Final Injury Report for Patriots-Bills: Will Josh Allen, Drake Maye Play?

Both the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Oct 4, 2026

Both the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

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The Buffalo Bills are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the New England Patriots in a Week 4 AFC East showdown.

Buffalo enters Sunday’s game with a 3-0 record after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers at home in Week 3.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen

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In their victory over the Chargers, Josh Allen led the way for the Bills as he recorded 226 total yards, two rushing touchdowns and two interceptions while James Cook added 154 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.

The Bills will try to grab their fourth consecutive victory to begin the season Sunday as they face off against the Patriots in a tough home matchup.

New England enters Sunday’s contest with a 1-2 record after losing on the road to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10).

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Drake Maye led the way for the Patriots in their loss to the Jaguars as he ended the game with 199 yards and two interceptions while Mack Hollins recorded 87 receiving yards.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Patriots Injury Report: Will Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez Play?

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10)

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The Patriots have 10 players listed on their injury report, though Maye is not one of them.

Of course, Maye was able to fully practice throughout the week despite dealing with a right shoulder injury and he is off the injury report and will play against the Bills.

New England has ruled out cornerback Christian Gonzalez due to a shoulder injury as he will miss his first game of the season.

The Patriots have also ruled out defensive tackle Christian Barmore due to a shoulder injury while safety Brenden Schooler is out with a back injury.

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0)

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Cornerback Channing Canada (hamstring), linebackers Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder) and Christian Elliss (chest), fullback Reggie Gilliam (knee), tackle Morgan Moses (foot), tight end Eli Raridon (thigh) and safety Craig Woodson (shoulder) have all been listed as questionable.

Bills Injury Report: Will Josh Allen, DJ Moore Play?

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17)

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The Bills have three players listed on their injury report, though Allen and wide receiver DJ Moore are not among them.

Of course, Allen took a hit to his left knee in their victory over the Chargers, though he was able to practice fully throughout the week and the Bills have removed him from their injury report heading into Sunday’s game.

Moore is also off the injury report and will play after being limited in practice throughout the week due to a shoulder injury.

Buffalo has listed defensive lineman T.J. Sanders as doubtful due to an illness and he is expected to miss Sunday’s game.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (2)

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The Bills have listed cornerback Christian Benford as questionable due to a toe injury while running back Ray Davis is questionable with a hamstring injury.

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Patriots and Bills from Highmark Stadium at 1 p.m. ET on CBS in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.