What It Means:

Ballage wasn't necessarily expected to play, as he's been dealing with dual calf and ankle ailments. His absence won't be as important given the long-awaited return of Austin Ekeler, but the Chargers will miss his depth. A Ballage absence will lead to extra work for Troymaine Pope and Joshua Kelley.

The Bills entered Week 12 ranking 25th in the NFL in adjusted net expected points allowed per run play.