Sam Tevi readies to tackle his second start on the Chargers’ offensive line (Los Angeles Times)
Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa ruled out against Buffalo with bone bruise in left foot (Los Angeles Daily News)
Foot injury shelves Chargers’ Bosa for second straight game (AP)
Uchenna Nwosu Set for Expanded Role vs. Bills (Chargers.com)
10 Insights Entering Week 2 at Buffalo (Chargers.com)
An Update on Joey Bosay (Chargers.com)
Chargers-Bills Week 2 Injury Report (Chargers.com)
Archives for September 2018
QB not lone Bills’ concern in preparing to host Chargers
‘”Maybe Nate didn’t play well with the turnovers, but we helped out with that,” McCoy said, referring to a season-opening 47-3 loss at Baltimore in which Peterman threw two interceptions and was yanked after Buffalo managed one first down on 10 possessions.’
Chargers-Bills Capsule
‘Bills only NFL team to not score TD in Week 1.’
Rookie Allen to make 1st start as Bills host Chargers
‘”I took a lot from it,” Allen said of his relief appearance. “First drive I was in, I was a little quick to get my eyes down, but as the game went on I felt a little more comfortable and just trusted the guys in front of me and the guys outside to go make some plays. I felt pretty calm.”‘
Bills WR Zay Jones apologizes to Kelvin Benjamin for mom’s tweet
‘”He talked about it with me,” Benjamin said Thursday. “He came and apologized for it. That really was it. Just trying to move on from it.”‘
Race for 2019 NFL Draft No. 1 pick: Bills make case for NFL’s worst team after demoralizing start
‘If you’re looking for a silver lining, this is the best we can come up with: At least the Bills will know if Allen can play before the team is faced with using another high first-rounder on a franchise quarterback.’
Josh Allen Becomes Buffalo’s Starter: Are the Bills Making the Right Move?
‘With that as your background, consider that Taylor was on the books for $16 million for 2018, and the Bills had massive cap issues that they’d resolved to address during the 2018 offseason. So do you hold on to Taylor at $16 million? Or do you trade him for the 65th pick in the draft?’
Allen: “I just want to do my job, trust those around me”
‘“Obviously, I’m super excited and thankful for the chance to be the starter for this team,” the Bills’ rookie quarterback told reporters this week. “This is something I’ve dreamed [of] for a very long time, but now that it’s here, just come Sunday, [I’m] just trying to do my job. I’m not trying to do too much. [I have to be able to] trust in those around me and ultimately be the quarterback that this team needs, which is, moving the ball, staying on third down and putting points on the board.”’
Allen, offense hoping for better results vs. Chargers
‘”Obviously, having a little bit of home field advantage, the field is going to be a little bit quieter on third down here than it is going to be away, so that’s always a plus,” Allen said on Wednesday. “Then, just the attitude that the guys have defending our dirt here. It’s something special [and] we take pride in it, so we’re looking forward to having our home opener here.”‘
Bills defense faces electric Chargers pass game
‘The Chargers quarterback racked up 424 yards and 3 touchdowns passing in a week one loss to the Chiefs. Bills safety Micah Hyde is aware of what Rivers brings to the table.’
Bills fans celebrate 25th anniversary of the return of iconic Shout Song
‘But decades ago, in 1993, the song disappeared briefly. And a Bills fan named Patrick Ruffino can partially be thanked for saving it. Ruffino says Polaroid bought the rights to the song, and was going to charge the stadium to use it. So, the Bills dropped the tune and tried out a new one during the preseason games that year.’
Why Josh Allen is fit for success and a fit for Buffalo
‘“The more repetitions that I get, I feel the ball comes out of the hand better,” Allen said. “When things are flowing smooth and you feel confident in your throw, in my opinion, that’s when you become a more accurate passer.”’
Scouting Report Week 2 – Bills vs. Chargers
‘Dion Dawkins vs. Melvin Ingram Two of the best athletes on the field for their size, square off in this intriguing matchup. If Bosa is out of the lineup for L.A., the Chargers may line Ingram up on the left side on early downs before flipping him to the right as they did last week. Dawkins and Ingram largely battled to a stalemate in their Week 11 matchup last season, with Ingram tallying just one quarterback hit on the day. How will round two go?’
Bills Today: Bills vets find extra motivation vs. Chargers
‘A few of Buffalo’s veterans are finding a bit of extra motivation from last year’s contest. OT Dion Dawkins feel as though the team learned from the game, as they do from every matchup.’
‘It’s the right move for our team:’ Bills hand the keys to rookie QB Allen
‘“I don’t feel the need, honestly, to elaborate,” he said. “We talk a lot in house about decisions and things and what we’ve got to do, and the right move at the right time. And right now, this is the right move for us.”’