NFL Week 1 TNF Preview: Bills vs Dolphins | Key Player Health Concerns & Free Pick

2 min read • September 11, 2024

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Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season kicks off with a Thursday Night Football showdown between AFC East rivals Buffalo Bills visiting Miami Dolphins. 

Listed below are key injury insights for each team.

Buffalo Bills - SIC Health Score 88.0

Buffalo Bills Key Injury Insights

Josh Allen - SIC Health Score 94

Has been cleared to play this week against the Dolphis after injuring his non-throwing hand in the 4Q of the season opener, he was a full participant at Tuesday's practice wearing a glove on the injured hand.

Taron Johnson - SIC Health Score 49

Listed as out for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, he left the game in the opening quarter of Week 1's game when his forearm was caught in between an opponent he was tackling and another teammate.

Miami Dolphins - SIC Health Score 82.1

Miami Dolphins Key Injury Insights

De'Von Achane - SIC Health Score 84

Achane did not practice on Tuesday heading into Week 2 versus the Bills due to an ankle concern.  Coach McDaniel states Achane is a game-time decision. Stay tuned for more details on Achane at Sports Injury Central

Raheem Mostert - SIC Health Score 68

Landed hard on his left shoulder in the final minute of the 1st quarter of Week 1's game, he sat out a few plays to get examined but returned shortly and played the rest of the game. By video, a sternoclavicular (SC) joint sprain. He has been ruled out on Wednesday for Week 2 and likely to miss Week 3. He will not require surgery and will hopefully stay off injured reserve.

Jaelan Phillips - SIC Health Score 50

Is off the injury report, but head coach Mike McDaniel says Phillips will be on a snap count, our analysis remains that he will likely struggle to produce despite being left off the injury report.

Jalen Ramsey - SIC Health Score 73

Listed as a limited participant in practice early in the week with a hamstring injury for the game vs the Bills, he is expected to be ready for Thursday's game vs the Bills.

 

Matchup Breakdown: Position Groups Impacted by Injuries

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Injury-Related Betting Insights & Free Pick

With the injury to the Bills CB Taron Johnson look to Jaylen Waddle to cover his receiving yards prop.

Jaylen Waddle Over 63.5 Receiving Yards (-110 at bet365)

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