The Buffalo Bills are the Los Angeles Chargers are set to square off in a battle of two original AFL franchises headed in different directions in 2023. For the Bills, a late-season surge has them at 8-6, knocking squarely on the door of an AFC Playoff berth. For the Chargers, a late-season swoon has them at 5-9 and without their franchise quarterback (Justin Herbert), who is out for the year with a broken finger.
The Chargers are also without their top wideout, Keenan Allen, who will miss the game due to a heel injury.