Buffalo Bills Without Key Offensive Piece For Week 10 Game

Just when you thought the Buffalo Bills’ offense was firing on all cylinders, they’ve hit a bit of a speed bump on their road trip to Miami. Hopes were high in Bills Mafia that Quarterback Josh Allen would get another weapon back in his arsenal for the divisional clash against the Dolphins. Unfortunately, the football gods had other plans.

Wide Receiver Josh Palmer, who’s been on the shelf for what feels like an eternity, will remain there for at least another week. After a pre-game workout that had everyone holding their breath, the team made the tough call. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Palmer gave it a go, but the ankle just “wasn’t quite there yet.”

You have to feel for the guy. Palmer has been itching to get back on the field since he went down with that pesky ankle injury against the Atlanta Falcons back in October. For a team with Super Bowl aspirations, every player counts, and his absence is a tough pill to swallow.

Can the Bills’ Offense Keep Rolling?

Let’s be real, the Bills have looked like an absolute juggernaut lately. They just sent Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs packing, effectively telling the rest of the league, “Yeah, we’re for real.” Before that, they treated the Carolina Panthers like a practice squad. Allen is back to playing like he’s got a cheat code, dicing up defenses and reminding everyone why his name is in the MVP conversation.

But will the offense lose a step without Palmer? Against a struggling Dolphins team that recently got walloped by the Baltimore Ravens, probably not. This feels more like a “better safe than sorry” move. Why risk aggravating an injury against a team that’s been one of the league’s punching bags this season? It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and the Bills are playing the long game with their sights set on a deep playoff run.

What’s Next For the Bills?

While Palmer’s return would have been the cherry on top, the Bills’ offense still has plenty of firepower. Receivers Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir will continue to lead the charge, with Tyrell Shavers, Curtis Samuel, and Elijah Moore stepping up.

The goal is simple: get in, get the win, and get out of Miami without any more injuries. The Bills will have to wait another week for Palmer to potentially rejoin the fun, with a target return date now set for their November 16 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Until then, it’s next man up for a Bills team that looks more determined than ever.