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Bills Make Game‑Time Call on D.J. Moore as Shoulder Question Looms

A late availability decision will force Buffalo to shift targets to Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir or its tight ends if Moore cannot play.

DJ Moore enters the matchday with a questionable designation.
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Oct 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore #2 runs after making a catch during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at New Highmark Stadium.

Overview

  • The Bills plan a game‑time decision on D.J. Moore for Monday’s matchup, and head coach Joe Brady said he will not rule Moore out if the receiver feels able to play.
  • Moore has a recurring left shoulder issue diagnosed as an AC‑joint sprain that flared in Week 4, and he missed multiple practices before returning as a limited participant Saturday.
  • Joshua Palmer has been ruled out with a shoulder injury and rookie Skyler Bell has been activated to make his NFL debut in Palmer’s place.
  • If Moore is unavailable, Buffalo is expected to redistribute targets to Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir and to reintroduce multiple‑tight‑end packages that could benefit Dalton Kincaid or Dawson Knox.
  • The late Monday decision creates volatility for fantasy lineups and forces the team to balance the short‑term need for Moore’s play with protecting his long‑term availability.