Dalton Kincaid and D.J. Moore Eye Returns in Rare Good Injury News

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler just dropped a weekend injury update that actually features some good news, which feels like a glitch in the matrix for modern football fans. According to his latest report, Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid is optimistic about returning to the field, while D.J. Moore could finally see action for the first time in about a month.

Kincaid being hopeful to play is massive for a Buffalo offense that desperately needs him, but the final call still belongs to the team's medical staff. Given that Kincaid has spent the last two years collecting lower-body ailments like they are trading cards, you cannot blame the Bills for wanting to double-check the hardware before clearing him for contact.

"Dalton Kincaid optimistic about playing. Bills to determine but he’s been hopeful"

When the 2023 first-round pick is actually on the field, he produces. Kincaid has hauled in 23 catches for 315 yards this season, averaging a very healthy 13.7 yards per reception as a primary safety blanket.

The problem is keeping him upright. Kincaid famously played through a torn PCL last year, which sounds less like a badge of honor and more like a workplace safety violation. Add in his recent hamstring and knee issues, and the guy has basically been operating on one good leg for the better part of his $13.4 million rookie contract.

Fowler also casually noted that D.J. Moore is eyeing a return after a month-long absence. That is music to the ears of anyone invested in the Chicago Bears, who are staring down a late-night road trip against the Seattle Seahawks and desperately need their top weapon back in the mix.

For the fantasy sickos and prop bettors, these updates are the difference between cashing a ticket and throwing your phone into a river. If Kincaid is officially active, his receiving yardage lines will be one of the most heavily scrutinized numbers on the board, especially given his boom-or-bust usage when playing at less than 100 percent.

Buffalo is set to host the Baltimore Ravens in a massive AFC clash on Sunday evening. We will find out soon enough if Kincaid’s personal optimism actually translates into real snaps, or if the Bills decide to save him from himself for one more week.