Bills Monitor Five Offensive Injuries Ahead of Vikings Game

Buffalo entered its November 1 game against the Ravens without right tackle Spencer Brown, who was sidelined by back trouble. Four more offensive players needed evaluation during the 36-10 win, though several returned to action. The Bills have an extra day before their November 9 visit to the Vikings, scheduled for Monday night.

Brown missed the first two practices after the bye, then took part on a limited basis Friday and was listed as questionable. Coach Joe Brady said the team decided before the game that Brown was not ready to play. Brown had previously left a game in Los Angeles with a back flare-up, then returned six days later to play the full game in Las Vegas. He has said he wants to be physically ready for the season’s final stretch.

Running back James Cook was checked for a possible head injury after a fourth-quarter collision. He left the field under his own power, returned with 9:31 remaining and had one more carry, gaining four yards. Wide receiver DJ Moore went to the evaluation tent after appearing to hyperextend his knee while making a fourth-down catch. He returned to the sideline and said after the game that he felt about 90% and was not worried.

Wide receiver Josh Palmer injured his hamstring in the first quarter while running a deep route. He was first listed as doubtful to return and later ruled out. The injury could keep him out for multiple weeks, and injured reserve is a possibility as Buffalo prepares to make room for Tyrell Shavers’ return from the PUP list. Guard Alec Anderson appeared to hurt his right leg on the opening drive but missed only six snaps and gave no indication after the game of an ongoing problem. Brady did not provide injury updates at his Monday press conference.