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Bills bench EJ Manuel, name Kyle Orton starter for Week 5 vs. Lions

With EJ Manuel struggling through four games to start the season, the Buffalo Bills are making a change at quarterback, head coach Doug Marrone announced Monday.

In hopes of a more efficient passing game, the Bills will go with veteran Kyle Orton as the starter Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

Now in his 10th NFL season, Orton has thrown for 15,019 yards and 83 touchdowns over the course of his career. With the experience he brings to the offensive huddle, he'll certainly have a chance to improve the Bills' passing attack in relatively short order.

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