The lights have been turned off on Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman's season.
Even with a week to heal some wounds to key players, the Buffalo Bills are still hurting.
Buffalo Bills starting outside linebacker Shawne Merriman will likely miss Sunday's game at the New York Giants because of an Achilles tendon injury.
So long as the Buffalo Bills keep winning, coach Chan Gailey won't complain too much about the alarming number of yards his defense is allowing.

Fun facts and figures to watch for in the 2011 season.
Running back Fred Jackson took the handoff and was in the midst of making his first step forward when linebacker Shawne Merriman was suddenly all over him.
At first glance, Buddy Nix's plan entering the NFL draft appears to be as easy as 1-2-3.

A nagging injury is preventing linebacker Shawne Merriman from getting off on the right foot with his new team, the Buffalo Bills.
Winless in the United States, the Buffalo Bills don't intend to go O in Canada.