The Buffalo Bills were able to squeak out a victory against the Cleveland Browns this past Sunday, in Week 16. While there’s still much to talk about on the heels of that win, a fairly big game awaits the team next Sunday
This is a matchup that carries significant playoff vibes, and one we could see down the road in early February if everything lines up as needed in the playoffs. With injuries a major talking point in the lead up to Week 17, that has fans for both teams glued to their devices for the latest
updates.
Most of Bills Mafia wants to know how quarterback Josh Allen is doing, and if his ankle is indeed “gravy, baby,” as he told CBS sideline reporter Evan Washburn after Sunday’s win. The reason for concern is due to the ankle injury Allen appeared to suffer just before halftime on a play where he inadvisably scrambled into harm’s way. That injury had Allen limping to the locker room early, and without his right cleat on.
Though we don’t have an official report yet, Allen does appear no worse for wear, as evidenced by the fact that he continued to play after halftime. Allen had the injury x-rayed at halftime, which reported as negative. However, don’t be surprised if he ends up on the injury report early and often this week with a foot/ankle designation.
Safety Jordan Poyer was apparently injured on the play where he combined with defensive end Greg Rousseau to sack quarterback Shedeur Sanders. ESPN Bills reporter Alaina Getzenberg reported that Poyer was walking the sidelines late in the game with a limp, holding his upper right leg a bit. However, social media posts by the Bills after the game revealed that Poyer was holding his arm pretty close to his chest.
In positive news, linebacker Shaq Thompson left the game in the first quarter with a neck injury, but he returned to action later in the game.
As for the Eagles, Philly is expected to get back defensive tackle Jalen Carter and offensive tackle Lane Johnson in Week 17. One of the better defensive tackles in the NFL, Carter’s return should provide a boost for their pass rush. He only has two sacks this season, but Carter remains a disruptor in the middle of the defense against both the pass and run. Johnson is the veteran leader on an offensive line, and he’s fought through an up and down season in 2025.
The big injury to watch out of Philadelphia this week is that of linebacker Nakobe Dean, who left their Week 17 game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday due to a hamstring injury. Dean has been on a tear lately after staring off the season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. In only eight games this season, Dean has a couple of forced fumbles and four sacks.
Keep it locked in here at Buffalo Rumblings for the latest injury news and more as the Bills get ready to host the Eagles on Sunday, December 28.
