Josh Allen Secures Record Start Streak as Bills Prepare for Playoffs
The Buffalo Bills quarterback played one snap in a loss to the Patriots, preserving his 105-game starting streak before being rested for the postseason.
- Josh Allen extended his NFL-leading streak of consecutive starts to 105 games with a single snap against the New England Patriots in Week 18.
- The Bills rested Allen and other key starters after securing the AFC's No. 2 playoff seed, prioritizing health for the postseason.
- Allen concluded the regular season with 3,737 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and a league-leading 41 total touchdowns, bolstering his case for the 2024 NFL MVP award.
- The game had no playoff implications for Buffalo but impacted the Patriots' draft position, dropping them from the first to the fourth overall pick in 2025.
- After the game, Allen stayed to meet with military personnel, highlighting his off-field character as the Bills shift focus to their Wild Card matchup against the Denver Broncos.