RB Jahvid Best (head) will play Thursday vs. the Bills. The fact that Best is available for action affirms his claim that the head injury he sustained vs. Cleveland is minor, and should have no long-term effects.

Lions players ruled out vs. Buffalo: RB Maurice Morris (hand), DT Nick Fairley (foot), OT Jason Fox (foot), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (shoulder), CB Alphonso Smith (foot), and WR Nate Burleson (shoulder).