Tight end Charles Clay had become the Bills’ go-to receiver.

Now his team will be without him for a time.

Clay injured his left knee on a reception when a defender went low and hit on the lateral thigh/knee. Clay was taken to the sideline medical tent and then carted off.

By video, Clay suffered at least a MCL sprain, but there is worry for an ACL tear.


At a minimum, the MCL sprain will have him out of several weeks. The worst-case scenario is a season ending ACL tear in addition.

Normally in wet weather games, the risk for major ligament tear is lower, as having the slick surface prevents getting foot stuck in the grass/turf. However, that statistic applies only to non-contact injuries. Given this was from a direct blow, there is worry here.

The TV replay only showed a sideline view, so this is not 100% conclusive.

A physical exam is very accurate for knee ligament tears, so the team already knows the news. But I’m sure we will hear about the obligatory MRI upcoming.


Other than LeSean McCoy, Clay was the Bill’s remaining explosive playmaker. Jordan Matthews is out a minimum of four weeks after surgery for what by video appeared to be a Bennett’s fracture of the base of the thumb.