We are less than 90 minutes away from kickoff in Orchard Park between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos. After a fun regular season, it’s a go big or go home schedule from here on out. There’s no room for mistakes and each play matters whether it’s the first or final quarter.
While the Broncos are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the Bills will be fighting for their fifth straight wild card victory. This is one of the better No. 2 vs. No. 7 seeded games. The Bills have an MVP candidate in Josh Allen who is the leader of one of the league’s best offenses. Then you have the Broncos who have a top tier defense and lead the NFL in sacks. It’s going to be a battle from start to finish.
On Saturday, the Bills elevated safety Kareem Jackson and wide receiver Jalen Virgil from the practice squad. Both Jackson and Virgil used to play for the Broncos. However, both are inactive for this game. The only former Bronco that will suit up is Von Miller.
Throughout the entire practice week, only two players were not a full participant during the week; cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram (personal reasons) and kick returner Brandon Codrington (hamstring). After missing Wednesday and Thursday’s practices, Ingram was a full participant. On the other hand, Codrington only made it up to limited level which left him at a questionable status.
This game will feature a very healthy Bills team, something that they haven’t been all season long. There was no worry about any key players not being available on either side of the ball.
Now we have the final inactives for both the Bills and Broncos. Who is in and who is out?
Bills vs. Broncos final inactives
Bills inactives:
-WR Jalen Virgil
-S Kareem Jackson
-CB Kaiir Elam
-QB Mike White (3rd QB)
-KR Brandon Codrington
-OL Ryan Van Demark
-DY DeWayne Carter
This game will feature a very healthy Bills team, something that they haven’t been all season long. There was no worry about any key players not being available on either side of the ball. However, it is a bit surprising to see DeWayne Carter ruled inactive.
Broncos inactives:
-OL Frank Crum
-QB Zach Wilson (3rd QB)
-RB Audric Estime
-RB Blake Watson
-LB Levelle Bailey
-OL Nick Gargiulo
-DL Eyioma Uwazurike
Much like the Bills, the Broncos are at the best strength possible for their team. It looks like we have a pretty even matchup where neither team has a big disadvantage going into this game.
Kickoff is set for 1PM EST live from Orchard Park. It's go big or go home from here on out for the Bills.