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Bills to Start Josh Allen in Finale to Preserve Streak, Plan Cautious Usage

The low-stakes finale doubles as a likely Highmark Stadium send-off before a road playoff opener.

Overview

  • Coach Sean McDermott said Josh Allen is good to go with no injury designation and is expected to start to keep the NFL’s longest active QB start streak alive.
  • Allen missed Wednesday and Thursday with a right foot issue, returned as a limited participant Friday, and X-rays after the Eagles game were negative.
  • Buffalo has clinched a wild-card berth, can finish between the No. 5 and No. 7 seeds, and will begin the postseason on the road.
  • The Bills ruled out three defensive starters for Sunday: safety Jordan Poyer, linebacker Terrel Bernard, and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones.
  • Buffalo carries only two quarterbacks after Shane Buechele’s departure, with Mitchell Trubisky poised to relieve Allen if the team limits the starter’s snaps.