The Buffalo Bills secured a commanding 31-7 victory over the Denver Broncos in the wild-card round, but the triumph may have come at a cost. The team suffered a potentially significant setback in the second half when one of their key players was forced to leave the game.
The incident occurred in the third quarter when a hard hit to the head led to a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness. The player in question did not return to the field, raising concerns about his availability for the divisional-round clash against the Baltimore Ravens.
Rookie running back Ray Davis was the player sidelined by the hit. Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed on Monday that Davis remains in the league’s concussion protocol. While McDermott mentioned that Davis appeared to be in good spirits at the team’s facility, he could not provide clarity on whether the rookie will be cleared to play by Sunday.
Davis has been a critical part of Buffalo’s offense this season, contributing 442 rushing yards, three touchdowns on the ground, and 189 receiving yards with three more scores. His absence could significantly impact the Bills’ rushing attack, which relied heavily on James Cook’s 23 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown in the win over Denver.
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