Buffalo Bills: Week 7 Injury Report Update

Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) is helped to his feet after being injured during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) is helped to his feet after being injured during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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We bring you all the latest injury news for the Buffalo Bills, as they prepare for their Week 7 clash with the Miami Dolphins in Southeast Florida.

Riding the wave of a four-game winning streak, the Buffalo Bills will be keen to keep the momentum going, especially with the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on the horizon. As such, it is imperative they take care of business this Sunday, against the Miami Dolphins.

Despite the Dolphins’ poor start to the season, this could be easier said than done, after their surprise win last weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Regardless, the Week 7 injury report holds a lot of intrigue for Bills’ fans, hoping to see their team emerge victorious once again.

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Undoubtedly, the biggest concern on either side of the ball surrounds LeSean McCoy, especially when someone with the gravitas of ESPN‘s John Clayton says he will miss Sunday’s game. Regardless, McCoy returned to the practice field on Sunday and he will likely be a game-time decision as he contends with a hamstring issue.

The Bills’ running game could also suffer from the loss of leader blocker Jerome Felton. The fullback missed practice on Thursday with a back injury, was limited on Friday and has been listed as questionable.

Left tackle Cordy Glenn returned to action three weeks ago, after missing a couple of games with an ankle injury. However, the team understandably continues to take a cautious approach, by limiting Glenn’s participation in practice.

There was some hope right tackle Seantrel Henderson could see his first action of the season in Miami, but he has been ruled out with a back injury after not practicing all week. Closing out the line injuries is Patrick Lewis, who will likely be on the inactives list yet again, due to his ongoing knee issue.

With no Sammy Watkins in the lineup, Robert Woods‘ role in the receiving game has become even more important. Unfortunately for the Bills, he has missed practice all week with a foot injury, and is unlikely to suit up on Sunday.

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Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

The final offensive player on the injury report is ever-present Charles Clay. As usual, the tight end sat out practice on Wednesday to rest his knee, but will suit up on Sunday.

Defensively, the majority of the attention centers around Marcell Dareus. A hamstring injury suffered in training has kept him out of the lineup since returning from suspension, and he has once again been listed as doubtful.

With Dareus looking unlikely to play on Sunday, Kyle Williams couldn’t have picked a worse time to suffer a neck injury. Along with cornerback Kevon Seymour — who is dealing with a shoulder injury — Williams has been limited in practice this week and is listed as questionable.

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Taking the injuries into account, what’s your prediction for the Bills’ clash with the Dolphins? Do you expect them to win their fifth straight, or fall to 4-3? Let us know in the comments section below.