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CARSON Harrison Phillips Jerseys 2019 , Calif. (AP) — Anthony Lynn made his NFL head coaching debut last winter for one game amid the chaos of another lost season for the Buffalo Bills.Although Lynn speaks warmly of his two seasons in chilly Buffalo, he hasn’t thought much about the Bills (5-4) this season before their imminent arrival at StubHub Center to face his Los Angeles Chargers (3-6) on Sunday.“I interviewed there, and they went a different direction,” said Lynn, who spent 2015 as the Bills’ running backs coach and most of 2016 as their offensive coordinator.“I didn’t think I was the favorite there anyway, because how many times do you hire a guy from the staff when you fire the head coach? It doesn’t happen too often. I did appreciate the interview, but I’m where I want to be.”Although the Bills won 15 games over their two seasons, Lynn and head coach Rex Ryan couldn’t figure out how to end a playoff drought currently sitting at 17 years.Lynn’s brief tenure after Ryan’s firing included the awkward task of benching Tyrod Taylor for the finale without being able to publicly explain the reasoning of then-GM Doug Whaley and owner Terry Pegula for the move.New Bills coach Sean McDermott coincidentally made the same move earlier this week, benching Taylor in favor of Nathan Peterman . The rookie fifth-round pick will make his first NFL start against the Chargers and their phenomenal pass-rushing duo of Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram.McDermott’s Bills are in playoff position with seven games to go, but he’s also struggling to figure out how to get the most out of a team with 23 players from last season’s team. Peterman is his latest attempt to generate a spark.“I guess playing Coach Lynn, it won’t be weird, because we have bigger things to worry about,” said Bills running back LeSean McCoy, who racked up 2,162 yards during Lynn’s two seasons.“Winning games, converting on third downs, running the ball, putting numbers up, putting stats up, putting drives together. We have all those things to kind of worry about, some things we’re not doing. We’ve got to find a way to do it.”Two teams on two-game skids are meeting at the Chargers’ temporary home south of downtown LA. The Chargers, playing at home for just the second time in seven weeks, need a quick surge to have any hope of playoff contention, while the Bills control their own postseason destiny despite everything.Here are more things to watch in these original AFL franchises’ first meeting since 2014:QB QUESTION: Philip Rivers is recovering from symptoms of a concussion , which he reported after the Chargers returned from Jacksonville with a heartbreaking overtime loss , their fifth by eight points or fewer this season.Although Rivers appears to be progressing well through the NFL’s concussion protocol, Lynn realizes his availability could be in question right up to game time.If Rivers can’t play, Kellen Clemens would make his first NFL start since 2013. “In the backup position, you prepare the same way every week,” Clemens said. “You enjoy playing, but I understand my role. I’m here to help Philip and help this team in any capacity possible.”SLIPPING: After getting off to a strong start under McDermott, the Bills are in jeopardy of making what’s become a familiar late-season fade during the longest active non-playoff streak in North America’s four major professional sports.This marks the eighth time during the drought in which the Bills have had a winning record through nine games (all of them 5-4). They have proceeded to lose the 10th game the past six times. Buffalo hasn’t been 6-4 since 2000 — the year the drought began.STALLED OFFENSE: While the Bills have their own concerns on offense leading to a quarterback change White Taron Johnson Jerseys , the Chargers are struggling to explain several unimpressive efforts by an offense with ample talent, including Rivers and a solid group of receivers.Los Angeles is 25th in the league in points, 22nd in yards on first down, and 29th in third-down efficiency, only reaching the red zone 20 times all season. Lynn and offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt aren’t addressing the problems with personnel changes — not yet, anyway.RUN IT: The ground game might be helpful in fixing the Chargers’ woes. Buffalo’s defense has allowed 492 yards rushing over the past two games, and LA running back Melvin Gordon seems overdue for a breakout game.The veteran lost carries last week to rookie Austin Ekeler, who rushed for two scores before committing a key fumble. Lynn said both will play against Buffalo.TRASHED: The Bills made a big offensive change, but the defense is smarting after giving up 47 points last week to New Orleans in their worst defensive game since 2012.Buffalo has forced only one turnover in its two consecutive losses after forcing 17 during the 5-2 start. Rivers has thrown seven interceptions, and that’s actually an improvement from last season.——AP Sports Writer John Wawrow in Buffalo contributed to this report.—— No team has drawn more attention, positive and negative, heading into the NFL's 100th season than the Cleveland Browns.The Raiders are close for drama in their final year in Oakland, but Baker Mayfield and crew take the headline honors.Beginning Sunday when they host Tennessee, we'll find out if the new and improved Browns are exactly that, and a playoff contender. Or if they will do what the Browns nearly always have done since returning to the NFL in 1999, and disappoint the Dawg Pound."I'm very excited to see what we can do, what we're capable of doing out there," Mayfield said. "Nobody has done anything yet, so I'd say everyone is starting the same: square one. I'd say it's pretty hard to live up to any hype if you're listening to the outside. None of that really matters. We've got a bunch of guys who have bought in to what's going on in this building and the standards that we're setting. So to us that's all that matters."The Titans have been a contender the past three years, going 9-7 each time and making the playoffs once. Their defense ought to be stout, and figures to get tested by Mayfield throwing to Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry, plus Nick Chubb running the ball."Definitely starting the season with a great challenge," Titans cornerback Logan Ryan said. "They're great players. We know that. We're going to do what we always do and prepare for them. Study all their routes, study everything they do ... and go out there and challenge them. That's the nature of this game. That's how you make a living in this game is going and covering good guys every week, and those are some good guys."The centennial season began Thursday night in Chicago with the Green Bay Packers' 10-3 victory over the Bears. Aaron Rodgers hit Jimmy Graham in the second quarter for the only touchdown.The Packers lead the NFL's longest rivalry 98-95-6. Green Bay has won 16 of the last 19 regular-season meetings, and Rodgers is 17-5.Pittsburgh at New EnglandThe Patriots have been playing down the fact they weren't chosen for the opener of the NFL's 100th season despite their latest Lombardi Trophy. But their coaching staff finds little items to push the players' buttons, and Tom Brady is as strong a motivator to teammates as anyone in the league.New England does have some major questions marks at receiver and tight end, and on the D-line. But somehow those things tend to work out.Pittsburgh lost two of its biggest stars in receiver Antonio Brown, now in Oakland, and running back Le'Veon Bell (Jets). But many in the Steel City are seeing that as eliminating huge distractions.Atlanta at MinnesotaTwo coaches, Dan Quinn with the Falcons, Mike Zimmer with the Vikings Taron Johnson Jerseys 2019 , who need quick starts and solid seasons to enhance their job security.For Quinn, a defensive guru as a coordinator, getting that unit more stingy is a must. A healthy group will help — injuries ravaged the Atlanta D last year.The Falcons also went with offensive linemen Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary in the first round of the draft. The O-line faces a solid defense in Minnesota, which ranked fourth in yards allowed and ninth in points allowed last year. But the Vikings also have blocking concerns on offense.Los Angeles Rams at CarolinaPotent throughout 2018 and into the playoffs, the Rams could do little with the ball in the Super Bowl. That memory has to burn coach Sean McVay and, especially, QB Jared Goff, who didn't look ready for the big-game spotlight. If running back Todd Gurley isn't hampered by seemingly chronic knee issues, this still is among the most dangerous offense in football.Opening with a cross-country trip sure beats going from LA to Charlotte in midseason, and the Rams face a Panthers team plagued by uncertainty in many areas. Not a problem is Carolina's versatile RB Christian McCaffrey, who would truly impress if he can have a huge game against two-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald and the Rams' solid defense.Houston at New Orleans, Monday nightAfter all those moves recently, the Texans have a new look that might solve two of their biggest issues from 2018: Can they protect Deshaun Watson, and who will be the wideout opposite sensational DeAndre Hopkins. Houston traded for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and WR Kenny Stills. Of course, the Texans also sent Jadeveon Clowney to Seattle when they couldn't reach a contract solution with the pass rusher.This prime-time matchup is the first opportunity for the Saints to step on the field for a real game since, as they would say in the Big Easy, "Dey wuz robbed" in the NFC title game. New Orleans might have the most talent in the league, led by the incomparable Drew Brees.Kansas City at JacksonvilleThen again, at least on offense, the mother lode is in KC, led by 2018 MVP Patrick Mahomes. For Mahomes to match last season — 50 TDs passing, 113.8 rating, off-the-charts creativity — might be expecting a bit much. Or maybe expecting too little."We got a lot of experience last year. We played in a lot of big games. We won some, we lost some," Mahomes said. "What you learn from those games, you see what you have to do to be a great football team. For us this year, it's all about just taking that next step."For the Jaguars, it's about reversing their direction after falling from AFC championship game losers to 5-11. Getting RB Leonard Fournette straightened out would help, and new QB Nick Foles has an enviable track record in the toughest spots.Baltimore at MiamiBaltimore will be one of the more intriguing teams as it grows on offense with second-year quarterback Lamar Jackson and also tries to remain powerful on defense despite some major defections. Adding safety Earl Thomas, with a mammoth chip on his shoulder after how things ended for him in Seattle, could provide a significant boost.All we can say about the Dolphins is: When does the draft begin next April?Cincinnati at SeattleMiami's "we're not tanking" tank-job approach could rob the Bengals of being the AFC's worst outfit. New coach Zac Taylor has a roster in transition in a prove-it year for quarterback Andy Dalton.Plus, for a while White Tre’Davious White Jersey , Dalton doesn't have star receiver A.J. Green (ankle). Cincinnati should be able to run the ball decently and has a solid defensive base up front. But the overall talent level is low.Can't say the same in Seattle, where coach Pete Carroll and GM John Schneider have retooled while remaining competitive. Adding Clowney to bolster what looked like a mediocre pass rush adds to the belief the Seahawks once more will be a playoff bunch. But they can't stumble in matchups such as this.Indianapolis at Los Angeles ChargersIndy showed its faith in Jacoby Brissett — what else could the Colts do after Andrew Luck's retirement — by signing him to a rich deal. While Brissett isn't likely to be the kind of lights-out performer that Luck often was, he's hardly a desperation option. Also, don't forget how well the Colts have drafted in recent years. They might have some more gems in 2019.The Chargers basically told Melvin Gordon to go away if he won't play under his current contract, but unlike Indy without Luck, the Chargers remain loaded and a Super Bowl threat. So much will depend on the pass rush provided by Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa.Washington at PhiladelphiaAs long as QB Carson Wentz is on the field, the Eagles should fly. Coach Doug Pederson's offense doesn't have many big names — TE Zach Ertz and C Jason Kelce are outstanding — but it runs so efficiently with Wentz that Philly ranks among the NFL's elite. The defense has some questions, particularly in the front seven.But Washington isn't likely to test that D given all the upheaval in the nation's capital. Not having star left tackle Trent Williams really hurts.New York Giants at DallasZeke is back. Whether he suits up Sunday after the summer-long holdout, or is a factor if in uniform, could determine the winner in Big D.Regardless, the Cowboys are in good position for a solid start facing the Giants, Redskins and Dolphins at the outset, and with a developing defense that figures to get after the passer.And the Dallas D figures to succeed against Eli Manning if New York hasn't fixed its seemingly habitual blocking problems. If 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year Saquon Barkley has a big game here, retire his number.Denver at Oakland, Monday nightA traditional rivalry game, too, with roots back to the AFL.The sight of Jon Gruden rocking out to Metallica makes one wonder if the Raiders coach will have his troops "Seek and Destroy" the Broncos in the prime-time doubleheader nightcap. Gruden certainly has more weapons at his disposal; of course, he dispersed some of his top players a year ago in his return to the sideline.New Denver QB Joe Flacco and longtime defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, in his first gig as a head man, would prefer to make the Raiders "Fade to Black."Buffalo at New York JetsThe chasers.New England is being awarded its 11th successive AFC East title by default. Not by these two teams, but if they are realistic, the Jets and Bills recognize they are competing for a wild-card spot with a successful year.So this becomes a key opener, with both clubs expecting huge improvement from their second-year QBs, Sam Darnold in New York, Josh Allen in Buffalo."Electric," Darnold says of his team's offense. "I think we're going to do some fun things out there with all the tempo and all the different things we can do, so it will be fun."As long as they don't have a blackout.San Francisco at Tampa BayA couple of relatively unproven but highly paid QBs on teams whose defenses also must step up. Jimmy Garoppolo should get the chance against the Buccaneers' leaky D, and the same could be true for Jameis Winston against the Niners. Of most intrigue is the return to coaching after a one-year hiatus by Bruce Arians. You can bet Winston will be prepared well by the QB whisperer.Detroit at ArizonaTop overall draft choice Kyler Murray will run (and probably often scramble in) new coach Kliff Kingsbury's wide-open and sometimes wild attack. The Lions could be a difficult matchup for Murray if coach Matt Patricia can implement the kind of defense he coordinated in New England. Patricia failed at that last season in Detroit.