Mandatory Tuel Time

Bills QB Jeff Tuel will be the starter this Sunday against the Chiefs.
(Source: James Brady/SBNation)

When the Buffalo Bills hit the field this Sunday, they'll be without quarterback Thad Lewis. Lewis struggled immensely in his third start against New Orleans, frequently taking brutal shots from the defense led by Rob Ryan. 

Practice reps have been split all week at the quarterback position between Jeff Tuel and Matt Flynn. Most fans would like to see what the Bills have in Flynn, but don't be surprised if you see the team give Tuel the nod against Kansas City. 

Since the season started, Buffalo has gone through three quarterbacks due to injury, as well as making two additions to the quarterback position. These moves were made due to the uncertainty of the  former Washington State signal caller. Buffalo head coach Doug Marrone doesn't seem sold that Tuel is NFL ready just yet, but there might be no other option. The odds that Tuel would actually start a game this season were so strikingly thin, but with three quarterbacks down and the two new additions not familiar enough with the system, it looks to be that this Sunday will in fact be Tuel time.

The undrafted rookie will be tested right out of the gate against one of the best defenses in football. With little knowledge of what the 22-year-old can do at this level, we'll have to take a look back to Tuel's collegiate days. Here's a look at Jeff Tuel's career passing statistics as a member of the Washing State Cougars:

 (Courtesy of Sports-Refrence.com)