Monday, October 16
Separated shoulder shelves Bills QB



Rob Johnson
Johnson

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bills quarterback Rob Johnson will miss two to four weeks after separating his shoulder during Buffalo's 27-24 overtime win over San Diego on Sunday.

Johnson was hurt on the first drive of overtime when Chargers defensive end Neil Smith knocked him down as the Bills quarterback was throwing away the ball.

"He got my arm underneath me and that's usually when they pop out, if they drive you in with your arm tucked under," Johnson said.

It was the third time in six starts this season Johnson has been knocked out of a game due to injury.

Johnson, despite hearing boos from the sellout crowd at Ralph Wilson Stadium, had been enjoying a career day. Johnson completed 28 of 44 passes for 306 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The pass attempts, completions and yardage were all career highs for the sixth-year quarterback.

Doug Flutie took over and marched the team 31 yards to set up Steve Christie's 46-yard field goal to win it. Flutie, who missed seven weeks with a groin injury suffered in training camp, will take over as starting quarterback.






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