Buffalo Bills collapse in third quarter versus Patriots: 5 Takeaways
By Curtis Panke
2. Taylor carted off with knee injury
Just when you thought the Bills got their quarterback situation back in order last week, uncertainty looms for Buffalo, with Taylor leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a knee injury.
Tyrod Taylor's been carted off the field. Nathan Peterman is now in at QB. pic.twitter.com/DhbpP3ph7d
— SB Nation (@SBNation) December 3, 2017
According to the NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones, Taylor initially hurt his knee on the first play of the game and tried to play through the injury.
Tyrod Taylor was initially injured on game’s first play. Just saw him limping while walking on ramp at Stadium. Sean McDermott said TT knee still being evaluated.
— Kim Jones (@KimJonesSports) December 3, 2017
Taylor struggled against the Patriots, completing 9/18 passes for 66 yards with zero touchdowns and one interception. He also ran the ball three times for 32 yards.
Taylor was replaced by Nathan Peterman who didn’t fare any better, completing 6/15 passes for 50 yards with zero touchdowns and no picks. He ran the ball once for nine yards.
The good news for Bills fans is that Taylor appeared to avoid a major injury, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
#Bills QB Tyrod Taylor will have tests on his knee, but he has told people close to him that he’s going to be OK. Believed to have avoided major injury.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 3, 2017
With Taylor’s injury and poor performances from both quarterbacks, it is uncertain who will start for the Bills next week against the Indianapolis Colts.