​The Buffalo Bills got a massive scare after wide receiver DJ Moore suffered a shoulder injury during Thursday night’s hard-fought game against the Detroit Lions which the Bills won 41-31. Medical tests quickly confirmed that the issue is not considered serious, sparing the team from a roster blow.Even though doctors avoided the worst-case scenario, Moore has been listed on a day-to-day basis.DJ Moore injury update: Bills WR avoids long-term damage after Thursday night scareMoore, who wears No. 2, left Thursday night’s game after taking a hard hit to his shoulder. The sight of the Bills wide receiver in pain raised immediate concern because Buffalo relies on him as a key part of its passing game. Medical testing eased that concern, but the team has not placed him on a long-term injury list.Team sources note that while a return for next week’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers is possible, it is far from guaranteed as he works through his recovery.Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (2) misses a pass intended for him against Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during the first half at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.Insider Adam Schefter reported: “Bills WR DJ Moore suffered a shoulder injury Thursday night that doctors do not consider serious and will leave him day to day, per source. ‘He has a chance to play next week (vs. the Chargers), but it’s not a lock, either,’ said the source.”The day-to-day label means Moore’s status will depend on his recovery over the next several days. Buffalo can give him treatment and reassess his movement before deciding whether he can practice. The Chargers game remains possible, but the medical update does not promise his return.Missing him forces the coaching staff to adjust the passing plan, but the initial diagnosis gives the team valuable breathing room without treating the injury as a long-term blow.DJ Moore’s injury puts more focus on Buffalo’s receiver depthMoore’s shoulder scare also raises a question about Buffalo’s receiving plan. The Bills added Moore to an offense that included wideout Keon Coleman, giving the team another developing option behind its established targets. An early outlook projected Coleman for a career year in 2026, with his size and contested-catch ability central to that assessment.That projection matters if Moore’s recovery limits his practice time. Coleman entered the season with an opportunity to become a more consistent target, and the same report cited a projection of at least 750 receiving yards and five touchdowns, both career highs.The Chargers have also added receiver depth after injuries by signing veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to its practice squad. So, both teams are managing changes at the position.More NFL news“He Is Out” Bills Superstar Injured During Warmups, Will Now Miss Lions MatchupBuffalo Bills WR Predicted To Have Career Year in 2026Super Bowl Champion Finds New NFL