‘The Bills sit at ninth, though they are tied with the aforementioned three teams at 8-6. Buffalo’s 4-5 conference record puts it at the bottom of that tie. If Buffalo beats the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night, the Bills would be in the Top 7 and in a playoff spot, though they could be knocked back out with the combination of Sunday’s results. A Bills win would increase the odds to 76 percent and would be even higher if Pittsburgh beats Cincinnati earlier in the day).’
BillsBeat - December 23, 2023
Bills vs. Chargers Week 16 will not be on TV: Here’s where you can watch the game
‘Bills vs. Chargers in NFL Week 16 will not be on TV. Instead, NBC’s Peacock streaming service has exclusive rights to the broadcast, and fans will need to subscribe in order to watch the game. Peacock starts at $5.99 per month or $11.99 per month for an ad-free viewing experience.’
Who should Buffalo Bills fans cheer for this weekend? The Week 16 games that matter most
‘This one may seem confusing at first glance, but Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic explained why Bills fans should be pulling for the Texans this week. It essentially comes down to Week 18 games where teams would knock their opposition out of a playoff spot.’
Five Takes: Bills looking to remain hot as they head for LA; Buffalo running game coming alive, Allen ascending at right time
‘Allen’s absence is a significant one for LA. The Chargers’ leading receiver has recorded over 1,200 receiving yards this season, nearly 800 more than the team’s second-leading receiver. Already at a disadvantage with its backup QB set to earn the start, LA will now be without the only viable receiving threat that Stick had at his disposal.’
Letdown game not likely when Bills face floundering Chargers with playoff aspirations in reach
‘Buffalo currently has a 63% chance to make the playoffs and have a better than 99% chance if they win their remaining three games, according to Upshot’s playoff simulator. Those odds drop below 30% if they lose to either the Chargers or Patriots and the Bills are aware, no matter how much they say only the next game matters.’
Saturday's Los Angeles Coverage
Chargers continue to clean house: Goodbye, Sebastian Joseph-Day (Los Angeles Times)
Chargers’ job now? ‘We have three weeks to show the character’ (Los Angeles Times)
Chargers-Bills matchups: How to watch, start time, prediction (Los Angeles Times)
Chargers waive team captain Sebastian Joseph-Day (Orange County Register)
Reeling Chargers host the sizzling Bills with an eye toward the future (Orange County Register)
Chargers vs. Buffalo Bills: Who has the edge? (Orange County Register)
Defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day waived by Los Angeles Chargers (AP)
Chargers cut DT Sebastian Joseph-Day after 14 starts in 2023 (ESPN)
Chargers’ viral video among best NFL Pro Bowl voting campaigns (ESPN)
Sebastian Joseph-Day landing spots: Chargers captain, starting DT let go with one year remaining on contract (CBS Sports)
LA Chargers treat Boys & Girls Club of Central OC to holiday shopping spree (KTTV-TV)
Los Angeles Chargers Waive Sebastian Joseph-Day (Chargers.com)
Los Angeles Chargers Sign Max Duggan to Active Roster (Chargers.com)
Top Quotes | What the Chargers Said Ahead of Week 16 (Chargers.com)
Week 16 Game Picks: Chargers or Bills? (Chargers.com)
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Buffalo Bills: How to Watch, Listen & Live Stream (Chargers.com)
How the Bills escaped chaos and became a serious AFC contender again
‘As counterintuitive as that may seem and for all the scrutiny that Coach Sean McDermott, General Manager Brandon Beane and the locker room have endured since the spring, it’s not so far-fetched that this Buffalo team could be the one to break through and reach the Super Bowl for the first time since the conclusion of the 1993 season. If the Bills can actually get to the playoffs, of course. Which is the rub of all rubs.’
Peacock's Bills vs. Chargers game on Saturday will have no fourth-quarter ads
‘The move comes after Amazon’s Black Friday broadcast included various purchasing integrations via QR code. NBC is taking a similar approach, including a second-quarter “shoppable moment” with a QR code leading to Walmart’s Holiday Hub. Walmart, Hyundai and Capital One are the sponsors of the commercial-free fourth quarter.’
Bills vs. Chargers: Time, TV, how to watch, live stream, odds, expert picks, keys for Saturday night game
‘When the 2023 NFL season began, both the Bills and Chargers profiled as potential Super Bowl candidates. But neither club has followed a smooth path to this point. Buffalo dropped its opener to the Jets on the night Aaron Rodgers went down, then later fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey amid a 6-6 start. Los Angeles, meanwhile, has been even worse, fielding a porous defense and cutting ties with both head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco following a fall to 5-9.’
Examining Bills' path to NFL playoffs: Wild card and division title odds, remaining 2023 schedule and more
‘Since that embarrassing loss to Denver, the Bills have gone 3-1 to improve to 8-6, and not only are right back in the thick of the AFC wild card race, but the AFC East race as well. After Buffalo’s dominant 31-10 victory over Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, many now view this team as one of the best in the AFC. They could be hitting their groove at the right time, but do they control their own destiny?’
Bills playoff picture: Buffalo's updated chances to make 2023 NFL playoffs before Week 16 vs. Chargers
‘Many now believe that the Bills are on track toward being a Super Bowl contender again, as their offense has looked better since Ken Dorsey’s firing. The only question is whether they will make it into the playoffs.’
Chargers are proof to Bills fans, it could be worse
‘Despite not being the most mobile, Herbert does everything he can to lift the Chargers out of obscurity. He makes multiple throws every week that can make anyone’s jaw hit the floor. Yet, the Chargers have done everything to screw it up around him. Brandon Staley developed into probably the worst coach in the NFL.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Bills at Chargers: Sal's keys, notes and stats
‘The Chargers have fired their head coach and replaced him with an interim head coach. They’re coming off an embarrassing defeat on national television. They would love to bounce-back and show the country that wasn’t indicative of who they are. The best way for the Bills to not let that happen is to jump on them early, let them know it will be a tough night, and give them no hope to all the upset.’
How the Bills can still win the AFC East and host playoff game
‘Looking simply at record, the Bills appear to have fairly winnable games in Weeks 16 and 17 while the Dolphins face two difficult opponents. Then, the teams square off in the season finale.’
Bills Carucci Take 2: Urgent Bills can’t play down to lowly Chargers’ level
‘The Chargers are a disaster. With a 5-9 record, their season has effectively ended. They’ve lost starting quarterback Justin Herbert to a season-ending broken index finger. They’ve fired their head coach and general manager. They’re merely playing out the string while hitting the reset button for next year and beyond. All of which should serve as a giant caution sign for the 8-6 Bills, who have a history of playing down to the level of inferior competition.’