Monday Night Football Update: Bills’ Dalton Kincaid and Curtis Samuel Sit Out

In a significant update for Monday Night Football, the Buffalo Bills will face the Atlanta Falcons without two key players. Tight end Dalton Kincaid and wide receiver Curtis Samuel have been ruled inactive for the game.

Injury Updates for the Bills

Dalton Kincaid is dealing with an oblique injury, while Curtis Samuel is sidelined due to neck and rib issues. Both players were listed as questionable leading up to the game. Kincaid participated in limited practices for three days, whereas Samuel practiced limitedly for two days before missing one altogether.

Key Statistics

• Dalton Kincaid:
  • Receiving yards: 287
  • Touchdowns: 3
  • Catches: 24
• Curtis Samuel:
  • Catches: 4
  • Receiving yards: 35
  • Touchdowns: 1

Additional Inactive Players for the Bills

Alongside Kincaid and Samuel, the Bills will also miss linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral), linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo, and offensive lineman Chase Lundt.

Key Player Elevations

To compensate for these absences, the Bills have elevated safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips from the practice squad for the matchup against the Falcons.

Falcons’ Inactive Players

The Falcons will also have key players unavailable for the game. Darnell Mooney (hamstring), Ray-Ray McCloud III, cornerback Clark Phillips III (triceps/illness), running back Nathan Carter, cornerback Billy Bowman (knee/hamstring), defensive lineman LaCale London (triceps), and offensive lineman Jack Nelson have all been declared inactive.

As both teams adjust to these changes, the outcome of Monday Night Football remains uncertain, highlighting the impact of injuries on team dynamics.