Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams attempts to tackle New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of a Nov. 23 game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.Winslow Townson
Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't expected to play against Kansas City this weekend after the team's top pass-rusher missed his second day of practice on Thursday because of a foot injury.
Though coach Rex Ryan wouldn't formally rule out Williams, he said the possibility doesn't appear realistic. Ryan didn't reveal the exact nature of the injury but noted he doesn't expect Williams to miss more than one game.
Williams was hurt and did not return in the second half of a 20-13 loss to the Patriots Monday.
Backup Alex Carrington will start in Williams's place in a key AFC showdown between two 5-5 teams on Sunday.
The Bills are already down one starting defensive lineman with tackle Kyle Williams set to miss his fourth-consecutive game because of a left knee injury. Starting defensive tackle Marcell Dareus was limited in practice because of a knee injury, but is expected to play.
With Williams hurt and Dareus limping against New England, the Bills considered the possibility of having offensive guard Richie Incognito fill in on the defensive line.
"I was more than willing to go in there," Incognito said, even though he hasn't played defence since high school. "It would've been all right. I would've just leaned on the guys over there on defence to help me with the calls and assignments."
Starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor is expected to play after he practised on a limited basis for a second-consecutive day. Taylor took part in throwing drills for the first time since hurting his right shoulder against New England.
Backup receiver Marcus Easley (concussion) and starting right guard John Miller (high left ankle sprain) aren't expected to play.