NFL Notes: Bills, Broncos, Chargers, Redskins, Texans

Bills

• QB E.J. Manuel is reportedly on the hot seat as he enter’s Week 1 and the Bills won’t hesitate to bench him in favor of Kyle Orton. (Adam Schefter)

Broncos

• WR Wes Welker reportedly took similar approach to Richard Sherman when he argued during his appeal that there was an “absolute breach of protocol” with the way his testing was handled. (Adam Schefter)

Chargers

• TE Antonio Gates is a “50-50” to play on Monday. (Michael Gehlken)

Redskins

• TE Jordan Reed (thumb) and OLB Brian Orakpo (ankle) are fully expected to play against the Texans. (Albert Breer)

Texans

• QB Ryan Fitzpatrick is reportedly on the hot seat as he enter’s Week 1 and the Texans won’t hesitate to bench him in favor of Ryan Mallett. (Adam Schefter)
• TE Garrett Graham (back) is not expected to play Week 1 against the Redskins. (Albert Breer)
• The Texans will instead start rookie TE C.J. Fiedorowicz in his place. (Albert Breer)