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Who’s Injured for Broncos vs. Bills? The Final Status Before Kickoff

NFL · Updated: January 17, 2026

The AFC Divisional Round spotlight shifts to Denver as the Broncos host the Bills — and the final injury reports add real intrigue, especially around Buffalo’s stars.

The NFL postseason rolls on with a high-stakes AFC Divisional Round clash between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills. With Saturday approaching, availability is one of the biggest storylines — and the final status list tells two different stories: Denver looks close to full strength, while Buffalo arrives with a longer “watch list.”

The headline question has been quarterback Josh Allen, who carried multiple injury tags through the week. The key update: Allen is expected to play, which steadies the Bills’ outlook immediately. Still, a handful of Buffalo contributors remain labeled questionable, meaning game-day decisions could swing rotations on both sides of the ball. For general official game information and postseason context, the league hub at NFL.com is a reliable reference point.

Broncos vs. Bills Injury Report

Denver Broncos

Player Injury Status
LB Drew Sanders Ankle Out
TE Lucas Krull Foot Out
DL John Franklin-Myers Hip Expected to play
LB Dre Greenlaw Hamstring Expected to play

Denver’s list is clean and mostly settled. With only two players ruled out and no one carrying a “questionable” label, the Broncos should have most of their usual personnel available — a meaningful advantage this time of year.

Buffalo Bills

Player Injury Status
S Jordan Poyer Hamstring Out
CB Maxwell Hairston Hamstring Out
LB Terrel Bernard Calf Questionable
S Damar Hamlin Pectoral (IR) Questionable
RB Ty Johnson Ankle Questionable
DT Ed Oliver Bicep (IR) Questionable
WR Curtis Samuel Elbow (IR) Questionable
QB Josh Allen Foot, knee, finger Expected to play
K Matt Prater Quad, calf Expected to play
TE Dalton Kincaid Knee, calf Expected to play
DE A.J. Epenesa Neck Expected to play
LB Matt Milano Ankle Expected to play
DE Greg Rousseau Back Expected to play
LB Shaq Thompson Neck Expected to play

Buffalo’s biggest relief is at quarterback: Josh Allen is expected to play despite carrying multiple injury tags. The Bills also anticipate getting key pieces back into the lineup, including Dalton Kincaid and Shaq Thompson, which helps stabilize both the passing game and the second level of the defense.

The lingering uncertainty sits with the “questionable” group. Ed Oliver and Damar Hamlin are among the names that could come down to late-weekend testing and warmups. If you prefer a broader, team-by-team view of game status reporting conventions, the official NFL injury report policy is a solid explainer for what these designations mean and why some decisions wait until game day.

What It Could Mean on Saturday

Denver’s near-clean bill of health suggests continuity — fewer substitutions, fewer contingency packages, and a more predictable rotation. Buffalo’s list, meanwhile, hints at flexibility and risk management: even if several “questionable” players are active, snap counts and situational usage may be adjusted.

In the playoffs, the margin is razor-thin. The Bills getting Allen on the field is massive, but the availability of key defenders and depth pieces could quietly shape field position, tempo, and the late-game plan.

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