Christian Benford Injury History & Analysis

Bills CB Christian Benford is inactive for today's game against the Patriots because of a toe injury. It's not surprising after Benford missed the entire practice week. Avoiding Buffalo's top corner obviously helps the New England pass offense, but we're not significantly elevating any specific Pats WR for the matchup.

Bills CB Christian Benford left in the second half of Sunday's game against the Chargers with a toe injury. The team called him questionable to return. We'll see about his status for a Week 4 home date with the Patriots. Dee Alford replaced Benford in the lineup.

Bills HC Sean McDermott said Friday that WR Gabe Davis (knee) won't play Sunday against the Chiefs. That should mean a continued role increase for WR Khalil Shakir. But WR Trent Sherfield got an even bigger bump the past two games. He has played his two largest snap shares of the season -- 71% at Miami, 63% vs. Steelers -- in the game Davis left and then the playoff opener he missed. Sherfield didn't see a target against Pittsburgh, so he's only in range as a DFS flyer and for deeper fantasy formats. Shakir racked up 6-105 receiving in the regular-season finale but then drew just 3 targets against the Steelers. He presents intriguing upside but is also no lock for opportunities. The Bills will also go without CB Christian Benford and S Taylor Rapp.