The Bills also signed Oakland's Billy Joe Hobert to challenge Collins for the starting job.
Third-string quarterback Alex Van Pelt also saw playing time with three starts in Collins' absence.
[3] The game remains the third-greatest regular season comeback in NFL history,[note 1] and the second greatest in team history[note 2][4] Prior to the 1997 season, long-time quarterback (and future Hall of Famer) Jim Kelly announced his retirement from professional football.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams 53 active, 7 inactive, 1 practice squad Reserve
Rookies in italics [5] Starting QBs - Buffalo Bills: Todd Collins / Kansas City Chiefs: Elvis Grbac