Davis, Benford among Bills players ruled out for playoff game against Chiefs

Head coach Sean McDermott was not ready to rule out starting linebacker Terrel Bernard
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 07: Gabe Davis #13 of the Buffalo Bills looks on during the second half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Photo credit (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

(Orchard Park, N.Y. (WBEN/AP) - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis and cornerback Christian Benford, both starters, will miss the team's AFC Divisional Round playoff game this coming Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs due to knee injuries.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott also said Friday that backup safety Taylor Rapp (calf) and backup linebacker Baylon Spector (back) won't play against the Chiefs.

Davis caught 45 passes for 746 yards and seven touchdowns this season. He caught eight passes for 201 yards against the Chiefs in a playoff loss two years ago.

Benford had 54 tackles and two interceptions in the regular season.

Davis and Rapp will miss their second straight games. Spector, who was starting in place of Tyrel Dodson (shoulder), and Benford were hurt during a 31-17 playoff-opening win over Pittsburgh on Monday.

Dodson carried no designation on the injury report Friday, a strong indicator that he's cleared to return against the Chiefs.

McDermott was not ready to rule out starting linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle) yet. Bernard was hurt Monday and listed as questionable for the game.

Also questionable are nickelback Taron Johnson (concussion), punter Sam Martin (left hamstring) and cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee). Johnson was limited in practice all week and remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol.

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