Against the Lions, the Bills “prepare like a starter” without veteran Rasul Douglas.

In Week 15, the Buffalo Bills have two viable third-year candidates to start in place of injured CB Rasul Douglas. On December 15 at Ford Field, either former first-round pick Kaiir Elam or undrafted Ja’Marcus Ingram will take on the Detroit Lions’ potent offence. Both players have made appearances in critical spots this season since joining the Bills in 2022. “I’m still trying to get past that. When asked Friday about a potential starter to replace Douglas, who was officially sidelined after suffering a knee injury against the Los Angeles Rams on December 8, Bills head coach Sean McDermott responded, “I have a pretty good idea, just don’t want to go there yet.” Having played in all 13 games, Ingramthis season, logged 16 defensive snaps in lieu of Douglas against the Rams. Buffalo has frequently used the backup in some dime packages, even though the majority of his involvement has been on special teams. “I do the same thing every week: get ready as if I’m just getting started. That’s the same way I think. I follow the same schedule and get ready as if I were just starting,” Ingram stated on Friday. “I can play the game in my thoughts with ease. Even when I’m not playing the game, I do it once a week. In Week 2, while still awaiting his first professional start, Ingram came through when needed against the Miami Dolphins. In the 31-10 victory on the road, he made two interceptions, including a Pick 6.