The Buffalo Bills have secured a playoff spot, but the stakes remain high as they face the Philadelphia Eagles today in a crucial game for seeding. A victory would stabilize the Bills as the No. 5 seed in the AFC, likely leading to a postseason matchup against either the Pittsburgh Steelers or Baltimore Ravens. Conversely, a loss would push them down to the No. 7 seed, potentially complicating their playoff journey.
Buffalo is not just focused on the playoff implications but also on finalizing their roster ahead of the postseason. In recent weeks, the team has been actively adjusting its wide receiver lineup. For today’s game, Keon Coleman will be sidelined for the second consecutive week, while Gabe Davis makes his return after being out for several games. Additionally, tight end Dalton Kincaid will also miss today’s matchup, as both he and Dawson Knox were listed as questionable. The elevation of Keleki Latu from the practice squad hinted at Kincaid’s absence.
The Bills released their inactive list prior to the game, which includes several key players:
– TE Dalton Kincaid
– WR Keon Coleman
– S Jordan Poyer
– DT DaQuan Jones
– DT Jordan Phillips
– K Matt Prater
– OL Tylan Grable
While Buffalo faces its share of injuries, the Eagles are also missing some significant players. Philadelphia will not have linebacker Nakobe Dean and right tackle Lane Johnson available for today’s clash.
As both teams navigate through injuries, the outcome of this matchup holds substantial implications for their playoff paths. It underscores the competitive nature of the NFL as teams prepare for the critical final stretch of the season, aiming to secure the best possible positioning heading into the playoffs.