The Buffalo Bills are facing significant challenges as they are without three starting defensive backs for their upcoming game against the New England Patriots. Rasul Douglas, Taylor Rapp, and Damar Hamlin are all inactive, despite limited practice participation.

In their absence, Kaiir Elam, Cole Bishop, and Cam Lewis are expected to step up. Additionally, the team is cautious with All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano, who recently returned from injury, and wide receiver Curtis Samuel, who is also sidelined.