The Buffalo Bills clinched the No. 2 playoff seed already and will play the eliminated New England Patriots on Sunday, yet coach Sean McDermott still plans to start quarterback Josh Allen.
McDermott told reporters on Monday that was made in part to ensure Allen kept his streak of consecutive starts intact. Allen has started in 120 straight games, which is the 13th most in NFL history. He follows Tom Brady who recorded 126 straight starts twice in his career (and 128 straight in another streak). Sunday will count as Allen's 121st consecutive start.
However, Allen won't remain in the game very long. McDermott said the quarterback will be taken out relatively quickly so he can keep Allen healthy for the playoffs. It wouldn't be surprising if Allen only plays in one drive.
Josh Allen will start on Sunday, says Sean McDermott. Said his consecutive starts streak is important to him to be out there with teammates, then he will be off very quickly.
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Allen and the Bills will play in the wild-card round the following weekend (matchup dates and times have yet to be determined). Buffalo's opponent hasn't officially been decided yet, but as of now, the Denver Broncos hold the seventh seed. The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins have a chance to grab the final spot in Week 18.
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