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5 Bold Predictions For Buffalo Bills vs. San Diego Chargers

5 Bold Predictions for Buffalo Bills vs. San Diego Chargers

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The Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers square off this Sunday in a very interesting early-season matchup. The Bills are off to a surprising 2-0 start while the Chargers scored an impressive win over the defending champion Seattle Seahawks. Here are a few predictions regarding how things may play out in Buffalo this weekend.

5. C.J. Spiller Gains 100 Yards Rushing

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5. C.J. Spiller Gains 100 Yards Rushing

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Spiller made his mark in Buffalo’s win over Miami with a 102-yard kick return TD. Expect his impact against San Diego to be felt more on the ground. The Chargers currently rank 15th in run defense, allowing 108.5 yards per game through two weeks. Spiller should have plenty of holes to run through on his way to 100 yards on the ground.

4. Antonio Gates Scores at Least One Touchdown

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4. Antonio Gates Scores at Least One Touchdown

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It was vintage Antonio Gates against the Seahawks last week as the veteran tight end caught three touchdown passes against the vaunted Legion of Boom. The Bills will surely be placing a lot of attention on Gates, so expect plenty of double-teams. However, Gates is too much of a red zone threat to not come away with at least one touchdown against a Bills pass defense that currently ranks 28th in the league.

3. Sammy Watkins Gains Less Than 100 Yards

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3. Sammy Watkins Gains Less Than 100 Yards

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Buffalo’s star rookie had his first big NFL game in Week 2, catching eight passes for 117 yards and a touchdown against Miami. While Watkins should once again be effective in Week 3, don’t expect such gaudy totals. The Bills may be without Robert Woods on Sunday, meaning the Chargers can afford to double-team Watkins more often. While Watkins should still have a good outing, don’t expect the numbers he put up in Week 2.

2. Philip Rivers Throws For 300 Yards

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2. Philip Rivers Throws For 300 Yards

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As mentioned earlier, the Bills’ pass defense has been one of their few weak points through the first two weeks. On the flip side, Rivers has looked just as good this year as he did in his bounce-back 2013 campaign. With weapons like Keenan Allen, Antonio Gates and Ladarius Green, Rivers will be able to air it out against Buffalo and should reach 300 yards passing with ease.

1. San Diego Wins 28-20

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1. San Diego Wins 28-20

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This has the potential to be a great football game. Whoever emerges victorious will have asserted themselves as legitimate contenders in the AFC playoff race. The Bills have been a great story through the first two weeks of the season and look like they have a chance to end their long playoff drought. But the Chargers are a mile high after beating the defending champs last week. That confidence boost will be enough to give them a close road win.

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