Bills’ Allen likely to extend consecutive games starting streak in finale at Pats

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Gene J. Puskar]

The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots are expected to take different approaches into their final meeting of the season. With the Bills locked into the No. 2 AFC playoff seed following last week’s win over the New York Jets, quarterback Josh Allen isn’t expected to play more than a series after extending his consecutive games starting streak. The Patriots currently own the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. But quarterback Drake Maye will start for the purposes of maximizing his playing time during his rookie season. Fellow rookie Joe Milton is expected to get some playing time as New England begins to get a head start on formulating its roster for next season.