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3:38Week 9 Highlights: Chiefs at Bills
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1:01What Can the Bills Learn From This Win Over the Chiefs to Change Their Outcome in the Postseason
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0:38How the Bills Were Able to Take Mahomes Out of His Groove
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1:59James Cook Has Been the Workhorse, Taken Ownership & Become the Trusted Back the Bills Need
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1:04How the Bills Were Able to Keep the Chiefs Frustrated
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1:15On-Field Sound: Allen Sounds Off After Beating Mahomes
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1:09This Just In: Allen Dazzles As Bills Outlast Mahomes, Chiefs
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1:10How can Bills turn regular-season success into postseason results?
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0:50Chiefs & Bills Both Looking Up At First Place
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0:33Patrick Mahomes & Josh Allen Meeting For Tenth Time
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1:19Trade Trick or Treat: Bills Should Trade with Saints for WR Chris Olave
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1:31Trade Trick or Treat: Bills Should Trade With Jets for DL Harrison Phillips
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6:24Which QB Is Better, Josh Allen Or Patrick Mahomes
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2:39Josh Allen Owns Patrick Mahomes In Regular Season (4-1)
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0:51Will We See The This Chiefs-Bills Matchup Again In The Playoffs
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1:10NFL On CBS: Chiefs at Bills
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3:45Week 9 NFL Picks: Chiefs At Bills
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1:39Bills Still Need Another Playmaker
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0:51Bills Win Over Panthers, Perfect Game to Have Before Facing the Chiefs
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1:25James Cook Dominates as Bills Avoid 3rd Straight Loss
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2025 Defensive
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Sacks
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Forced Fumbles
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| Regular Season | 27 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Top Shaq Green-Thompson News
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Ruled out for Week 9
Thompson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Thompson played 89 percent of the defensive snaps last week against the Panthers and has started each of the past two games for the Bills. With Thompson out against Kansas City, Matt Milano should step back into the starting role again now that he's past his pectoral injury.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Downgrades to DNP on Thursday
Thompson (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.
Thompson's trending in the wrong direction, as he was a limited participant Wednesday. If Thompson's unable to practice Friday, he would be unlikely to suit up Sunday against the Chiefs.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Nursing hamstring injury
Thompson was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury.
Thompson likely picked up the injury during the Bills' Week 8 blowout win over the Panthers, when he logged four tackles (three solo) while playing 54 defensive snaps. His ability to practice in a limited capacity indicates that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue, and he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Week 9 against the Chiefs. The veteran linebacker worked in a rotational role at linebacker earlier in the season but has played at least 40 defensive snaps over the Bills' last three games, accumulating 19 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble over that span. However, it's worth noting that regular starter Matt Milano (pectoral) practiced in full Wednesday after missing games recently.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Leads Buffalo with 10 stops
Thompson recorded 10 tackles (five solo) and one pass defense during the Bills' 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday.
Thompson made his first start of the season in the absence of Matt Milano (pectoral), and the former led both teams in tackles while playing a season-high 63 defensive snaps. Thompson figures to play a prominent role in the Bills' defense for as long as Milano is on the shelf.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Tallies first sack of 2025
Thompson recorded five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble during the Bills' 23-20 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Thompson took down Drake Maye for a two-yard loss midway through the fourth quarter, which led to the Patriots punting the ball away on the next play. It was Thompson's first sack of the regular season and first since the 2022 campaign as a member of the Panthers. The 2015 first-rounder has accumulated 14 tackles (11 solo) and one pass defense through four regular-season games.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Back in action
Thompson (hand/hamstring) is active for Thursday's game against the Dolphins.
Thompson was inactive for Week 2 due to a combination of hand and hamstring injuries. He'll limit his absence to one game and will likely play primarily on special teams, though his role could expand a bit in the absence of Matt Milano (pectoral).
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Sitting out Week 2
Thompson (hamstring/hand) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Thompson has been dealing with a hamstring issue since early August. He was cleared to play Week 1 against Baltimore, but he was used exclusively on special teams. Thompson also recently picked up a hand injury, and the pair of issues will sideline him for Week 2. The Bills have a short turnaround with a Thursday tilt against Miami next week, giving Thompson less time to heal up in order to get back on the field for Week 3.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Questionable due to hamstring, hand
Thompson (hamstring/hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Thompson is dealing with a hand injury in addition to his previously known hamstring injury, but he managed to practice in limited fashion Thursday and Friday after sitting out Wednesday. The backup linebacker was limited to special teams during Buffalo's Week 1 win over the Ravens.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Limited on Thursday
Thompson (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Thompson missed practice Wednesday and has dealt with the hamstring issue since the start of training camp. The veteran linebacker didn't see any action on defense in Week 1 but played 15 snaps on special teams in the win.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Sits out again Wednesday
Thompson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
Thompson also missed practice last Wednesday but was ultimately cleared to suit up for Buffalo's win over the Ravens in Week 1. The veteran linebacker is likely simply having his workload similarly managed heading into Sunday's game against the Jets. It's notable, though, that Thompson played exclusively on special-teams Week 1. Even once fully healthy, the 31-year-old may not see enough work on defense with the Bills to be included on the fantasy radar in IDP formats.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: In line to play Week 1
Thompson (hamstring) is not listed on Buffalo's injury report Wednesday.
Thompson hurt his hamstring early in training camp and didn't play in any preseason contests. However, his ability to practice Wednesday suggests he should be good to go for Sunday's Week 1 matchup versus Baltimore. Thompson is slated to work in a depth role at linebacker for the Bills this season.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Dealing with hamstring injury
Thompson will not participate in Sunday's training camp practice after injuring his hamstring during Friday's session, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Thompson was sidelined for all but four games with the Panthers last season due to a torn Achillles, but he was cleared to participate in practices once training camp opened in July. The veteran linebacker is now working through a hamstring issue, and the Bills will likely manage the injury conservatively to avoid aggravation. Thompson is projected to serve in a depth role at linebacker, and his absence would open the door for Edefuan Ulofoshio and Joe Andreessen to work with the second-team defense. Even if fully healthy, it's unclear whether Thompson will participate in preseason games, starting with Saturday's opener against the Giants.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Back on the field
Thompson (Achilles) is practicing for the Bills during training camp, Alex Brasky of Bills Digest reports.
Thompson missed all but four games with the Panthers in 2024 due to a torn Achilles, but he still landed a one-year deal with the Bills in June and appears ready to go for the 2025 season. The linebacker also played in only two games in 2023 after breaking his fibula. Before that, though, he had recorded 100 or more tackles in four consecutive seasons, and he might be able to play a role in Buffalo if he can stay on the field.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Bound for Buffalo
The Bills signed Thompson (Achilles) to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Thompson sat out the majority of the 2024 season after tearing his Achilles, but that didn't deter Buffalo from bringing him aboard on a short-term deal. He has played in just six games over the past two years combined, and he just turned 31 in April, but he could still play a significant role on the Bills' defense in 2025 if he can manage to remain available.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Won't be re-signed by Carolina
The Panthers announced Monday that the team will not work to re-sign Thompson (Achilles) this offseason, instead allowing him to walk in free agency.
Thompson, a 2015 first-round pick and Carolina's longest-tenured player, played out the 2024 campaign on a one-year, $3.1 million deal. He tallied 35 tackles (16 solo) across four-regular season appearances before suffering a torn Achilles, an injury which figures to significantly dampen his free-agent market. The veteran linebacker, who will turn 31 in April, also was limited to just two regular-season games in 2023 before suffering a fractured fibula.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Officially placed on IR
The Panthers placed Thompson (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Thompson tore his Achilles tendon during the Panthers' Week 4 loss to the Bengals. He underwent surgery to repair his Achilles on Wednesday, and he'll shift his focus toward being fully healthy for the 2025 season. In Thompson's absence, Claudin Cherelus is expected to slide into the starting inside linebacker role moving forward.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Undergoes surgery Wednesday
Thompson underwent a season-ending surgery Wednesday to repair his torn Achilles tendon, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
The veteran linebacker tore his Achilles in the Panthers' Week 4 loss to the Bengals, and he had recorded 35 total tackles over 229 defensive snaps before his injury. With Thompson missing the remainder of Carolina's 2024 campaign, expect Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace to see increased playing time with the Panthers' first-team defense.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Season-ending injury confirmed
The Panthers have confirmed Thompson suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Sunday's loss to the Bengals, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Thompson's injury news was expected, but that doesn't make it any more palatable. Through the first three-plus games, the 30-year-old was on pace to record the highest tackle tally of his career and was the leader of the Panthers' defense. In his absence, Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace will be asked to step up at inside linebacker.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Likely out for season
Thompson is believed to have suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Thompson was carted off the field in the second half due to what at the time was reported as a heel injury. The loss of the Washington product would be a significant blow to the Panthers' defense, which has already been struggling to begin with. Once the injury is confirmed, Thompson will likely be placed on IR and ultimately need surgery to repair his Achilles.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Carted off field
Thompson left Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a heel injury and is questionable to return, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Thompson is more likely to be doubtful after he was carted off the field to the locker room, per Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340. With Josey Jewell (hamstring) doubtful to return, Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace will be the primary inside linebackers for the rest of Sunday's game.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sacramento, CA |
| Age: 31 |
| School: Washington |
| Experience: 11 |