Both the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks are in contention for not only their division but also for a top spot in their respective conference’s playoffs.
When the two teams face off on the West Coast Sunday afternoon, though, it will be more about the players who aren’t competing compared to the off-field questions of above .500 teams.
In the case of Seattle, Pro Bowl wide receiver DK Metcalf is doubtful to play in Sunday’s game according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
“It’s doubtful right now for the game,” Macdonald said. “It’s not out of the question 100 percent yet (that Metcalf plays). So we’ll take it to Sunday, and we’ll go from there.”
Metcalf is considered one of the better receivers in the league today. The fact he may not be able to go in the first place on Sunday is a huge victory for the Bills before they even compete.
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Especially when you consider the fact that linebacker Terrel Bernard won’t be able to play due to an injury either.