Buffalo Bills: 4 Chargers the Bills should be most concerned about

Sep 16, 2018; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) gets past Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) to get a first down during the second quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2018; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) gets past Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) to get a first down during the second quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 8, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) eludes from Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Herbert

While it wasn’t planned for Justin Herbert to step into a starting role so soon, the early returns have been excellent. Herbert became the starter after Tyrod Taylor had his lung punctured by a team doctor prior to their Week 2 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Since that game, Herbert has thrown for over 300 yards five times in nine games and is currently averaging 299.9 passing yards per game with 22 touchdown passes and six interceptions.

The Buffalo Bills defense has done well recently against some of the better quarterbacks in the league like Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray and Patrick Mahomes. This week they will need to have a complete performance and the pass rush will be key. Herbert has been sacked at least two times in each of the last four games and the less time he has in the pocket will help this defense.

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