Josh Allen is nearing the end of the regular season with the Buffalo Bills. While the team has already secured their playoff spot, they still have one final game to play against the New England Patriots. Head coach Sean McDermott recently addressed the decision regarding who will start that game.
According to McDermott, Allen will start the game but only for a brief period to maintain his personal streak of starts, which currently stands at 114 games as Buffalo’s quarterback, including playoff appearances.
McDermott was explicit, saying he does not expect Allen to play the entire game. He clarified, “for a very, very short amount of time,” which could mean just a few downs before being replaced by the Bills‘ backup quarterback.
Allen, for his part, is prepared to follow his coach’s decision. He recently stated, “Again, I’m gonna do whatever’s asked of me. I’ll leave it at that. I don’t know,” when asked about starting against the Patriots.
Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills dives for a touchdown in the third quarter of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.
One More Week to Compete for MVP
In addition to extending his starting streak, Josh Allen could use the final week to throw at least one more touchdown and tighten the race for the MVP award. The competition is fierce, particularly with Lamar Jackson also in the mix, and former players like Tony Romo have weighed in with clear opinions on who might take home the honor.
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The 2024 regular season has undoubtedly been one of Allen’s best—not only because of the Buffalo Bills’ impressive record but also due to his historic performance over the past five NFL seasons, with one of those ranking among the league’s most remarkable campaigns.
