Bills vs Chargers – Starting Line Up, Predictions, Injuries and More

In a crucial week for the Buffalo Bills, their mission appears more manageable. They prepare to face the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers are being considered a formidable contender at the season’s outset. However, recently, their campaign has taken a disastrous turn.

The team, once seen as a potential threat to the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West, has struggled to live up to expectations. Sean McDermott’s Bills, seeking a must-win situation, aim to capitalize on the Chargers’ faltering season. Let’s dive further into the details of this matchup.

Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Depth Chart and Injuries

Despite showing moments of promise in his inaugural NFL start, Easton Stick’s performance was marred by a recurring issue—turnovers. The quarterback demonstrated proficiency with 257 passing yards and three touchdowns. But his struggle to secure the football remained evident, having fumbled four times in just two games. Stick looks to build on the positive aspects of his play, especially with the filled depth chart of the team.

QB: Easton Stick
RB1: Austin Ekeler
RB2: Joshua Kelley
LWR: Quentin Johnston
RWR: Jalen Guyton
SWR: Keenan Allen
TE1: Gerald Everett

In the upcoming matchup, there’s a glaring mismatch between the Chargers’ feeble pass defense and the formidable MVP-caliber passer, Josh Allen. Last week, Allen took a backseat as James Cook dominated with an impressive 220-plus yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Despite this, Allen’s season stats underscore his quarterback prowess with 26 passing touchdowns. He’s currently ranked third in the league.

QB: Josh Allen
RB1: James Cook
RB2: Damien Harris
LWR: Stefon Diggs
RWR: Gabe Davis
SWR: Khalil Shakir
TE1: Dalton Kincaid

So, there are many crucial players that will be entering the field this Saturday. However, there would be some players that are going to miss out on the action.

Buffalo Bills:

Justin Shorter, wide receiver. IR status: Injured reserve
AJ Epenesa, defensive end. IR status: Questionable
Ty Johnson, running back. IR status: Questionable
Micah Hyde, safety. IR status: Out
Jordan Phillips, a defensive tackle. IR status: Injured reserve

Los Angeles Chargers:

Essang Bassey, cornerback. IR status: Questionable
Nick Williams, defensive tackle. IR status: Questionable
Deane Leonard, cornerback. IR status: Doubtful
Nick Vannett, tight end. IR status: Questionable
Keenan Allen, wide receiver. IR status: Out
Joey Bosa, linebacker. IR Status: Injured reserve

Both teams have a lot of players listed in their injury reports. Now it’s to be seen which team has a higher chance of winning this particular game.

Bills vs. Chargers: predictions and additional information

Date: Saturday, December 23
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
Broadcasting Rights: NFL Network

As Buffalo gains momentum at a critical juncture in the season, their recent victories against formidable opponents place them at a good position. The one against the Chiefs and Cowboys has propelled them into a position of strength. With a .500 record through 13 weeks, the Bills faced a precarious postseason outlook. Especially with challenging matchups against top teams. However, they emerged victorious in both encounters, showcasing dominance with a convincing 31-10 win over the Cowboys.

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The Bills’ surge in form is further buoyed by their upcoming game against the Chargers, a team in turmoil after firing head coach Brandon Staley and other key staff members. Los Angeles, reeling from a recent embarrassing defeat to the Raiders, has endured a string of losses, in addition with the absence of star QB Justin Herbert.

The Chargers’ recent defensive performance has showcased a notable strength in stopping the run. They’ve proven to be a formidable force in that aspect over the past couple of months. Joe Brady’s coaching prowess shines through in his pragmatic approach, avoiding unnecessary complexity and sticking to what works. In the upcoming game, the logical and obvious strategy for the Bills, led by the dynamic Josh Allen, would be a potent aerial assault exploiting the Chargers’ susceptibility to the pass. So don’t miss out on this amazing match-up!

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