Nathan Peterman expected to start for Bills against Colts

Ron Clements

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Nathan Peterman will get a shot at redemption.

The rookie from Pittsburgh is expected to be the Bills starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Colts.

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Starter Tyrod Taylor was listed as questionable with a knee injury, but is unlikely to play, according to ESPN

After throwing five interceptions in the first half of a 54-24 loss to the Chargers in his first NFL start, Peterman was benched for the second half of the Nov. 19 game. He was just 6 of 14 for 66 yards in the loss as the Bills trailed 37-7 at halftime. Peterman started that game in place of a healthy Taylor, who replaced the rookie in the second half and led three scoring drives. 

Taylor has been limited all week in practice because of a knee injury suffered during last week's 23-3 loss to the Patriots. Peterman, a fifth-round pick in April's NFL Draft, came on in relief and went 6 of 15 for 50 yards, but with no interceptions. 

The Bills (6-6) are still in contention for a playoff spot in the AFC, but may have to rely on their defense to get by the struggling Colts (3-9) at New Era Field. 

 

Ron Clements