In the Rico Report, Thigh Doctor focuses on the Buffalo Bills’ roster health heading into their Sunday (Nov. 1) home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium. Coming off the Week 7 bye, the Bills (5-1) are trending positively.

Wide receiver DJ Moore, sidelined the last two games after aggravating an AC joint sprain (initially injured in Week 2), practiced on a limited basis and is on track to return. His presence should strengthen the passing attack with Josh Allen. Defensive tackle Ed Oliver, also out the prior two games with a knee issue, returned to limited practice, reinforcing the interior defensive line. Other players limited included CB Dee Alford (ankle), OLB Bradley Chubb (chest/thumb), TE Dalton Kincaid (chest), and additional contributors; WR Tyrell Shavers has also worked back from injured reserve. The notable absence was starting right tackle Spencer Brown (back), the only player who did not practice. Overall, the team is approaching full strength, which should improve execution and give coaches more flexibility in game-planning against a tough AFC opponent.⁠Si

The report also covers the Lamar Jackson situation with the Ravens (4-3). Jackson has missed three straight games with a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 4. He returned to full practice participation on Wednesday—the first full session since the injury—which is a clear positive step. Multiple reports, including from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, indicate he is expected to play against the Bills (he was held out last week partly for caution ahead of this matchup and a short week). His return would significantly elevate Baltimore’s offense and intensify the competitive balance in the AFC. The Ravens still have other concerns, including DNPs for key defenders Kyle Hamilton and Roquan Smith (knees) and rookie guard Vega Ioane (knee/MCL, expected to miss time), but Jackson’s status is the primary variable that reshapes the matchup and broader conference outlook.

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