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By James Brizuela
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Buffalo Bills star wide receiver Amari Cooper will not suit up in Week 10, as he is still dealing with a wrist injury that has now kept him out for two games. Cooper was acquired by the Bills in a blockbuster trade but has yet to see much action due to his nagging injury.
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Cooper was traded to the Browns on Oct. 15, and he would make his debut with the Bills on Oct. 20 against the Tennessee Titans. He secured four receptions for 66 yards and one touchdown.
The following week, Cooper only caught one pass for three yards. He suffered the wrist injury that has kept him out of that game and the last two matchups. While the Bills having Cooper in the lineup will boost the offense, it is better for him to completely heal than force himself to play through an injury.
The Bills are in a comfortable 7-2 record in the AFC and are leaps and bounds farther along than any other team in the AFC East. Though they have not clinched the division, they could do so sooner rather than later.
Josh Allen and the Bills showcased they can be one of the best teams in the AFC and with Cooper in the lineup — but they are likely taking their time with their receiver to ensure he is ready to go down the line.
The Bills are going to be challenging the Chiefs for the AFC crown based on how they are currently playing. They will need the talents of Cooper to ensure they continue to stack on wins, and potentially take down Kansas City in a deep playoff run.
Cooper had long been disgruntled with the Browns organization before he was traded, and it appeared that a split was going to happen before the Bills acquired him. Cleveland had not appeared to be the strong contender everyone assumed they could be.
Cooper got out right when things got a lot worse for the Browns as well. Quarterback Deshaun Watson has struggled mightily this season, and then he went down with a torn Achilles in Week 7.
The Browns now have Jameis Winston running the offense, but they are still 2-7 on the season. The team would have to win out for the rest of 2024 to attempt to secure a spot in the postseason, which will be nearly impossible.
Cooper was lucky enough to join a contender. Now, he will just need to heal up to rejoin his teammates.
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