LeSean McCoy out with knee injury

LeSean McCoy is out of Buffalo’s game with a knee injury.

Nobody circles the drain like the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo, which has not made it to the playoffs since 1999, is about to get eliminated from postseason contention once again and now have an injury to deal with. Running back LeSean McCoy had to leave against the Washington Redskins with a knee injury.

Without McCoy, the Bills lack the offense to play with most good teams. While Sammy Watkins is a terrific receiver, the rest of the offense lacks any ability to be dynamic. Tyrod Taylor is very athletic but does not make enough plays with his arm to back defense off. McCoy also gives Taylor a safety valve, something he desperately needs with a shaky offensive line.

McCoy was acquired by the Bills this offseason in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, giving up inside linebacker Kiko Alonso. To date, McCoy has rushed for 866 yards on 4.5 yards per carry, but only with three touchdowns. McCoy has also caught 31 passes for 284 yards and another two scores. Without McCoy, Buffalo would be nowhere near the playoff picture.

Buffalo will be 6-8 with a loss on Sunday and be playing out the string in the AFC East.