Buffalo Bills (5-7) Take On San Diego Chargers (5-7)

Filed under Game Preview on December 8th, 2011

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The Buffalo Bills can end their five-game losing streak when they take on the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4:15 PM ET and the game can be seen on CBS. Buffalo is holding on to a 5-7 overall record and 1-5 away record on the year. San Diego has a 5-7 overall record and 3-3 home record.

Last week the Bills were taken down by the Titans 23-17. C.J. Spiller had 14 carries for 83 yards and one score. Ryan Fitzpatrick also contributed by going 29 for 46 for 288 yards while finding the end zone once and throwing no picks. In their previous game, the Chargers smashed the Jaguars, 38-14. Philip Rivers gave an outstanding effort with 294 yards passing, completing 22 of 28 attempts with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Another strong showing came from Ryan Mathews, who carried the pigskin 13 times for 112 yards and one touchdown.

The Chargers defense ranks 26th against the run, allowing 131.7 yards per game, and may need improvement to compete against the Buffalo running attack.

Bills Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B	82.8	R. Fitzpatric	265	415	2,837	20	14

Chargers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B	85.7	P. Rivers	278	447	3,505	19	17

Bills Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100+	F. Jackson	RB	170	934	5.5	6
B-	81.0	C. Spiller	RB	54	253	4.7	2
B	82.8	R. Fitzpatric	QB	41	117	2.9	0

Chargers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	94.2	R. Mathews	RB	165	829	5.0	4
B	82.5	M. Tolbert	FB	93	364	3.9	5
C	74.6	J. Hester	FB	20	69	3.5	0

Bills Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	87.5	S. Johnson	WR	59	674	11.4	6
B-	81.6	D. Nelson	WR	48	514	10.7	5
A+	100+	F. Jackson	RB	39	442	11.3	0

Chargers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A-	90.3	V. Jackson	WR	48	897	18.7	8
A+	98.4	A. Gates	TE	46	533	11.6	4
B	85.3	M. Floyd	WR	23	509	22.1	2