Terrel Bernard Out vs. Jaguars

By Matt Schauf | Updated on Sat, Jan 10 2026 5:02 PM UTC

The Bills have ruled LB Terrel Bernard out for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars with a calf injury. LB Shaq Thompson, who has generally replaced Bernard, is questionable with a neck issue that limited him all week. Buffalo also ruled out rookie CB Maxwell Hairston

Fantasy Football Impact

If Thompson’s ready to go, he would mark at least a slight upgrade over Bernard for a Bills run defense that has ranked among the league’s worst all season. If he can’t go, Dorian Williams would likely join Matt Milano as the top two LBs.

Hairston’s absence shouldn’t make much impact. The rookie’s playing time has fluctuated.

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