Bills Beat Lions Despite Injuries
Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver D.J. Moore Ruled Out With Shoulder Injury
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The end-zone play on which D.J. Moore was injured was nullified by a holding penalty, and he finished the game without a catch.
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Detroit cornerback Rock Ya-Sin landed on Moore as he attempted to make the low catch, and Moore remained down for several minutes while Bills medical staff treated him before he left the field with assistance.
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With Moore unavailable, Buffalo was expected to rely on Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer at wide receiver for the remainder of the game.
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The 29-year-old Moore joined Buffalo in an offseason trade from Chicago after recording four seasons with at least 1,100 receiving yards from 2019 through 2023; he had opened his Bills career with five catches for 100 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver D.J. Moore was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Detroit Lions after landing hard on his shoulder in the end zone during the second quarter TSN. Moore walked off the field under his own power and underwent X-rays after being initially listed as questionable with a shoulder injury and stinger, though no long-term diagnosis was immediately disclosed Heavy.
Rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman briefly exited with an ankle injury but returned to action, while defensive tackle Ed Oliver remained inactive due to a hip injury suffered in warmups College Football Network. Despite the setbacks, the Bills built a commanding halftime lead behind early touchdowns.
Moore's End-Zone Mishap Nullified by Penalty
Moore was injured on a low-ball catch attempt in the end zone when Detroit cornerback Rock Ya-Sin landed on him News SSBCrack. The play itself was wiped out by a holding penalty. Moore remained on the field for several minutes while Bills medical staff treated him before he left with assistance Archy Netys.
Moore finished the game without a reception despite opening his Bills career strong with five catches for 100 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 TSN.
Buffalo Adjusts Receiver Group Without Moore
With Moore sidelined, the Bills turned to backup receivers Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Joshua Palmer to fill the void Heavy. Coleman's early ankle scare ended with him returning, giving Buffalo multiple options to spread the passing attack College Football Network.
Moore's Brief Buffalo Tenure Off to Rough Start
The 29-year-old Moore joined Buffalo in an offseason trade from Chicago and had four consecutive seasons with at least 1,100 receiving yards from 2019 through 2023 TSN. His injury in just his second game with the Bills marks a significant setback for the team's offense.
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