The Buffalo Bills are 2-0. The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-2. Buffalo has had extra time to prepare, and the Chargers are dealing with injuries and a difficult start to the season. So why does this Week 3 matchup still feel like a potential trap game? On this episode of Locked On Bills HIT, Christian Rauh explains why he is cautious about overlooking Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh, even with the Bills playing well and Los Angeles searching for its first win. The Chargers opened the season with losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. Their upcoming schedule does not offer much relief, with games against Buffalo, Seattle, Denver, Kansas City, the Rams, Houston and Baltimore. Christian discusses why that difficult stretch could increase the urgency for a Chargers team trying to avoid falling further behind. Herbert has also had a rough start. According to the numbers discussed in the episode, he ranks 22nd in passing yards and 21st in passing touchdowns through two weeks, while throwing the second-most interceptions in the NFL. Injuries along the offensive line and at wide receiver have added to Los Angeles’ problems. But Christian’s biggest question is what Buffalo’s defense can do about it. The Raiders recorded three sacks, two interceptions, four forced fumbles and a safety against the Chargers while holding them to 14 points. Could Jim Leonhard’s Bills defense create similar problems for Herbert? Buffalo’s defense had questions to answer after its opener against the Houston Texans, particularly in the secondary. Christian saw encouraging improvements in the pass rush against the Detroit Lions, but he believes this matchup could be an opportunity for the entire defense to take another step forward. The episode also examines comments from Chargers captain Khalil Mack about Jim Harbaugh’s postgame message, the injuries affecting Los Angeles and why a team with Herbert at quarterback remains dangerous regardless of its record. And there is another wrinkle for Bills fans: Buffalo is preparing to debut its Nickel City alternate uniforms. Christian hopes the occasion is remembered for a statement performance, not an unexpected loss. Is Bills vs. Chargers a trap game? Can Leonhard’s defense force Herbert into mistakes? And will Buffalo take care of business after its extended break? Subscribe to Locked On Bills HIT with Christian Rauh for twice-daily, five-minute Buffalo Bills coverage, Josh Allen analysis, opponent previews and reactions to the biggest stories surrounding the team. #BuffaloBills #JustinHerbert #BillsMafia Photo Credit: Kirby Lee IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.
The Buffalo Bills are 2-0. The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-2. Buffalo has had extra time to prepare, and the Chargers are dealing with injuries and a difficult start to the season. So why does this Week 3 matchup still feel like a potential trap game?
On this episode of Locked On Bills HIT, Christian Rauh explains why he is cautious about overlooking Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh, even with the Bills playing well and Los Angeles searching for its first win.
The Chargers opened the season with losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. Their upcoming schedule does not offer much relief, with games against Buffalo, Seattle, Denver, Kansas City, the Rams, Houston and Baltimore. Christian discusses why that difficult stretch could increase the urgency for a Chargers team trying to avoid falling further behind.
Herbert has also had a rough start. According to the numbers discussed in the episode, he ranks 22nd in passing yards and 21st in passing touchdowns through two weeks, while throwing the second-most interceptions in the NFL. Injuries along the offensive line and at wide receiver have added to Los Angeles’ problems.
But Christian’s biggest question is what Buffalo’s defense can do about it.
The Raiders recorded three sacks, two interceptions, four forced fumbles and a safety against the Chargers while holding them to 14 points. Could Jim Leonhard’s Bills defense create similar problems for Herbert?
Buffalo’s defense had questions to answer after its opener against the Houston Texans, particularly in the secondary. Christian saw encouraging improvements in the pass rush against the Detroit Lions, but he believes this matchup could be an opportunity for the entire defense to take another step forward.
The episode also examines comments from Chargers captain Khalil Mack about Jim Harbaugh’s postgame message, the injuries affecting Los Angeles and why a team with Herbert at quarterback remains dangerous regardless of its record.
And there is another wrinkle for Bills fans: Buffalo is preparing to debut its Nickel City alternate uniforms. Christian hopes the occasion is remembered for a statement performance, not an unexpected loss.
Is Bills vs. Chargers a trap game? Can Leonhard’s defense force Herbert into mistakes? And will Buffalo take care of business after its extended break?
Subscribe to Locked On Bills HIT with Christian Rauh for twice-daily, five-minute Buffalo Bills coverage, Josh Allen analysis, opponent previews and reactions to the biggest stories surrounding the team.
#BuffaloBills #JustinHerbert #BillsMafia
Photo Credit: Kirby Lee IMAGN
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