Week 7 PostGame: Chargers 14 - Bills 23
The Bills unplugged the Chargers to improve to 5-1 on the year, and remain in control of 1st place in the AFC East.
1st Quarter
The Bills got on the scoreboard (that wasn’t working) first with a field goal by Rian Lindell but Chargers QB Phillip Rivers owned the Bills offense. He went 10 of 11 for 98 yards and a touchdown.
Chargers up after one, 7-3.
2nd Quarter
The Bills fought back in this quarter as Trent Edwards hooked up with Lee Evans on a fade pattern to the end zone. Evans caught the ball one handed before getting both feet in. The Bills also recorded 3 more points on another field goal by Lindell.
Bills go into the tunnel at halftime, up 13-7.
3rd Quarter
The Chargers would battle back to take the lead on a 12 yard TD pass from Rivers to WR Vincent Jackson. The lead wouldn’t last long though as Marshawn Lynch would get a monster block form Fred Jackson, and Lynch would be able to trot into the end zone for a TD.
Bills head into the 4th, now up 20-14.
4th Quarter
No comeback needed in this one for the Bills as they actually had the lead to start the 4th. The Bills are able to hold the Chargers to no points in this quarter and add a field goal of their own to hold on and win 23-14.
Wrap Up
The Bills top rush defense held one of the best in the game (LT) to 41 yards on 14 carries.
Trent Edwards went 25 for 30, for 261 yards and 1 TD pass.
On the ground, Lynch had 70 yards, and 1 TD on 19 carries. Backup Fred Jackson had 9 carries for 33 yards.
In the receving game, Lee Evans caught 8 balls for 89 yards and a TD. Josh Reed had 3 catches for 32 yards while TE Robert Royal had 4 for 53.
Greer and Paul Poz led the team in tackles with 8 and 7 respectively.
The NFL.com Game Center: Post Game is attached.
