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D.J. Moore injury: Bills wideout ruled out vs. Lions after injuring shoulder
Moore was taken to the locker room for X-rays after a diving end-zone attempt and could miss next week, sources said.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore suffered a shoulder injury Thursday during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium, exiting the game and being ruled out for the remainder of Buffalo's 41-31 victory.
Moore's injury came after an impressive start to his Bills tenure, having caught 5 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown against Houston in Week 1, leading analysts to view the trade as shrewd.
Moore landed hard on his left shoulder after attempting a catch from quarterback Josh Allen in the end zone, striking the turf awkwardly and remaining down before medical staff attended to him.
Friday morning brought encouraging news when NFL Networks Ian Rapoport reported Moore has an AC joint sprain that doctors do not consider serious, with ESPN's Adam Schefter calling him day-to-day with a possible return against the Chargers.
Type II AC sprains typically sideline players for 2-3 weeks, though Moore benefits from a 10-day break before the Chargers game on September 27; receivers Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer and Greg Dortch will absorb snaps if he cannot play.