Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) manages to keep his feet inbounds for a touchdown against Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (20).

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Broncos vs. Bills Wild Card Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Broncos vs. Bills Wild Card injury updates and analysis

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) manages to keep his feet inbounds for a touchdown against Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (20).

The 2025 NFL Wild Card round is set, with the Denver Broncos taking on the Buffalo Bills in an exciting playoff showdown. As both teams prepare for the high-stakes matchup, their final injury reports could have a significant impact on Sunday’s game. Below is a detailed breakdown of key injuries for each team and their potential implications.

Broncos vs. Bills Injury Report

Game Time: Sunday, January 12, 1 p.m. ET

Denver Broncos Injuries

Out:
- Frank Crum (OT): Illness
Questionable:
- Tyler Badie (RB): Back
Full Participation:
- Nate Adkins (TE): Abdomen
- Damarri Mathis (CB): Back
- Ben Powers (OG): Rest

Key Absences:
Frank Crum, an undrafted rookie offensive tackle, has been a healthy scratch throughout the season, so his absence may not heavily impact the Broncos. Tyler Badie’s questionable status is something to monitor, as his return could bolster Denver’s backfield depth. Meanwhile, Damarri Mathis’ full participation provides stability in the secondary.

Buffalo Bills Injuries

Questionable:
- Brandon Codrington (KR): Hamstring
Full Participation:
- Terrell Bernard (LB): Quad
- DeWayne Carter (DT): Wrist/Calf
- Amari Cooper (WR): Back
- Rasul Douglas (CB): Knee
- Damar Hamlin (S): Rib
- Ja’Marcus Ingram (CB): Personal
- Ty Johnson (RB): Knee
- Dalton Kincaid (TE): Knee
- Cam Lewis (DB): Shoulder
- Matt Milano (LB): Biceps
- Jordan Phillips (DT): Back
- Taylor Rapp (S): Neck
- Curtis Samuel (WR): Rib
- Dawuane Smoot (DE): Wrist
- Dorian Williams (LB): Elbow

Key Absences:
The Bills seem relatively healthy heading into the Wild Card game. Brandon Codrington’s hamstring injury raises concerns about their return game, but their starters, including Amari Cooper and Matt Milano, are ready to go.

Injury Designations Explained

NFL teams classify player statuses as questionable, doubtful, or out before games. Practice participation levels—DNP (Did Not Participate), LP (Limited Participation), and FP (Full Participation)—offer insights into players’ readiness for the game.

Buffalo Bills Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
Terrel Bernard	LB	Quad	FP	FP	FP	(-)
DeWayne Carter	DT	Wrist/Calf	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Brandon Codrington	CB/RET	Hamstring	DNP	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Amari Cooper	WR	Back	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Rasul Douglas	CB	Knee	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Damar Hamlin	S	Rib	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Ja’Marcus Ingram	CB	Personal	DNP	DNP	FP	(-)
Ty Johnson	RB	Knee	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Dalton Kincaid	TE	Knee	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Cam Lewis	DB	Shoulder	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Matt Milano	LB	Biceps	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Jordan Phillips	DT	Back	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Taylor Rapp	S	Neck	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Curtis Samuel	WR	Rib	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Dawuane Smoot	DE	Wrist	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Dorian Williams	LB	Elbow	FP	FP	FP	(-)

Denver Broncos Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
Nate Adkins	TE	Abdomen	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Tyler Badie	RB	Back	FP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Ben Powers	G	NIR – Rest	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Frank Crum	OT	Illness	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Damarri Mathis	CB	Back	LP	DNP	FP	(-)

How to Watch Broncos vs. Bills

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV Channel: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+

Image: Imagn Images

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