‘Buffalo is scoring an average of 27 points per game and giving up an equal number while L.A. is scoring at a 26-point rate and also giving up 27.’
Archives for November 28, 2020
Take Five: Bills can’t let loss vs. Cardinals interfere with preparing for Chargers
‘“In our league, you have to be able to move on,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier told reporters on a video call earlier in the week. “Whether we would have won that game, or, in this case, we didn’t come away with the win, you have to be able to move on. Seven wins or eight wins don’t get you a whole lot in the National Football League, so for our guys, it’s all about moving on from that game and put all our attention and focus on the L.A. Chargers. Period.”’
Bills guard Cody Ford out for season, receiver John Brown out for Sunday
‘”Thank you #BillsMafia for the love and support,” Ford tweeted Friday afternoon. “I’ll be back and better in no time. Excited to watch the team continue great things this season.”‘
Injuries continue to hinder Bills as Sean McDermott says Cody Ford is out for season
‘Ford has battled knee and ankle injuries this season and he had played in only one of the last four games, 14 snaps against Seattle before getting hurt and having to come out. However, it seemed he had a chance to return to the lineup before this season-ending setback.’
Bills injury update: Cody Ford out for the season, John Brown won’t play vs. Chargers
‘With Ford out for the year, McDermott wouldn’t reveal the plan at left guard for Sunday’s game. He did announce that center Mitch Morse will return to his role as the team’s starter in the middle. That means the Jon Feliciano will play on one side and where he plays will likely determine who gets the start on Sunday. If he’s at right guard the Bills have liked what Ike Boettger has showed on the left side in a few starts. If Feliciano starts on the left side it’s likely going to be veteran Brian Winters, who has started eight games in that spot this season.’
OL Ford out for season as Bills get set to take on Herbert, Chargers
‘Ford missed Buffalo’s loss to Arizona due to an ankle injury but participated on a limited basis early this week before reportedly tearing his meniscus during practice. Ford’s injury will place him on the season-ending injured reserve, and, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, will require surgery and a 3-4 month rehab. The former second-round pick is expected to make a full recovery, per Rapoport.’
Saturday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Chargers’ defense, giving up big plays, tries to get pointed in right direction (Los Angeles Times)
Chargers activate Chris Harris Jr., move Melvin Ingram to IR (Orange County Register)
Chargers Activate CB Harris Jr., DE Ingram Back On IR (AP)
Justin Herbert on record pace: Here’s why Chargers rookie phenom is so hard to defend (CBS Sports)
How to watch Chargers at Bills: Time, channel, prediction, live stream info for Josh Allen vs. Justin Herbert (CBS Sports)
Chargers Activate Chris Harris Jr.; Place Melvin Ingram III on Injured Reserve (Chargers.com)
Chargers-Bills Week 12 Injury Report (Chargers.com)
Bills’ Allen Shows Growth Since Last Start Against Chargers
‘“I should’ve, could’ve done a better job if I could go back and do it all over now,” he added. “But it did teach me some valuable lessons. … It helped me. It really did, and I think you need to go through some of the bumps and bruises.”’
Bills Lose OL Ford To Season-Ending Injury; Brown Sidelined
‘Ford’s injury will lead to yet another offensive line shuffle, with Mitch Morse potentially returning to center after missing two games, and Jon Feliciano moving to left guard. Ford opened the season starting at right guard before shifting to the left side in Week 3.’
Bills Vs Chargers Features Matchup Of NFL’s Top Two Passers
‘The Bills haven’t been 8-3 or better in consecutive seasons since 1995-96, and are leading the AFC East 12 or more weeks into a season for the first time since Week 13 of 1996.’
Buffalo Bills’ O-line suffers hit as Cody Ford lost for season with knee injury
‘The Oklahoma product missed games in Week 7 and Week 8 before returning to the field in Week 9, but he played only 14 snaps before leaving with an injury and has not played since. NFL Network reports that Ford’s timeline to return is three to four months but that he is expected to make a full recovery.’
Bills’ Cody Ford out for the season, a big hit to Sean McDermott’s offensive line
‘Ford, the team’s second-round pick in 2019, has started 22 of a possible 26 games thus far in his career. Given the timeline laid out for the injury, he should be ready for 2021 training camp, where he’ll resume his place as part of Josh Allen’s protection unit up front.’
Cody Ford will miss remainder of 2020 season
‘”He had one of those seasons that was on the tougher end eith the shoulder [injury], and then the knee and the ankle here,” McDermott said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on WGR. “We’re looking forward to getting him back healthy and ready to go for the offseason.”‘
Chargers at Bills: Final injury reports
‘For the Chargers, they have ruled out starting defensive end Melvin Ingram III, starting cornerback Casey Hayward, Jr., and backup defensive end Uchenna Nwosu, with a few other key players still being evaluated.’
Buffalo Bills OL Cody Ford out for season
‘According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network Ford suffered a torn meniscus and is set to have surgery that will take three to four months of rehab.’