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 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.

The Buffalo Bills held their first practice of the week on Wednesday, as they prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Sal Capaccio has more:

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

The Buffalo Bills held their first practice of the week as they prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game Sunday afternoon in Kansas City. Take a look at the first injury report of the week.

Cornerback Christian Benford sustained a concussion during the Bills’ divisional playoff victory against the Ravens on Sunday night, and safety Taylor Rapp is day to day with a hip injury that forced him out of the game in the second quarter,

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.

Unfortunately, the Buffalo Bills have a few names to watch on their injury report this week ahead of facing the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game.

In a snowy affair, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson chucked the ball up under pressure. The only one that could, and did, get to the ball was Rapp. That play ended the Ravens’ second drive on offense and kept the score at a 7-7 tie in the first quarter.

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 cornerback Christian Benford is in the NFL concussion protocol.