The Buffalo Bills and New York Jets square off tonight on Monday Night Football with first place in the AFC East on the line.
The Jets enter the game following a tumultuous week that began with the firing of Robert Saleh as head coach and the placement of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich as interim head coach. The Bills, meanwhile, are looking to rebound from last week’s road loss while snuffing out any spark the change at head coach could give Aaron Rodgers and the Jets.
Here’s the latest injury report and roster news ahead of tonight’s AFC East showdown.
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Inactives
Buffalo Bills Designated as Out
- LB Joe Andreessen
- C Will Clapp
- RB James Cook
- S Mike Edwards
- DT Ed Oliver
- LB Edefuan Ulofoshio
New York Jets Designated as Out
- RB Israel Abanikanda
- CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse
- CB Michael Carter
- WR Malachi Corley
- DE Braiden McGregor
- OT Max Mitchell
- OT Carter Warren
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
The Bills listed 16 players on their injury report this week, with nearly a dozen of them being regular contributors and starters. This includes the starting quarterback, starting running back, and three of the top four receivers.
The biggest name on the list is quarterback Josh Allen, who is listed with both left hand and ankle injuries but who also was assessed for a concussion during last week’s game in Houston. The good news, though, is Allen was a full participant in practice this week and is expected to play.
Two other important names to watch are running back James Cook and receiver Khalil Shakir, both of whom haven’t practiced this week. Cook was injured during last week’s loss to the Texans, while Shakir was injured two weeks ago.
The Jets also listed their starting quarterback on this week’s report, as Aaron Rodgers is managing an ankle injury. Just as is the case with Allen and the Bills, though, the Jets expect to have Rodgers in the lineup.
For New York, it’s the defense that is affected most by injuries. Star inside linebacker C.J. Mosley is listed with a toe injury, while nickel cornerback Michael Carter II is listed with a back injury. Mosley has worked as a limited participant in practice this week, but Carter has not practiced.
Projected Starting Lineups for Each Team
The projected starting lineup is based on the Bills’ current depth chart.
Buffalo Bills Projected Starters
- Quarterback: Josh Allen
- Running Back: James Cook
- Fullback: Reggie Gilliam
- Wide Receiver: Keon Coleman, Mack Hollins
- Tight End: Dalton Kincaid
- Left Offensive Tackle: Dion Dawkins
- Left Offensive Guard: David Edwards
- Center: Connor McGovern
- Right Offensive Guard: O’Cyrus Torrence
- Right Offensive Tackle: Spencer Brown
- Left Defensive End: Greg Rousseau
- Left Defensive Tackle: DaQuan Jones
- Right Defensive Tackle: Ed Oliver
- Right Defensive End: A.J. Epenesa
- Strongside Linebacker: Dorian Williams
- Middle Linebacker: Terrel Bernard
- Weakside Linebacker: Nicholas Morrow
- Left Cornerback: Christian Benford
- Right Cornerback: Rasul Douglas
- Free Safety: Damar Hamlin
- Strong Safety: Taylor Rapp
- Kicker: Tyler Bass
- Punter: Sam Martin
- Long Snapper: Reid Ferguson
- Kickoff Returner: Brandon Codrington
- Punt Returner: Brandon Codrington
New York Jets Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the Jets’ current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers
- Running Back: Breece Hall
- Wide Receiver: Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams, Allen Lazard
- Tight End: Tyler Conklin
- Left Offensive Tackle: Tyron Smith
- Left Offensive Guard: John Simpson
- Center: Joe Tippmann
- Right Offensive Guard: Alijah Vera-Tucker
- Right Offensive Tackle:
- Left Defensive End: Will McDonald IV
- Left Defensive Tackle: Javon Kinlaw
- Right Defensive Tackle: Quinnen Williams
- Right Defensive End: Micheal Clemons
- Strongside Linebacker: Jamien Sherwood
- Middle Linebacker:
- Weakside Linebacker: Quincy Williams
- Left Cornerback: Sauce Gardner
- Right Cornerback: D.J. Reed
- Free Safety: Tony Adams
- Strong Safety: Chuck Clark
- Kicker: Greg Zuerlein
- Punter: Thomas Morstead
- Long Snapper: Thomas Hennessy
- Kickoff Returner: Xavier Gipson
- Punt Returner: Xavier Gipson