their next goal being to secure the top seed currently held by the Chiefs. This Sunday’s game will be critical, as it could decide the tiebreaker if Buffalo and Kansas City end up with the same record at the end of Week 18.
Head coach Sean McDermott spoke to the press on Monday, providing a few injury updates on wide receivers Keon Coleman and Amari Cooper, as well as linebacker Matt Milano.
According to Alaina Getzenberg and later confirmed by Adam Schefter, Coleman has already been ruled out for Week 11 against the Chiefs.
Schefter then mentioned that Cooper is trending towards playing. He has missed the last two weeks due to a wrist injury he suffered in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks. In addition, it has been reported that linebacker Matt Milano will be available for the practice window by the Bills, per. However, Milano will not be playing against the Chiefs, which is expected.
The Buffalo Bills have faced significant injury challenges throughout the 2024 season. Linebacker Matt Milano suffered a torn bicep during practice in mid-August, leading to his placement on injured reserve. The secondary has also been impacted, with cornerback Taron Johnson sidelined due to a forearm injury sustained in Week 1, though he has since returned to play.
Recently, the wide receiver corps has been affected, with Keon Coleman ruled out for Week 11 against the Chiefs. These injuries have tested the team’s depth and resilience as they continue their season.
With Coleman’s injury occurring just last weekend, it’s expected that he won’t be available for the roster this week. However, the potential return of Amari Cooper is a significant boost for the Bills, as they’ll need all the help they can get to take down Kansas City.
On the defensive side, the Bills have been strong at linebacker, with Dorian Williams and Terrel Bernard stepping up to lead the defense and excel in situational football, despite the injury setbacks. With Milano nearing a return to practice, his presence should inject even more energy into an already solid defensive unit.
