Overview
- The Bills listed four starting offensive linemen on the injury report Thursday, with Dion Dawkins (rib), Alec Anderson (ankle), Connor McGovern (neck) and Spencer Brown each limited or absent.
- Spencer Brown did not practice Thursday because of an ankle issue and was seen wearing a large wrap on the ankle in reporting that characterized him as unlikely to play, though the team has not officially ruled him out.
- If Brown is unavailable, Tylan Grable is expected to start at right tackle after filling in earlier this month, a change that could alter Buffalo's pass protection rotations and run-block assignments.
- Both teams will issue final game-status designations on Friday, a decision that will shape Buffalo's short-week roster management ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. matchup against the Jets.
- Brown is a key starter on a four-year, $72 million contract, and coaches said they will treat the Jets seriously despite the records; the Bills' handling of Brown balances protecting a high-value player and keeping continuity for a 7-1 team.