Wide receiver Sammy Watkins sat out of practice on Wednesday with foot soreness and offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn said Thursday that the wideout is still dealing with a broken bone in his foot, but neither will keep him from playing against the Raiders this Sunday.
That was the word from Bills coach Rex Ryan on Friday while he was discussing the team’s injury situation ahead of their trip to Oakland. As is his habit, Ryan went a little further than just saying Watkins would be in the lineup for the second straight game.
“Sammy contributed in a big way last week and we expect a big game this week. He’s going to play,” Ryan said.
The Bills could use one. While Marquise Goodwin was at practice Friday after injuring his wrist on Thursday, the team has ruled out wide receivers Robert Woods and Percy Harvin. That leaves a thin group at wideout as the team tries to keep their playoff hopes alive against the AFC West leaders.