In an unexpected move Saturday afternoon, the Buffalo Bills did not promote quarterback Matt Barkley from the practice squad, implying that Josh Allen could play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen QUESTIONABLE vs Vikings
- Buffalo Bills Injuries
Because the Bills did not promote a quarterback from the practice squad on Saturday, Josh Allen (elbow) is expected to play against the Vikings on Sunday.
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If Matt Barkley had been activated, the Bills would have had three quarterbacks potentially available on Sunday, indicating the absence of the MVP frontrunner.
Expect more official confirmation from the team before Sunday’s 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but for now, the lack of a Barkley elevation is significant.
Allen suffered an elbow injury late in last week’s loss to the Jets, then did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, and all signs pointed to him handing over the starting job to backup Case Keenum.
Allen, on the other hand, was listed as a limited participant in Friday’s practice and was ruled questionable for the game in the final injury report of the week, leaving the door open for him to potentially play.
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Kaiir Elam (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Vikings by the Bills.
Tremaine Edmunds (groin/heel) took part in limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.
Jordan Poyer (elbow) is out for Sunday’s game.
Greg Rousseau (ankle) – Out
- Minnesota Vikings Injuries
Bisi Johnson – OUT
Cameron Dantzler (ankle) was placed on the injured reserve list by the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.
Dalvin Tomlinson (calf) will miss Sunday’s game against the Bills.
