Buffalo Bills defense from Leslie Frazier against Chargers The Buffalo Bills defense had the doors blown off in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens and more of the same was happening to them in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers. So Sean McDermott did something he hasn't done in his 19 games as Bills head coach; he started calling plays.McDermott took over defensive play-calling in the second half
Cheap Kelvin Benjamin Jersey , overruling defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and providing a spark to a Bills defense that was able to lock it down over the final two quarters even without Vontae Davis and down to just two cornerbacks."I just thought we needed a spark and that's my background," McDermott said after the game. "Coach Frazier does a really good job as well as the defensive staff. I just felt like we needed a spark."Buffalo had allowed nine consecutive red zone touchdowns this season (ten if you count the 20-yard score from Sunday on the edge of the red zone) until McDermott's defense forced a field goal in the second half. After surrendering 28 points to Los Angeles and 47 points to the Ravens, Frazier's defense had allowed 75 points in only six quarters. Buffalo's 78 points allowed after two games is tied with the Detroit Lions for worst in the NFL. "Defensively, we didn't play well enough, obviously
Cheap Dion Dawkins Jersey , in the first half against a good offensive unit, spotting them 28 points," McDermott said.The Bills defense gave up 17 first downs to Phillip Rivers and the Chargers in the second half on the heels of 26 first downs a week ago to the Ravens. But McDermott, whose defense only gave up four first downs the rest of the way, doesn't know yet if it's going to be a permanent move."It's something we're going to evaluate
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Authentic Stephen Hauschka Jersey , but the door is at least open.Defensive end Trent Murphy missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday this week and has been out since leaving the game against the Indianapolis Colts on October 21st. He's labeled as "week to week" with his knee injury. He's unlikely to suit up.Limited in practice Thursday were Kyle Williams and Lorenzo Alexander. The 35-year-olds have been given rest days all season. We expect both of them to play on Sunday at this point.For the Chicago Bears, Khalil Mack didn't practice Wednesday and our affiliate Windy City Gridiron thinks they might give him the week off because Buffalo's offense is so bad. That would be disappointing considering he played his collegiate football at the University at Buffalo. Wide receiver Allen Robinson is dealing with a groin injury and tight end Eric Kush has a neck stingers. Lineman Kyle Long is going to be out.