Sam Franklin Jr.
#28 · S · Buffalo Bills
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Assist Tackles
Line 0.5
2026
0.7
Solo Tackles
Line 0.5
2026
0.3
Total Tackles
Line 1
2026
1
Passes Defended
Line 0
2026
0
Long Interception
Line 0
2026
0
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Assist Tackles | Solo Tackles | Total Tackles | Passes Defended | Long Interception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18W | @ LV | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 13W | @ LAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 04L | vs NE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 27W | vs LAC | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18W | vs DET | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13W | @ HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Market ContextSample
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Total Yards
opened at 50.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Bills' Sam Franklin Jr. ready to play this week after suspension reduced to fine
Bills DB and special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr., doesn't want to fixate on the incident that briefly landed him a suspension that was reduced to a fine upon appeal.
Sam Franklin Jr. — Active
Franklin was disciplined by the league for allegedly spitting at an opponent late in the fourth quarter of the Bills' Week 6 win over the Raiders. The decision has been altered to a fine, and with the Bills on a bye, the Temple product will be available for Week 8 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Sam Franklin Jr. — Active
Sam Franklin Jr. listed Active.
Bills' Sam Franklin wins appeal; suspension for spitting reduced to fine
Bills safety and special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr., has won his appeal to overturn the one-game suspension for supposedly spitting at an opponent in the win over the Raiders.
Sam Franklin Jr. — Suspension
The suspension stems from Franklin allegedly spitting at an opponent late in the fourth quarter during a successful extra-point attempt by the Raiders. The veteran defensive back has denied the allegation by the league and will appeal the ruling, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Franklin has played solely on special teams this season, but with C.J. Gardner-Johnson also handed a one-game suspension, the Bills' secondary could be thin for their Week 8 game against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Bills' Sam Franklin Jr. suspended one game for spitting; will appeal, per sources
Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. was suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct that the league said was a spitting incident against the Raiders.
Sam Franklin Jr. — Active
Sam Franklin Jr. listed Active.
Sam Franklin Jr. — Questionable
questionable
News & Status Timeline
Bills' Sam Franklin Jr. ready to play this week after suspension reduced to fine
Bills DB and special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr., doesn't want to fixate on the incident that briefly landed him a suspension that was reduced to a fine upon appeal.
ESPN ↗Sam Franklin Jr. — Active
Franklin was disciplined by the league for allegedly spitting at an opponent late in the fourth quarter of the Bills' Week 6 win over the Raiders. The decision has been altered to a fine, and with the Bills on a bye, the Temple product will be available for Week 8 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Sam Franklin Jr. — Active
Sam Franklin Jr. listed Active.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Bills' Sam Franklin wins appeal; suspension for spitting reduced to fine
Bills safety and special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr., has won his appeal to overturn the one-game suspension for supposedly spitting at an opponent in the win over the Raiders.
ESPN ↗Sam Franklin Jr. — Suspension
The suspension stems from Franklin allegedly spitting at an opponent late in the fourth quarter during a successful extra-point attempt by the Raiders. The veteran defensive back has denied the allegation by the league and will appeal the ruling, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Franklin has played solely on special teams this season, but with C.J. Gardner-Johnson also handed a one-game suspension, the Bills' secondary could be thin for their Week 8 game against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Bills' Sam Franklin Jr. suspended one game for spitting; will appeal, per sources
Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. was suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct that the league said was a spitting incident against the Raiders.
ESPN ↗Sam Franklin Jr. — Suspension
reserve-sus
ESPN Injury Report ↗Sam Franklin Jr. — Active
Sam Franklin Jr. listed Active.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Sam Franklin Jr. — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗