Following their Week 17 victory over the Jets to clinch the AFC’s No. 2 seed, the Bills head into their regular-season finale against the Patriots with an opportunity to breathe before the playoffs begin. Without any stakes that impact their playoff path, Week 18 presents an opportunity.

Josh Allen on getting the start against the Patriots to extend his consecutive starts streak which sits at 114 (counting playoffs): “It’s something that means a lot to me. Just making sure that I’m available, playing through things throughout the years.. Glad I get to start.”… pic.twitter.com/u0BZDmSGs2

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The Buffalo Bills are locked into the No. 2 seed in the AFC standings and will treat their Week 18 contest against the New England Patriots somewhat like

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It’s something that means a lot to me (by) making sure I’ve been available and playing through things throughout the years,” Allen said. “I’m glad I get to start.”