Buffalo Bills Friday Injury Report: Rasul Douglas, Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid Updates

The Buffalo Bills face a mix of good and bad injury news heading into their Week 15 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Key players are returning to action, but one notable starter will miss the game.

Rasul Douglas Out for Week 15

The Bills will be without cornerback Rasul Douglas for their critical Sunday game against the Lions. Douglas, who suffered a knee injury last week during the team’s win over the Rams, has been ruled out. The veteran cornerback has been a crucial part of Buffalo’s secondary, but after struggling with multiple penalties in the Rams game, he’ll sit out this week.

Head coach Sean McDermott will need to make a decision on who will step up in Douglas’s absence. The options come down to Ja’Marcus Ingram or Kaiir Elam, with both players needing to step up opposite Christian Benford. This could be a tall order against the high-powered Lions’ receiving corps.

Buffalo’s Secondary Takes a Hit

The injury to Douglas weakens the Bills’ defense at a pivotal moment in the season. Buffalo faces a tough test in defending against a Lions offense that boasts standout players like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta. For Bills fans, the hope will be that Ingram or Elam can rise to the occasion, but this challenge will not be easy.

Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid Return to Action

On the brighter side for the Bills, their offense is beginning to heal. Wide receiver Keon Coleman, who has been sidelined since Week 10 with a wrist injury, is set to return. Coleman’s presence will give quarterback Josh Allen another weapon on the field, which will be essential in what promises to be a high-scoring matchup against the Lions.

Additionally, tight end Dalton Kincaid, who has been out since Week 11, is questionable for Sunday. Kincaid did practice this week, which raises hopes that he will be able to make his return to the field. His potential return gives the Bills an added dimension to their offense as they prepare for a challenging matchup.

A Critical Week for Buffalo

As the Bills push towards the playoffs, they’ll need all hands on deck. With four games remaining, the stakes are high, and every player will need to be at their best. Despite missing Douglas, getting Coleman and potentially Kincaid back into the fold will be a welcome boost for the offense, especially when facing a Lions squad that can light up the scoreboard.

Fans will be watching closely as the Bills battle the Lions in what is sure to be a game of the week. The game kicks off Sunday at 4:25 p.m. on CBS. It’s shaping up to be an exciting matchup between two of the NFL’s top teams.

The Bills are gearing up for a challenging contest, but with the offense coming back to full strength, they’ll need their defense to rise to the occasion without one of their key cornerbacks. It’s a pivotal moment in their season.