The Buffalo Bills are facing injury challenges as they prepare for Week 18 following their decisive 40-14 victory against the New York Jets. Starting linebacker Terrel Bernard has suffered a quad muscle injury and will not participate in the upcoming regular season finale. Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that Bernard, a key team captain, will focus on recovery as the Bills have already secured the AFC's No. 2 seed.

In the win over the Jets, Bernard played 37 snaps, significantly contributing to the team's defensive efforts. His absence, alongside Baylon Spector's placement on injured reserve, will lead to increased responsibilities for undrafted rookie Joe Andreessen, who emerged as the team's leading tackler in the last game.