Hamlin (ribs) will not play in Sunday's tilt against the Patriots.
Hamlin's absence will mark his second straight. He sat out last week due to a back injury, but he will now sit out with a rib issue. When healthy, the fourth-year safety has established himself as a regular starter on the defense. In his absence, and with Taylor Rapp (neck) also sidelined, Kareem Jackson and Cole Bishop are the only healthy safeties going into the game, though the Bills have players that can serve in a hybrid role if needed.