The Bills might start a QB they signed a few days ago

The Buffalo Bills are running low on options at quarterback. With Josh Allen injured, the team can either put Nathan Peterman back out there or turn things over to a guy who hasn’t even unpacked his bags yet.

That would be the 35-year-old Derek Anderson, who signed with the team Oct. 9.

Allen had been the Bills’ primary starter, but an elbow injury knocked him out of the team’s Week 6 defeat against the Houston Texans. There are already reports suggesting Allen could miss multiple weeks.

Peterman threw two interceptions in relief of Allen on Sunday, one of which was returned for the game-winning touchdown, and one of which ended the Bills’ comeback bid. Following the game, McDermott said “decisions have to be made,” prompting discussion over whether a quarterback change was coming.

Anderson hasn’t seen much action lately, starting four games over the past seven seasons with the Carolina Panthers. He does, however, have a Pro Bowl appearance under his belt after throwing 29 touchdown passes with the Cleveland Browns in 2007. Anderson never reached those highs again, and has thrown 60 touchdowns against 60 interceptions over his career.

While McDermott hinted at making a change, he has been loyal to Peterman. The coach raised eyebrows after starting Peterman over Tyrod Taylor in 2017. He reversed that decision after a blowout defeat and Taylor helped lead the team to the playoffs.

Between that and Peterman’s struggles against the Texans, McDermott may be forced to turn to a guy who is still getting to know the playbook.

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Chris Cwik is a writer for Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at christophercwik@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @Chris_Cwik

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