DJ Moore's Shoulder Injury Not Considered Serious, Status for Week 3 Uncertain
The Bills wide receiver is believed to have suffered an AC joint sprain, with a chance to play against the Chargers but no guarantee.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore is believed to have suffered an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The injury occurred during the Bills' 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
While the injury is not considered serious, Moore's availability for Buffalo's Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers remains uncertain. Schefter indicated that Moore has a chance to play, but it is not guaranteed.
Moore, 29, sustained the injury late in the second quarter while diving for a pass in the end zone. He landed hard on his left shoulder and immediately reached for the area. The Bills initially listed him as questionable to return with a shoulder injury and stinger before ruling him out for the rest of the game at halftime.
Moore did not record a reception before leaving Thursday's game and finished with minus-one rushing yard. The fact that the game was played on Thursday grants Moore additional recovery time before the Bills' next contest on September 27.
In his Bills debut last week, Moore made a significant impact, catching five passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in Buffalo's season-opening win over the Texans. He was acquired by the Bills this offseason in a trade with the Chicago Bears for a second-round draft pick. Moore was originally selected 24th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft and spent his last three seasons with Chicago after a four-year stint with the Carolina Panthers.