Amari Cooper Expected Back for Playoff Game

Amari Cooper, wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, missed the team's regular-season finale against the New England Patriots due to a personal matter, but he is expected to return for the wild-card playoff game against the Denver Broncos. Despite being listed with a back injury, Cooper practiced in full during the team's walkthrough, signaling his potential readiness. Head coach Sean McDermott remains hopeful about his return, which would bolster a Bills offense that ranks second in points scored this season. Cooper, acquired midseason from Cleveland, has struggled with production this year, recording his lowest receiving yards in a decade. Key players, including Damar Hamlin, are also set to return, providing a defensive boost against Denver. Buffalo's injury report shows most players as full participants, although Brandon Codrington and Ja’Marcus Ingram remain out.