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Final Bills vs Rams Injury Reports for MNF

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By Michael Harrison in NFL News

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Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes the ball during the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect.
  • The 3-1 Buffalo Bills square off against the 2-2 Los Angeles Rams to cap off Week 5 on MNF
  • See the injury report for this massive contest with updates on Aaron Donald and D.J. Moore
  • Bills vs Rams final injury report and betting lines in this potential Super Bowl preview

When the Buffalo Bills travel to SoFi Stadium to clash with the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5, casual bettors will probably just look at the NFL odds and see LA as the favorite. With a laundry list of players popping up on this week’s practice reports, identifying who is actually suiting up for this tilt is paramount.

Both squads are managing critical injuries that will undoubtedly shift the handle and public market splits before kickoff. For the Bills, the receiving corps is bruised up: Joshua Palmer is officially Out, and DJ Moore is Questionable. On the Rams’ sideline, the early-week panic over defensive wrecker Aaron Donald has completely subsided, though safety Quentin Lake remains Questionable.

In this article I dive into the final injury designations and see where the smart money is flowing for MNF. Currently these are the top-two teams in the Super Bowl Odds.

Bills Injury Report

Player (Position)InjuryPractice ParticipationStatus
Ed Oliver (DL)KneeDNPOut
Josh Palmer (WR)ShoulderDNPOut
Dee Alford (CB)AnkleLimitedQuestionable
Landon Jackson (DL)KneeFullQuestionable
DJ Moore (WR)ShoulderLimitedQuestionable
Joe Andreessen (LB)KneeFullNone
Christian Benford (CB)ToeFullNone
Terrel Bernard (LB)KneeFullNone
Bradley Chubb (OLB)ThumbFullNone
Keon Coleman (WR)AnkleFullNone
Ray Davis (RB)HamstringFullNone
Damar Hamlin (S)RibsFullNone
Ar’maj Reed-Adams (G)ElbowFullNone
TJ Sanders (DL)IllnessFullNone
Dorian Williams (LB)HipFullNone

Buffalo arrived on the West Coast carrying a hefty list of banged-up names, though Saturday’s finalized update provided some crucial clarity. Here is the latest breakdown of the prominent players on the roster, ordered from officially out to cleared.

Bills Key Injuries

Joshua Palmer and DJ Moore (WRs)
Buffalo’s passing attack is heavily compromised heading into this skirmish. Joshua Palmer has been officially ruled out with a shoulder issue, stripping quarterback Josh Allen of a reliable boundary target. Furthermore, DJ Moore is tagged as Questionable after logging limited practice reps. If Moore sits or operates strictly as a decoy, the target share dynamics shift drastically.

I’m looking at wideout Keon Coleman to step up. Coleman shed his injury designation entirely after a full Friday practice, and his receiving yards prop sits at an easily attainable 36.5. With the air raid offense needing a reliable outlet, Coleman should see enough volume to easily clear that marker. Josh Allen’s passing yards total is currently hanging at 244.5 (O/U -115 at BetMGM), but hitting the Over will depend heavily on Coleman winning his individual matchups.

Ed Oliver (DL) and Terrel Bernard (LB)
In the trenches, the defense will sorely miss interior anchor Ed Oliver, who is out with a knee injury. The massive silver lining? Linebacker Terrel Bernard logged a full practice and carries no injury designation. Having Bernard is a massive boost for their defense, but Oliver’s absence leaves the front line vulnerable to the ground and pound.

Rams running back Kyren Williams has a rushing total set at 69.5 yards (-115). Oddsmakers practically expect him to have a solid outing, pricing his Anytime TD Scorer prop at a steep -168. With Buffalo sitting as +3.5 point underdogs (-118 consensus) across most NFL betting apps, the interior defense must quickly find a way to plug the gaps and win the field position battle.

Rams Injury Report

Player (Position)InjuryPractice ParticipationStatus
Quentin Lake (SAF)HipLimitedQuestionable
Aaron Donald (DE)BackFullNone
Colby Parkinson (TE)KneeFullNone
Davante Adams (WR)RestFullNone
Grant Stuard (LB)HamstringLimitedNone
Jaylen Watson (CB)ShoulderFullNone
Josaiah Stewart (OLB)GroinLimitedNone
Konata Mumpfield (WR)ShoulderFullNone
Nate Landman (LB)ShoulderFullNone
Tyler Higbee (TE)RestFullNone

Los Angeles is laying 3.5 points at home, and fortunately for bettors riding the favorites, the injury report brought excellent news. Only one player carries an official questionable tag into Sunday, while the rest of the banged-up roster appears ready for action.

Rams Key Injuries

Aaron Donald (DE)
The early-week panic surrounding future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald was nothing but noise. The interior wrecker missed some initial practice time with a back issue, but he was left off the final injury designations after missing last week vs Philly. When you monitor the NFL public betting splits, the sharp money knows Donald’s presence changes the entire complexion of the game. Sportsbooks anticipate him destroying the pocket presence of the opposition, setting his Tackles + Assists prop at 1.5 (Over -188). Expect him to be highly disruptive in the trenches, forcing Allen into rushed decisions.

Davante Adams (WR) and Tyler Higbee (TE)
Prop bettors can proceed with absolute confidence regarding offensive weapons Davante Adams and Tyler Higbee. Both appeared on the preliminary reports strictly for rest purposes and carry no official game status. Adams is positioned perfectly to test a vulnerable secondary; his receiving yards prop is currently 64.5, a number he routinely eclipses as Matthew Stafford’s premier look. Higbee’s line sits at a modest 23.5 yards, making him an intriguing red zone efficiency target if Los Angeles relies on heavy personnel packages near the goal line.

Quentin Lake (SAF)
The lone lingering question mark for Los Angeles is safety Quentin Lake, who is Questionable following a week of limited practice reps for a hip injury. If Lake misses this tilt, the secondary’s depth will be tested, which could aid Allen’s attempts to secure crucial third down conversions. Keep an eye on the inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff to see how the back end of the defense takes shape.

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Michael Harrison
Michael Harrison

Sports & Entertainment Writer

Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 20 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.

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