ESPN's Adam Schefter reports
Ray Rice (hip) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 4 game against the Bills "unless he suffers a setback in pre-game warm-ups." Analysis: NFL Network seconds this report by saying Rice will play "barring something crazy." Rice will be a must-start in a juicy matchup against the lowly Bills, but it's fair to wonder how much of the load he'll shoulder. Bernard Pierce is a quality back in his own right and will likely see more touches than he normally would in a game Rice is active. Rice is an RB1, while Pierce has flex appeal.