This will be the first game Carpenter has missed in his career after signing as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2008. He had a streak of 57 consecutive starts going.
Running back
Steve Slaton
, linebacker
Ikaika Alama-Francis
, center
Ryan Cook
, offensive tackle
Will Barker
, defensive tackle
Tony McDaniel
and tight end
Will Yeatman
joined Carpenter on the inactives.
Buffalo also is without its regular kicker in Rian Lindell, who joins cornerback Reggie Corner, strong safety George Wilson, strong safety Josh Nesbitt, left tackle Demetrius Bell, tight end Lee Smith and defensive end Kyle Moore. Da’Norris Searcy will start for Wilson and Chris Hairston gets the start for Bell.