The Bills got a scare late in their Week 1 matchup with the Texans, but DJ Moore’s return to the field offered an encouraging sign.
Moore was shaken up in the fourth quarter after a defender rolled across his lower leg. He headed to the medical tent for evaluation, briefly putting Buffalo on edge before making his way back onto the field.
And he didn’t just jog back in as a spectator. Moore was out there during the Bills’ late scoring drive and appeared on the play that finished with a Josh Palmer touchdown. That return matters, even if Buffalo seemed to handle him carefully the rest of the way.
The concern was easy to understand given how well Moore had played before leaving. In his Bills debut, he put together a strong line: five catches, 100 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. He also ripped off a 43-yard grab from Josh Allen that helped set up his first score with Buffalo.
For much of the game, Moore looked like one of Allen’s best answers against Houston, giving the quarterback a reliable and explosive option in a tight contest. That’s what made the late injury watch so tense.
There still isn’t a specific diagnosis for Moore’s lower-leg issue, so this remains something to monitor rather than a settled update. Buffalo’s limited use of him after he returned could point to caution, but nothing has been announced officially.
For now, the key takeaway is simple: Moore got checked out, came back, and appears to have avoided a major setback. The Bills will keep watching his status as they move toward their next game.
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