‘Poyer’s absence on Sunday will likely lead to primary backup Taylor Rapp filling the starting spot alongside Micah Hyde. The injury could also lead to Hamlin making his season debut after being a healthy inactive through the first three games.’
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Bills safety Jordan Poyer ruled out vs. high-scoring Dolphins
‘Poyer suffered the injury during the 37-3 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Backup safety Taylor Rapp, a free agent addition this offseason, is expected to start in his place alongside veteran safety Micah Hyde, who is also dealing with a hamstring injury but participated in Thursday’s practice. Sean McDermott described Poyer’s injury on Thursday as “day to day.”‘
Three storylines shaping Bills-Dolphins showdown
‘”It’s going to be a physical matchup, for sure,” he said. “Obviously, when I was over there, it was something that we always knew that the Bills, us, we were going to be ready to play. And I think that [coach Sean] McDermott has done a great job of just letting us know, ‘Hey, let’s just lock in on us, no game is too big. Let’s not let the outside noise try to hype us up and get us all bent out of shape. It’s just another game.'”‘
Bills' Damar Hamlin set to play vs. Dolphins, nine months after suffering cardiac arrest on the field
‘The third-year veteran appeared in all three of the Bills’ preseason games and started 13 games in Buffalo’s secondary a year ago. He is, of course, best known for his recovery from last January’s Week 17 matchup with the Bengals, in which a collision with wide receiver Tee Higgins resulted in his abrupt collapse. Emergency responders performed CPR on Hamlin as he lay on the field, and the former Pittsburgh product was hospitalized in critical condition before being discharged nine days later.’
Damar Hamlin Expected to Make Return to NFL Play on Sunday, per Report
‘Barring an unforeseen change, the anticipated matchup will mark the final step in Hamlin’s remarkable comeback from suffering sudden cardiac arrest in a Jan. 2 game against the Bengals that was eventually canceled.’
Is Damar Hamlin playing vs. Dolphins? Jordan Poyer injury clears way for Bills safety's 2023 NFL season debut
‘According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the “expectation” is that Hamlin will make his season debut on Sunday against the Dolphins. The Bills will be without safety Jordan Poyer, who was ruled out Friday with a knee injury.’
Bills to be without Jordan Poyer on Sunday against Dolphins
‘According to Bills head coach Sean McDermott during his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on Friday, safety Jordan Poyer will not play, as he continues to battle, what has been considered as knee soreness at practice all week.’
McDermott excited for challenge Dolphins offense will present
‘”You’ve gotta go in there with those types of goals to sack [Tua Tagovailoa], but also with the expectation to effect him by getting your hands up, and affecting him in different ways that you can,” said McDermott on WGR with Sal Capaccio and Joe DiBiase. “It’s not always gonna result in a sack, because he does get the ball out extremely fast.”‘
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer ruled out for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins
‘The Bills said McDermott expects all the other players listed on the Thursday injury report to play on Sunday.’
'It's like a kid on Christmas,' Longtime Buffalo Bills fan visits Buffalo for first time
‘Brian lives in Springfield, Missouri with his wife, Tracy, who decided to surprise him with a flight to the 716 to see a Bills game.’
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer to miss Dolphins game
‘Poyer’s absence likely elevates Taylor Rapp into a starting role alongside Micah Hyde — and it could open the door for Damar Hamlin to dress for his first regular-season game since suffering cardiac arrest on the field last season. Hamlin played in the preseason this year but was inactive in each of the first three games.’
“We’re Bills Fans through and through, good bad and ugly,” Bills fan shows us his fan cave
‘“That’s sort of the reason why I did it — to show my fandom in my zoom meetings and it turned into a lot more than what I could have imagined,” said Aitchison.’
Bills rule safety Jordan Poyer out for Sunday
‘Poyer has been dealing with a knee injury that McDermott confirmed happened during Buffalo’s 37-3 win over the Washington Commanders this past Sunday. Poyer has not practiced this week.’
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer ruled out ahead of Sunday’s game
‘According to the Buffalo Bills, Coach Sean McDermott said Poyer will miss the game due to a knee injury.’
Poyer ruled out for Bills-Dolphins game
‘His absence likely means Taylor Rapp or Cam Lewis will start alongside Micah Hyde at safety and Damar Hamlin will be active for the first time this season.’