Losman Still Looking For Big Plays: J.P. Losman knows it will be tough without Takeo Spikes but it will allow others to step up and to find new leaders. Spikes has always given Losman positive feedback. Losman says he likes throwing the deep post and making big plays. They will keep trying those plays since they have the ability to make them. He knows they need to focus on being more successful in the red zone. He said he got a false sense of security after the first half of the opener, he now has taken a couple of shots to the mouth but knows the offense is progressing and the big plays will come. He said he learned from the mistake he made on the quarterback sneak. Next time he will go right up the middle instead of trying to go off guard where he tripped himself up.

Crowell Will Let The Game Come To Him: Angelo Crowell told the media that he wasn't looking forward to getting into the lineup this way but it is his time to step up and make the plays that Takeo Spikes was making. The most important thing for him to do is let the game come to him and not force anything. He says his game is a lot like Takeo's and he's learned from him. He hasn't had many reps at weakside linebacker since he was playing in the middle but he is comfortable at the position. He knows the coaching staff has confidence in him and his play will speak for itself. He knows he has huge shoes to fill but he will play his game. He knows that Spikes wants him to step in and get the job done. He always prepares like a starter and the opportunity is here for him now.

Crowell To Start: Coach Mularkey confirmed today that Angelo Crowell will now start with the season ending injury to Takeo Spikes. He called it a very tough loss but it is an opportunity for another great player like Angelo to step up. The coach thinks it may be motivation for the team to play harder for him rather than letting down. He called Crowell a player who has a chance to be a very good one, the only thing holding him back was that he was playing behind a great player. He has speed and he's a physical, aggressive player who will do well after getting a full week of practice with the first unit. Crowell may have his special teams workload reduced. The coach denied that a calf problem earlier last week was related to the Achilles tendon tear that Spikes suffered. He will have surgery soon. On the play of the offense, Coach Mularkey said that they did take some shots downfield but they want J.P. Losman to take what he sees. They've had their opportunities but they haven't taken advantage of them.

Injury Update: Coy Wire has a thigh contusion and is day to day. He injured it when he took a helmet hit. Coach Mularkey said they have to see where he is after a day's rest. Daimon Shelton missed the end of the game yesterday because he was cramping up. Injury Page.

Spikes Season Over: The Bills made it official today, they announced that The Takeo Spikes will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles tendon in yesterday's loss to the Falcons. This announcement was fully expected as it was obvious that his injury was serious. This is a huge blow to a defense that has struggled mightily the past two weeks. Angelo Crowell is expected to start in his place. Injury Page.

Season In Trouble: The Bills started last year 0-4 and made a scrambled, furious effort late in the year as they came close to making the playoffs. They may be trying to duplicate that feat after starting off 1-2. It may be tougher this year,as a year filled with promise quickly has unraveled. They will probably have to play the rest of the year without arguably their best player in Takeo Spikes. That is a bad blow for a defense that is suppose to be reaching elite status, but in reality is downright awful. The offense has undergone more growing pains with J.P. Losman than anyone imagined. What happened to not taking a step back with a young quarterback? They haven't, they've taken at least three steps back. The other problem is finger pointed has already begun. Eric Moulds said that Losman is getting it a little bit, emphasis on the little. He won't remain quiet much longer, that could send the team into self destruct mode. Most of the players say it's too early to panic, they've only played three games. There is time to rebound, especially since both losses came against NFC teams, it won't hurt them in a tiebreaker scenario. The fact is, this team may not be good enough to get to a tiebreaker situation. They may not be good enough to get to .500.