‘It was not a banner night for the Buffalo offense nor its defense, which allowed Los Angeles to gain 18 first downs — two more than the Bills’ offense — and backup quarterback Easton Stick to show flashes of high-level quarterback play. It was Stick’s second career start and LA’s first game performing under the leadership of interim head coach Giff Smith, and they pushed the surging Bills to the brink. The same team, albeit with a different head coach, allowed the Las Vegas Raiders to score 63 points one week prior.’
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Ed Oliver's fourth-quarter sacks deliver further justification in Bills offseason contract extension
‘The reality, though, is that Oliver isn’t just popping up around the holidays anymore. He’s been Buffalo’s most consistent, and perhaps best, defensive player this season, his first after being awarded a four-year $68 million contract extension over the summer.’
Sabato: The Bills are plenty talented, but are they consistent enough for a deep playoff run?
‘But beating an inferior opponent late in the game, needing to come from behind because of an abysmal start to the game makes those games harder than necessary.’
Sunday's Los Angeles Coverage
Bills ruin Chargers’ valiant spoiler effort with late kick (Los Angeles Times)
Chargers’ 24-22 loss to the Buffalo Bills by the numbers (Los Angeles Times)
Chargers get the boot after surrendering a late lead to the Bills (Orange County Register)
Nick Canepa’s report card: Chargers fight, coaching improves in loss to Bills (San Diego Union Tribune)
Chargers start strong, show fight under interim coach Giff Smith before another heartbreaking loss (AP)
Chargers Can’t Hold on Late Against Buffalo (Chargers.com)
5 Takeaways: Bolts Show Fight, Togetherness in Week 16 (Chargers.com)
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Josh Allen accounts for 3 touchdowns as Bills escape with 24-22 victory over Chargers
‘Bass’ go-ahead kick capped a 13-play, 64-yard drive that included Allen’s 15-yard completion to Khalil Shakir on third down.’
Buffalo Bills drill last-minute field goal to stay hot against Los Angeles Chargers
‘L.A. had some motivation with it being their first game since firing Brandon Staley following their 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, and they were mere minutes from what many believed would’ve been an improbable victory. But Josh Allen is still Josh Allen, and the Bills came away with a 24-22 victory.’
Bills boost playoff chances with late victory vs. Chargers
‘The Chargers, playing their first game since firing coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco last week, got five field goals from Cameron Dicker and briefly took the lead late in the fourth quarter. But a Tyler Bass field goal with 28 seconds left sealed the win for Buffalo.’
Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen finds Gabe Davis for 57-yard touchdown
‘The touchdown pass was thrown 38 air yards downfield, Allen’s longest such score of the season.’
Chargers vs. Bills score: Josh Allen and Gabe Davis help Buffalo survive L.A. for third straight win
‘This was a sloppy outing from Buffalo, as the Bills lost the turnover battle 3-0, and lost the time of possession battle while committing seven penalties for 64 yards. Allen completed 15 of 21 passes for 237 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and also added 15 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. James Cook rushed 20 times for 70 yards, but also fumbled twice, losing one which directly led to the Chargers taking the lead late in the fourth quarter. Gabe Davis had a big outing with 130 receiving yards and a touchdown on four receptions, while Stefon Diggs caught five passes for 29 yards.’
Bills escape L.A. with big road win over Chargers, stay in hunt for AFC East crown
‘The Chargers, playing under the direction of interim head coach Gif Smith after the firing of Brandon Staley, did not go away quietly. Buffalo withstood three turnovers, and kicker Tyler Bass had to make a chip shot from 29 yards out with 28 seconds to secure the victory.’
Bills WR Khalil Shakir’s Game-Winning Touchdown Was Called Back and NFL Fans Were Mesmerized
‘Los Angeles safety Jaylinn Hawkins sprinted over to try to initiate contact with Shakir while he was on the ground, but it appeared that Shakir got up off the ground prior to being touched and sprinted toward the end zone for a touchdown.’
Bills vs. Chargers final score, results: Buffalo survives scare, takes step toward playoffs with narrow win
‘The Bills narrowly survived a scare from the Chargers, falling behind 10-0 in the first quarter and later falling behind again deep into the fourth quarter.’
Is Stefon Diggs injured? Bills WR's limited usage vs. Chargers confuses fans
‘And against the Chargers, a game that could make or break the Bills’ playoff hopes, Diggs has been silenced. He didn’t record a single yard until the third quarter and was targeted sparingly in the first half in an unusual turn of events for the three-time Pro Bowler.’
AFC East standings: How Bills' win over Chargers impacts division race with Dolphins
‘With the win on Saturday night, the Bills’ path to an AFC East title is clear. Buffalo needs to beat the Patriots in Week 17, hope the Dolphins lose one of their next two games, and then beat the Dolphins in Week 18. Because Miami faces the Cowboys and Ravens in back-to-back weeks, that scenario is absolutely realistic.’
Tyler Bass' late field goal lifts Bills over Chargers in Los Angeles
‘It was Josh Allen leading the way for Buffalo with 252 scrimmage yards and three total touchdowns. Meanwhile, Tyler Bass kicked the go-ahead 29-yard field goal in the game’s waning moments to help the Bills improve to 9-6 on the 2023 season.’