The Buffalo Bills will be taking the field on Monday night out in LA to take on the Los Angeles Rams. Not only is this a primetime matchup for the whole world to see, but it will also feature the debut for rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell, who is finally going to get his chance to suit up and show what he can do.
According to Joe Buscaglia from The Athletic, head coach Joe Brady told reporters that Bell will be making his NFL debut in Week 5 against the Rams.
Bills HC Joe Brady: “Skyler (Bell) is going to be up” on game day Monday
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) October 10, 2026
The only Bills rookies that have suited up through four games have been T.J. Parker, Davison Igbinosun, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, and Tommy Doman Jr. Bell is now set to be the next.
Skyler Bell set to suit up for Bills against Rams
Brady also let the media know that WR Joshua Palmer, along with DT Ed Oliver, have been ruled out, per Buscaglia. With Palmer being out and DJ Moore being ruled questionable, Bell is destined to see some targets on Monday night against LA.
The Bills drafted Bell in the 4th round of UConn and it got Bills Mafia fired up because what he showed in his college career. He started out at Wisconsin before transferring to UConn. In 2025, Bell had a career-high 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns off of 101 receptions. He can play in the slot, on the outside, and he can be used in jet sweeps as well.
Bills fans have only seen Bell compete in the final preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had been dealing with an injury that limited him, but he shined in the preseason finale. He led the team in targets, catches, and yards. He finished that game with 7 catches for 49 yards off of 10 targets.
His best play of that game came from a 28-yard rushing touchdown that helped sparked the Bills' comeback victory in the game, just incase you forgot about his versatility.
Bills fans finally get to see Skyler Bell in action (and it's the perfect time)
Bills Mafia has been super excited to see Bell get in on the action and show how he can help elevate this offense. With Palmer being out, and Moore's availability up in the air, this is a chance for Bell to shine in the biggest spotlight against a tough Rams defense that features some of the best players in the game.
Brady will get to use Bell in different ways on Monday night, and Bills fans should be hoping that he can make a splash early on against LA.
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