Buffalo's receiver depth and defense in focus for Chargers game

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Buffalo's Sunday game against the Chargers spotlights its receivers and defense: Khalil Shakir and Joshua Palmer could get more targets if DJ Moore is limited and Keon Coleman sits; DeWayne Carter and Christian Benford are also key to watch.

Buffalo is 2-0 and averaging an NFL-leading 38.5 points per game; Los Angeles is 0-2 after losing both games 26-14. The preview calls for fewer coverage breakdowns and questions whether Buffalo's switch to Jim Leonhard's scheme is affecting corner Christian Benford; Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey can line up inside or outside.

DJ Moore said he would play despite a shoulder injury, which he described as a matter of pain tolerance; Keon Coleman has not practiced this week with an ankle injury. Shakir has seven catches for 88 yards on 12 targets through two games, while Palmer has two TD catches on five targets and has played 35% of the offensive snaps. Ed Oliver's availability is uncertain; Carter has three tackles in 49 defensive snaps.

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