While it felt as though nearly everything went the Buffalo Bills' way on Thursday night in a dominant 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions, one dark cloud loomed: an injury to wide receiver DJ Moore. The 29-year-old pass-catcher kickstarted his tenure with the Bills by hauling in five passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, but left Thursday night's game with an injury that raised concerns.
Although Moore didn't return against the Lions, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported early Friday morning that doctors reportedly don't view his injury as "serious." Schefter cited a source saying that Moore "has a chance to play next week," though they also said it wasn't "a lock."
Bills WR DJ Moore suffered a shoulder injury Thursday night that doctors do not
consider serious and will leave him day to day, per source. “He has a chance to play next week (vs. the Chargers), but it’s not a lock, either,” said the source. pic.twitter.com/bmTkvScfNH
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2026
This sentiment was echoed by ESPN and NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, who described Moore's injury as an AC joint sprain.
From @SportsCenter: The #Bills got good news on WR DJ Moore, who suffered an AC joint sprain. Plus, the latest on DT Ed Oliver. pic.twitter.com/PetbM8RDCL
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 18, 2026
This article originally appeared on For The Win: DJ Moore's latest injury update comes with significant fantasy football impact
