Bills Receiver elijah Moore‘s Status Uncertain for Week 1 Against Ravens
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Elijah Moore is listed as questionable for the team’s opening Week 1 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on September 8th, due to a shoulder injury. Moore did not participate in practice on September 6th adn was limited earlier in the week, casting doubt on his availability for Sunday’s contest.
The potential absence of Moore impacts the Bills’ receiving corps, particularly with Gabe Davis also dealing with an injury.Moore, acquired via trade from the New York Jets, has shown flashes of potential throughout the preseason and was expected to be a key contributor in the Bills’ offensive scheme. His performance throughout the 2023 season included 86 receptions for 640 yards across 16 games, with a single touchdown scored in week 11 against the New Orleans Saints.
A review of Moore’s recent game statistics reveals a varied usage pattern. In Week 13 of 2023 against the Denver Broncos, he saw a season-high 14 targets, converting 8 of them into 111 receiving yards, and even added a rushing attempt for 1 yard. Conversely, he had limited opportunities in games against the Philadelphia Eagles (1 target, 1 reception, 3 yards) and the Las Vegas Raiders (1 target, 1 reception, 11 yards). His moast recent game action, Week 18 against the Ravens, saw 5 targets, 3 receptions, and 36 yards.
The Bills will assess Moore’s condition leading up to kickoff, and a final determination on his status will be made before the game. If Moore is unable to play, Trent Sherfield and Khalil Shakir are likely to see increased roles in the Bills’ passing attack.
