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The Derek Anderson era with the Buffalo Bills (yes Customized Buffalo Bills Jerseys , you read that sentence correctly) officially begins Sunday when the Bills (2-4) travel to play the Indianapolis Colts (1-5) in a match-up of teams desperate for a win. This Week 7 showdown, Buffalo’s third straight vs. an AFC South foe, doesn’t carry much national appeal. Only fans living in the Buffalo and Indianapolis television markets will get to watch the game as CBS’ featured 1 p.m. Eastern telecast.The Bills opened as a 7.5-point underdog against Andrew Luck and the Colts. Buffalo has not seen an opposing signal-caller throw for 300 or more yards in its last 15 games, the longest current streak in the league. Will Luck snap that streak and pass for 300 yards for the fourth straight game, or will the revamped Bills secondary slow down the aerial attack of Indianapolis? The Colts found a running game in a 42-34 Week 6 loss to the New York Jets, as Marlon Mack rushed for 89 yards on 12 carries, but the Bills will also bring an improving run defense into the game. Since Week 2, the run defense has gone from 22nd to 8th in yards per game (from 113 to 92.5 yards per game).This will be the 70th meeting all-time between these former AFC East rivals. Buffalo leads the all-time series 37-31-1, including prevailing 13-7 in overtime at snowy New Era Field on Dec. 10, 2017, a game the Bills won when LeSean McCoy rambled in from 21 yards out late in the overtime period.The last time the Bills traveled to Indianapolis, the Colts pulled out a 20-13 win on Nov. 25, 2012. Luck tossed an eight-yard TD pass to T.Y. Hilton for a 20-6 lead, his only TD pass of the game, and the Colts prevailed despite C.J. Spiller rushing for 107 yards on 14 carries, Stevie Johnson catching six passes for 106 yards, and Mario Williams posting a three-sack game. Here’s how to watch the game from home:TV ScheduleDate: Sunday, October 21, 2018Time: 1 p.m. EasternChannel: The game will be carried locally on CBS on WIVB 4 in Buffalo, WROC 8 in Rochester, WTVH 5 in Syracuse and Utica, WENY 36-2 in Elmira, and WBNG 12 in Binghamton and Elmira. View the broadcast map.Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play) and Adam Archuleta (analyst). Location: Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis Buffalo Bills T-Shirt , IndianaRadio: WGR 550AM (Buffalo), WCMF 96.5 FM and WROC 950 AM (Rochester), Fan 590 AM (Toronto), WTKW 99.5 FM and WKTV 105.5 FM (Syracuse), and the rest of the Buffalo Bills Radio Network.Radio Play-by-Play: John Murphy and Mark Kelso in the booth with sideline reporter Sal Capaccio.Online: NFL Game Pass, NFL.com Game CenterFriday Injury Report: Buffalo Bills: Full participant: G Vladimir Ducasse knee, DE Trent Murphy (knee). Did not practice: QB Josh Allen (right elbow), RB Taiwan Jones (neck). Game day status: Ducasse and Murphy are expected to play. Allen and Jones are out. Indianapolis Colts: Full participant: WR T.Y. Hilton (chest/hamstring), OT Margus Hunt (knee), CB Chris Milton (hamstring), OT Al Woods (rest). Limited participant: S Clayton Geathers (concussion/neck), CB Arthur Maulet (hip), TE Erik Swoope (knee). Did not practice: DT/DE Denico Autry (hamstring), TE Jack Doyle (hip), WR Ryan Grant (ankle), LB Darius Leonard (ankle), RB Robert Turbin (shoulder), Game day status: Maulet, Milton, and Swoope are questionable, Autry, Doyle, Geathers www.buffalobillsteamonline.com , Grant, and Turbin are out.Bills Links, 9/5: Nathan Peterman appears on One Bills Live Today’s edition of the Buffalo Bills Links is highlighted by quarterback Nathan Peterman, who spent some time with John Murphy and Steve Tasker on One Bills Live. It is a worthwhile listen as Peterman talks about his experience with the Bills, what it was like being named the starter, and what the preparation has been like for the Baltimore Ravens. Today’s links also include updates on the captains for the 2018 season, more information on the Ravens, and much more.Nathan Peterman: "Helping the team win is my goal" - BuffaloBills.comBills QB Nathan Peterman discussed being named the starter, his preparation for the season opener versus the Ravens, and working with OC Brian Daboll.7 things to know about the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills' Week 1 opponent | NewYorkUpstate.comThe Ravens will host the Bills in Week 1.Bills name their 2018 captains | WGR 550 SportsRadioPair of offensive, defensive and special teams representatives make up the captaincies.Reports: Bills to host three free agents on Tuesday | WGR 550 SportsRadioPaxton Lynch, Breshad Perriman,and Nate Orchard are all reported to be in Buffalo on Tuesday.NFL week 1: Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens preview and analysis (video) | NewYorkUpstate.comNYUP.com Bills beat reporter Matt Parrino is joined by Pennlive.com Ravens beat reporter Aaron Kasinitz to preview Bills vs. Ravens.Bills season outlook: QB issue looms, but that’s not all – The Buffalo NewsThe Buffalo Bills arent getting much respect heading into the 2018 season (subscription required).Q&A with Corey Bojorquez: Bills’ new lefty punter is an ordained minister – The AthleticBojorquez joined the team over the weekend after spending all summer with the Patriots.(Subscription required.)Featured on Buffalo RumblingsHow many games will the Buffalo Bills win in 2018? - Buffalo RumblingsWith a new starting quarterback in Nathan Peterman, how many games will the Bills win in 2018?Notable post-cut signings for Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets - Buffalo RumblingsSome of the teams made interesting signings this weekend.Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman and throwing velocity on sideline passes Pythagorean Theorum - Buffalo RumblingsIt’s Nathan Peterman vs. Pythagoras of Samos in an all-out brawl to find out why those sideline passes are so darn pesky.Buffalo Bills announce captains, including LeSean McCoy, Kyle Williams - Buffalo Rumblings No QB as a captain for the Bills this season.