Peterman was passed on the depth chart by onetime Bear Matt Barkley, who took over the starting job in a 41-10 win over the Jets on Sunday. McDermott opted to start Barkley, despite having just signed with the Bills on Oct. 30, and a week after Peterman — starting in place of injured veteran backup Derek Anderson (concussion) — threw three interceptions in a 41-9 loss to the Bears.