Bills have injury concerns on defence ahead of AFC championship

Buffalo Bills fans are going to have to cross their fingers for some good health news ahead of the AFC championship.

After an excellent performance by the team’s defence in a 27-25 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that standout cornerback Christian Benford is in concussion protocol and safety Taylor Rapp is day-to-day with a hip injury.

There also is a bit of a mystery around star linebacker Matt Milano, who was not on the field for the final few defensive plays after playing a prominent role against Baltimore’s high-powered offence.

McDermott didn’t have much to say about Milano’s status on Monday.

“I didn’t get much information on it after the game,” McDermott said. “I’m still waiting for some updates from our trainer.”

Milano missed most of the past two seasons because of injury. He made his season debut on Dec. 1 and after shaking off the rust, has been one of the Bills’ better performers through two playoff games.

McDermott said Benford was hurt on Baltimore’s onside kick late in the fourth quarter.

Rapp went out in the first half following an interception.

The Bills are in Kansas City to face the Chiefs this coming Sunday in the AFC championship. The Chiefs have eliminated the Bills in the playoffs three of the last four years.

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