Josh Allen Expected to Rest in Bills’ Season Finale Against the Jets.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is expected to see limited action in the team’s regular-season finale against the New York Jets, a move aimed at preserving his health ahead of the playoffs. Although Allen is set to take the opening snap to maintain his streak of consecutive regular-season starts—now at 122 games—he will likely spend most of Sunday’s game watching from the sideline. The decision comes after a physically demanding season for Allen, who has played through soreness in his right foot while shouldering a heavy offensive workload. Buffalo, currently 11–5, has already secured a playoff spot, making the Week 18 matchup largely insignificant in terms of postseason qualification. The game also carries sentimental value for the franchise, as it may be the Bills’ final contest at Highmark Stadium, commonly known as “The Ralph.” The team is scheduled to move into a new $2.1 billion stadium next season, a venue fans have nicknamed “The Stadium Allen Built” due to the quarterback’s central role in the team’s success.

Allen’s need for rest became evident in Buffalo’s 13–12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, a game in which the quarterback absorbed multiple hits and was unable to complete a late two-point conversion that could have sealed a comeback victory. Despite accounting for two rushing touchdowns in the final minutes, Allen acknowledged responsibility for the missed opportunity. Throughout the season, Allen has combined for 39 total touchdowns, continuing to demonstrate his value as both a passer and runner. However, moments of impatience and reliance on athleticism have occasionally cost the Bills crucial scoring chances, including missed reads and negative plays against Philadelphia. Defensively, Buffalo delivered one of its strongest performances of the year against the Eagles, limiting them to minimal second-half production despite multiple injuries. Still, offensive slow starts and special teams issues—most notably missed extra points—have remained persistent concerns.

Looking ahead, Buffalo plans to rest several starters against the Jets while monitoring injuries to key defensive players. As the AFC’s seventh seed, the Bills’ playoff positioning could improve with a win and favorable outcomes elsewhere, but the primary focus remains ensuring Allen is healthy and refreshed for the postseason.