Buffalo Bills Prepare for Week 13 Clash with 49ers Following Bye Week
After their bye week, the Buffalo Bills are set to host the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium on Sunday Night Football. Depending on earlier results, the Bills could secure their fifth consecutive AFC East title. Even if that doesn’t happen, a win would bring them one step closer to clinching the division, extending their winning streak to seven games.
The Bills have good news heading into Week 13 — the team is nearly at full strength. While not entirely injury-free, they are close to having a complete roster available.
New Names on the Week 13 Injury List
- DT DeWayne Carter (wrist)
- OL Tylan Grable (groin)
Although it’s rare to welcome additions to the injury report, these names are a positive sign. Both players remain on Injured Reserve (IR), but their practice windows have opened, and head coach Sean McDermott hasn’t ruled them out for Sunday. While he hasn’t committed to their return, this mirrors previous scenarios, like linebacker Matt Milano, whose practice window opened without immediate game-day clearance.
Players Cleared from Week 13 Injury List
- QB Josh Allen (left hand)
- CB Christian Benford (wrist)
- LB Terrel Bernard (pectoral)
Josh Allen’s name is off the injury report for the first time since his Week 2 hand injury. Meanwhile, Bernard, still dealing with an ankle issue, appears fully recovered from his earlier pectoral injury.
Injuries to Monitor in Week 13
- OL Spencer Brown (ankle)
- WR Keon Coleman (wrist)
- TE Dalton Kincaid (knee)
- LB Matt Milano (biceps)
Kincaid hasn’t practiced due to a knee injury sustained in Week 10. His absence from the IR suggests a potential return by Week 15 or 16, but his progress remains uncertain. Brown, limited in practice, expressed optimism about playing Sunday. Coleman, seen practicing in a red jersey, may also return after missing three games and the bye week.
Milano participated fully, shedding his non-contact jersey. While he described himself as “good,” he stopped short of confirming his availability for Sunday.
Players in Maintenance Mode
- LB Terrel Bernard (ankle)
- WR Amari Cooper (wrist)
- CB Kaiir Elam (shoulder)
- FB Reggie Gilliam (hip)
- WR Mack Hollins (shoulder)
- DT DaQuan Jones (foot)
- TE Quintin Morris (shoulder)
- S Taylor Rapp (foot/shoulder)
- WR Curtis Samuel (pectoral)
- DE Casey Toohill (knee)
- LB Dorian Williams (knee)
All listed players fully participated in practice, continuing in maintenance mode. Notably, Cooper, who played with a wrist cast in Week 11, may transition to a brace this week.
49ers Update
At the time of writing, San Francisco’s injury report was pending. Quarterback Brock Purdy’s shoulder injury, which sidelined him in last week’s loss to the Green Bay Packers, remains a concern. Although head coach Kyle Shanahan was optimistic about Purdy’s return, his limited practice involvement raises questions.
Additionally, linebacker Fred Warner reportedly played with a fractured ankle for eight weeks. While the team hasn’t confirmed this, it’s worth monitoring as game day approaches.
Updates from tomorrow’s practice and injury reports should provide clarity on potential inactive players for Sunday.