The Buffalo Bills will take on the Miami Dolphins this weekend in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs and have made a couple of key moves ahead of the matchup.
The team has activated the practice window for both Micah Hyde and Jamison Crowder. Neither player is expected to suit up on Sunday.
The Bills activated the practice window for safety Micah Hyde and wide receiver Jamison Crowder, but neither is expected to play Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 11, 2023
That said, there’s clearly optimism that one or both can play in the Divisional Round if the Bills get past the Dolphins. Hyde, one of the team’s best safeties, hasn’t played since Sept. 19 when he suffered a neck injury and finally underwent surgery in mid-October. In reality, there was a belief that his season was over at that point. It is clear that Hyde is recovering faster than expected. That’s very positive for the Bills. Hyde and Jordan Poyer are a deadly security duo.
As for Crowder, he suffered an ankle injury in early October. The wide receiver has played just four games in 2022, making six catches for 60 yards. Given that the Bills’ receiving corps is super-talented, it seems unlikely he’ll get many touches if he’s healthy enough to return. However, he is another option for Buffalo if needed.
The Bills head to the postseason on an outright streak, winning seven in a row. They finished the season with a 13-3 record, beating the New England Patriots 35-23 in Week 18. Miami will certainly face an uphill battle in this game, with Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater ruled out due to injury. but Buffalo won’t take rookie Skylar Thompson for granted.
Even without these two players, the Bills are still heavy favorites according to NFL betting sites. If they advance, Buffalo would be well prepared during the playoffs when these players return. Even without these players, the Bills remain one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl.
