ORCHARD PARK - A season-long trend, one in which the Buffalo Bills had been given a reprieve from in the last few weeks, has returned at quite an inopportune time: Injuries on the defensive side of the ball.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills have released their second injury reports ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game. For the second consecutive practice, Bills starting safety Taylor Rapp sat out with multiple injuries.

Read the recent NFL news and rumors for fantasy football. Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (hip) did not practice on Thursday,

Bills' Taylor Rapp missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday, calling his availability for Sunday's AFC Championship into question.

The Buffalo Bills also have a big name that could miss the AFC championship game. Taylor Rapp is dealing with a hip/back injury, has missed practice, and remains day-to-day, according to Maddy Glabb of the Bills' official site. It's bad news for the Bills, who have used the safety to help seal off the run.

Buffalo Bills' head coach Sean McDermott provided injury updates on CB, LB and safety on Wednesday in Orchard Park.

The preparations are underway for the Buffalo Bills ahead of the AFC championship game. The Bills (13-4) have had their eye on Super Bowl 59 all year… and realistically, right next to that in the back of the team’s mind has been a meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) in the postseason. That’s on deck.

Taylor Rapp’s status for the AFC Championship remains uncertain as the Buffalo Bills prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on January 26th. Get the latest updates on Rapp's injury and how it impacts the Bills’ secondary.

Cornerback Christian Benford sustained a concussion during the Bills’ divisional playoff victory against the Ravens on Sunday night, and safety Taylor Rapp is day

Buffalo's offense is at full bore but two Bills defenders are injured, head coach Sean McDermott said during his media availability Monday. Safety Taylor Rapp is day-to-day with a hip injury and ...

Milano was only able to play in four games for the Bills in the regular season due to a torn bicep that had early reports believing he would be out for the entire season. Milano's return has been a boost for the team's overall defense and especially their coverage units, which will come in handy against Travis Kelce and company.