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Bills Bid Farewell to Highmark Stadium in Week 18 With Josh Allen Cleared to Start

Buffalo enters with its playoff seed largely set, prompting plans to protect key starters.

Overview

  • Head coach Sean McDermott has cleared Josh Allen to play after a right ankle/foot issue, and multiple reports indicate the team is expected to limit his snaps.
  • Backup Mitchell Trubisky said he received substantial practice reps and is prepared to take over if needed.
  • Sunday marks the Bills’ final regular-season game at their current home, with a new $2.1 billion stadium set to open across the street for 2026.
  • The Erie County Sheriff’s Office announced heightened security, warning that field entry or attempts to damage or steal stadium property will lead to prosecution, a stance shaped by past goalpost incidents.
  • Buffalo is locked into an AFC wild-card spot between No. 5 and No. 7, and sportsbooks list the Bills as roughly 7 to 7.5-point favorites with a game total in the high 30s.