Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots updated Thursday injury report for Week 16

This is how the teams are doing on the injury front as Sunday's matchup nears

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The Bills were back outdoors on Thursday, holding a full padded practice session amid temperatures in the low 30s.

On the defensive side of the ball, the following players were limited practice participants:

cornerback Rasul Douglas, knee
safety Taylor Rapp, neck
safety Damar Hamlin, ribs
linebacker Matt Milano, groin
linebacker Dorian Williams, elbow
linebacker Baylon Spector, calf

While cornerback Douglas continued to have soreness in a knee that caused him to miss last Sunday’s game, the Buffalo News reported that Douglas believes he’ll be ready to play against the Patriots.

“I’m good,” Douglas said after practice, adding that he feels ready for Sunday. “Last week I was close,” Douglas said.

On the offensive side of the ball, Curtis Samuel, ribs, was the only limited player. Notably, quarterback Josh Allen was not listed on the Thursday injury report after taking a "funky fall" in Detroit and needing precautionary X-rays.

Tackle Dion Dawkins was excused due to a small plane crash near his home, but he did make it to part of practice and participated in full uniform.

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For the 3-10 New England Patriots, the following players were out or limited.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

DT Christian Barmore, Not Injury Related - Other
RB JaMycal Hasty, Ankle
CB Marcus Jones, Hip

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

S Kyle Dugger, Ankle / Illness
CB Christian Gonzalez, Shoulder
LB Anfernee Jennings, Knee
T Vederian Lowe, Shoulder
OL Cole Strange, Knee
LB Jahlani Tavai, Groin
OT Caedan Wallace, Ankle
DE Deatrich Wise Jr., Foot

FULL PARTICIPATION: WR Javon Baker, Concussion

Starting Defensive tackle Christian Barmore was placed on the injured reserve/non-football injury list after experiencing recurring issues with blood clots. He missed the first 10 games of the season because of the same issue.