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Buffalo Bills rule out D.J. Moore following shoulder injury against Lions

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 18, 2026, 08:39 IST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver D.J. Moore was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Detroit Lions after sustaining a shoulder injury during the second quarter in Orchard Park.

Buffalo Bills rule out D.J. Moore following shoulder injury against Lions

The Buffalo Bills were forced to navigate the remainder of their Thursday night clash against the Detroit Lions without their primary wide receiver, D.J. Moore. The team officially ruled the offseason acquisition out for the rest of the contest after he suffered a shoulder injury during the second quarter of play at Orchard Park.

The incident occurred late in the first half when Moore landed awkwardly on his left shoulder while in the end zone. The receiver remained on the turf for several minutes as medical staff attended to him before he eventually made his way to the locker room for further evaluation. Initially, the team designated him as questionable to return while assessing both a stinger and the shoulder issue, but he was officially downgraded to out shortly after the halftime break.

Impact of Moore's absence on the Bills offense

Moore, who joined the Buffalo roster following an offseason trade with the Chicago Bears, had been a focal point of the team's passing attack. His absence was felt immediately, as he exited the game without recording a single reception against the Lions' defense.

The receiver had previously established himself as a critical target for quarterback Josh Allen during the season opener. In that Week 1 victory over the Houston Texans, Moore showcased his potential by hauling in five receptions for 100 yards and securing a touchdown. His departure on Thursday night leaves a significant void in the Bills' receiving corps as they look to maintain their offensive rhythm for the remainder of the matchup.