Bills Rule DJ Moore Out Against Rams With Shoulder Injury

The Buffalo Bills ruled wide receiver DJ Moore inactive for their October 12 game against the Los Angeles Rams after a recurring injury to his left shoulder kept him from playing. Moore had been listed as questionable during the week, and the team announced his inactive status before kickoff. Moore’s shoulder problem flared up during Buffalo’s October 5 loss to the New England Patriots, when he left the game after landing heavily while attempting to catch a pass. The injury had first affected him in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions. He returned to play in Week 3, but the setback against New England raised concerns about his availability for the Rams matchup. The Bills did not announce a recovery timetable in the reports reviewed. Moore’s absence from the October 12 game establishes that he was unavailable for that matchup, but does not indicate how long he might be sidelined or when he can return to full practice. Moore entered the game with 12 receptions for 178 yards and one touchdown in four appearances this season. His absence left Buffalo without one of its principal receiving options.