In Week 15, the Buffalo Bills (8-6) dominated the Dallas Cowboys (10-4) with a resounding victory at Highmark Stadium, securing a 31-10 win. During the game, defensive tackle Jordan Phillips made a significant impact, contributing with one pass defensed, one sack, one quarterback hit, and one tackle for a loss. Unfortunately, Phillips injured his wrist in the process and had to leave the game during the second half without returning.
In a press conference on Monday, December 18, Bills head coach Sean McDermott disclosed that Phillips underwent surgery immediately after the game. McDermott mentioned that Phillips’ status is week-to-week, and further updates will be provided in the coming days.
This was the play that #Bills Jordan Phillips injured his right wrist on.
You can see his wrist slams heel first into Steele’s buttocks.
Certainly going through differential diagnosis for immediate surgery last night.
Something fractured, dislocated, displaced is first guess. pic.twitter.com/ybkXoPeIZa
— Banged Up Bills (@BangedUpBills) December 18, 2023
Despite the prompt surgery, Phillips appeared unfazed. The veteran lineman, who signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Bills earlier in the year, took a light-hearted jab at the Cowboys on Monday. He shared a video of his sack on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, captioning it with, “Living life on the edge like I’m 237 #bigboy.”
Teammate Sam Martin and fans expressed support for Phillips, with one fan acknowledging his impactful performance against the Cowboys and wishing him a speedy recovery.
Phillips, who had undergone rotator cuff surgery in the offseason, played a crucial role for the Bills this season, starting in all 14 games and taking over the starting position after DaQuan Jones’ injury. His absence in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers opens the door for other defensive tackles, including Ed Oliver, Linval Joseph, Tim Settle, and Poona Ford, to step up.
BILLS BALL BAAAAAAABY!! pic.twitter.com/Q95arxfLUA
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 17, 2023
While Ford may get a starting opportunity, McDermott hinted that the Bills are exploring the option of adding another defensive tackle, as confirmed by general manager Brandon Beane. This development may pose a challenge for Ford, who has been inactive for nine games this season and expressed frustration about his limited playing time.
Despite Ford’s challenges, defensive line coach Eric Washington expressed confidence in Ford’s ability to perform against the Chargers. The Bills, coming off an impressive defensive showcase against the Cowboys, will face the Chargers as 13.5-point favorites in Week 16.
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