Bills vs. 49ers: Week 13 Injury Report Overview
The Buffalo Bills are set to host the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium for Sunday Night Football in Week 13. Fresh off their bye week, the Bills have an opportunity to clinch their fifth consecutive AFC East title, depending on earlier game outcomes. Even if a division title isn’t secured, a seventh straight victory would bring Buffalo closer to achieving that milestone.
The Bills enter this matchup in good health, with only minor injuries affecting the roster. Several players returned to practice, signaling optimism for a nearly full-strength team.
New Names on the Bills’ Week 13 Injury Report
- DT DeWayne Carter (wrist)
- OL Tylan Grable (groin)
While both players remain on Injured Reserve (IR), their practice windows have opened. Head coach Sean McDermott has not ruled out their availability for Sunday. Historically, McDermott has taken a cautious approach with players returning from injuries, so their status remains uncertain.
Players Cleared from the Injury Report
- QB Josh Allen (left hand)
- CB Christian Benford (wrist)
- LB Terrel Bernard (pectoral)
For the first time since Week 2, Allen’s name no longer appears on the injury report. Bernard continues to manage an ankle issue but has fully recovered from his pectoral injury.
Players to Monitor
- OL Spencer Brown (ankle)
- WR Keon Coleman (wrist)
- TE Dalton Kincaid (knee)
- LB Matt Milano (biceps)
Kincaid missed practice due to a knee injury sustained in Week 10 and hasn’t been placed on IR, suggesting a potential return in Weeks 15 or 16. Brown and Coleman participated on a limited basis, with Brown optimistic about playing Sunday. Coleman, wearing a non-contact jersey, appears close to returning after a three-game absence. Milano practiced fully but was noncommittal about his game-day status.
Players in Maintenance Mode
Several players, including WR Amari Cooper (wrist) and DT DaQuan Jones (foot), were full participants despite lingering injuries. Cooper, who played with a wrist cast in Week 11, may transition to a brace.
Buffalo’s relatively healthy roster is a positive sign as the team prepares for this critical matchup against San Francisco.
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