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Bills wide receiver D.J. Moore doubtful to return against Patriots with shoulder injury

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Oct 5, 2026, 00:59 IST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver D.J. Moore is unlikely to return to Sunday's game against the New England Patriots after sustaining a shoulder injury during the second quarter of play.

Bills wide receiver D.J. Moore doubtful to return against Patriots with shoulder injury

Buffalo Bills wide receiver D.J. Moore has been ruled doubtful to return for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the New England Patriots. The playmaker exited the game during the second quarter after suffering a shoulder injury, leaving the Bills' offense to adjust for the second half.

The injury occurred during a frustrating sequence for the receiver, who was visibly upset as he left the field. Upon reaching the sideline, Moore spiked his helmet before entering the medical tent for further evaluation. Before his departure, he had contributed 11 yards on a single reception and added six yards on one rushing attempt.

Impact on Buffalo's receiving corps

Moore’s absence presents a challenge for the Buffalo coaching staff as they look to navigate the rest of the game against New England. The receiver had been managing a shoulder issue since Week 2, when he first sustained the injury against the Detroit Lions. Despite being a limited participant in practice sessions leading up to this week's matchup, he had successfully avoided missing any game time until this latest setback.

With Moore sidelined, the Bills are expected to rely more heavily on their remaining wide receiver depth. The team's primary options for the remainder of the game include Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Joshua Palmer. The coaching staff will now look to these players to fill the void left by Moore as the team continues its offensive efforts against the Patriots.