The Buffalo Bills acquired five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns in mid-October with the intention of making him a mainstay of their passing attack, but in his first three weeks in Orchard Park , his individual production may not be what some fans expected.

This isn’t necessarily unexpected or anyone’s fault, as the 10-year veteran is adjusting to a new offensive scheme. He played only 35% of the team’s offensive snaps in his debut in Week 7 before playing on 50% in Week 8, catching five passes for 69 yards and a touchdown throughout the two-game streak. His on-field acclimation was delayed by a wrist injury he suffered in Week 8, with the illness limiting him in practice the following week and on the sidelines of Buffalo’s Week 9 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Although the development of his relationship with his new wide receiver hasn’t gone as smoothly as it would have if Cooper hadn’t been injured, Bills quarterback Josh Allen feels like he continues to develop chemistry with the veteran despite the road shock. told reporters Wednesday that Cooper is still learning and staying engaged in the offense as he recovers from his illness.

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“From the first day he walked into the building, he was ready to go,” Allen said. “He just continued to learn the playbook and learn his role in this offense. Whether we get him back this week or the next week or whenever that case arises, I know he will be ready to go. It will be pretty plug-and-play and looks pretty seamless.

Cooper was again listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, although Buffalo only held a walk-through. His status for the Bills’ Week 10 clash with the Indianapolis Colts remains uncertain, just like that of rookie receiver Keon Colemanwho suffered a wrist injury himself in the final moments of Week 9. Allen is confident in the ability of Buffalo’s offense, regardless of the receivers at its disposal this Sunday.

“Throughout the season, injuries are going to happen, that’s the name of the game,” Allen said. “It’s not if you’re hurt, it’s when you’re hurt, right?” It was just a matter of whether we had some new guys or if we needed to move them around a little bit today, that was good to see. The jury is still out, and once again, we go with who we have. We do a good job in our offensive unit meetings getting guys ready to go, so no matter what, we’ll be ready.

Being behind both Cooper and Coleman would be a big blow for the Bills, but given that the veteran receiver was a game decision last Sunday and is practicing again this week, it seems that it tends to come back. Allen is confident he and Cooper will pick up where they left off a few weeks ago whenever the seven-time 1,000-yard player is able to suit up again.

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