Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore was hurt late in Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, being sent to the medical tent.
Moore was sent for evaluation with the Bills driving near the two-minute warning, the CBS broadcast crew noted. It was not yet clear what injury he may have suffered, but reporter Matt Bove noted that he appeared to be hurt on a James Cook fumble to start a Bills drive late in the fourth quarter.
“DJ Moore got rolled up on that fumble,” Bove shared in a post on X.
A replay showed Moore falling backward awkwardly and in pain after jumping into the pile for the fumble. He appeared to be in obvious discomfort as he went to the sideline.
DJ Moore Made Difference in First Game With the Bills
Moore had a huge start for the Bills, making five receptions for 100 yards with a 43-yard touchdown. He also drew a pass interference penalty in the end zone, leading to the team’s second touchdown on a 1-yard rush from quarterback Josh Allen.
Moore was able to return for the final series of plays of the drive, and it remains unclear whether he will carry an injury designation for the coming week.
With Moore back in the game but potentially ailing, the Bills turned to veteran wide receiver Joshua Palmer on consecutive plays with very different results. On the first, Allen missed a read and nearly threw an interception that was bobbled and then dropped by a Texans defensive back.
On the next play, Allen targeted Palmer on a deep post for a 34-yard touchdown. The Bills took a 36-31 lead after missing on a two-point conversion attempt, but the defense held on and forced a fumble in the closing seconds of the game to secure the Week 1 win.
Bills Face Challenge in Short Week
While it was not immediately clear whether Moore could miss time, the team’s short week could present a challenge. They return home from Houston and will play again on Thursday against the Detroit Lions.
The Bills had some other injury scares against the Texans, losing starting safety Cole Bishop for a short stretch as he was being evaluated.
The Bills already came into the game with a big injury on offense, losing third-down back Ty Johnson to an injury that has lingered since early August. The team called up practice squad veteran Frank Gore Jr., who had one carry for 3 yards in his first NFL game.
DJ Moore Injury Update: Bills WR Sent to Medical Tent Late Against Texans