‘He might be non-committal, but we’re happy to make McDermott’s decision for him. Those four defensive starters should sit – Bernard has already been declared out – while Allen should take the first snap against the Jets to continue his streak of consecutive games started, then head to the sideline and watch as Mitchell Trubisky leads the offense.’
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Throwback red helmets get Buffalo Bills players fired up for Sunday
‘“I didn’t grow up watching (the Super Bowls), but I think like Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith – all those kind of guys are kind of the first guys that pop into my head,” Andreessen said.’
Josh Allen among Bills veterans to sit out team’s walk-through practice Wednesday
‘Allen isn’t the only starter who may not play Sunday. Edge rusher Joey Bosa (hamstring), safety Jordan Poyer (hamstring), defense tackle DaQuan Jones (calf) and fullback Reggie Gilliam (illness) did not participate in the Bills’ walk-through. Linebacker Terrel Bernard (calf) was already ruled out for the game.’
Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery
‘The injury occurred while Oliver was rehabbing an injury to his left bicep, explained Bills coach Sean McDermott, and it may impact Oliver’s ability to return at some point during the playoffs.’
Buffalo Bills slow starts raise playoff risk
‘The Bills have not scored first in their past five games, yet they wound up winning the first four of those against the Steelers, Bengals, Patriots and Browns, and had Josh Allen not thrown a terrible pass at the worst possible moment on what would have been a game-winning two-point conversion last Sunday, they would have beaten the Eagles, too.’
Bills starter usage may hinge on one midweek update: Injury report
‘With only a chance for playoff seeding on the line, McDermott may very well play Allen briefly and then pull him to protect him from further injury. Several other players could be in the same situation, but McDermott did say that there could be value in getting a little work in against the Jets, especially coming off a loss last week to Philadelphia.’
How envelopes of dollar bills helped Bills win first Rich Stadium playoff game
‘Rich Stadium had been standing in Orchard Park for 16 NFL seasons, and finally, on New Years’ Day in 1989, it hosted its first playoff game. Of course I was there.’
Rehab injury? Bills star Ed Oliver has unexpected knee surgery while recovering from season-threatening injury
‘Oliver has missed most of the season after tearing his bicep against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 26. The 28-year-old has been rehabbing relentlessly to try and get back, posting video clips of his progress since having surgery following the initial injury.’
Bills undecided on whether or not to rest Josh Allen for the Highmark Stadium finale
‘The Bills could vault to the No. 5 seed with a win and some help — which gives them an outside shot at hosting a playoff game at some point — but they will be the No. 7 no matter what if they lose. The question becomes whether or not Allen’s ailing right foot, which coach Sean McDermott said was better Wednesday than it was a week earlier, is worth bothering for which road game they play next week.’
Thursday’s New York Coverage
4 players the Jets could target in 2026 free agency (New York Daily News)
Brady Cook getting another chance to start in Jets’ season finale (New York Post)
Jets have one more chance to change their cruel Aaron Glenn irony (New York Post)
Jets’ All-Pro linebacker Quincy Williams won’t offer ‘family discount’ to stay with club (Newsday)
Jets GM Darren Mougey made some wise moves in 2025, but he’ll have to show he can win the offseason (Newsday)
Jets undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook gets another shot to start in season finale (AP)
Aaron Glenn reveals four positive takeaways from the Jets’ 2025 season (The Sporting News)
NFL insider reveals huge Jets’ Aaron Glenn update for 2026 (The Sporting News)
Jets expected to make changes surrounding OC Tanner Engstrand (The Sporting News)
With One Game Left in Season One as Jets HC, Aaron Glenn Weighs the Ups and Downs (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets QB Brady Cook: ‘The Message This Week, Lets’ Go Have Fun’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 18 vs. Bills – Wednesday (NewYorkJets.com)
Bills DE Ed Oliver hurts knee, further delaying his return from IR
‘Coach Sean McDermott provided the update on Wednesday, by saying the injury happened while Oliver was rehabbing from a torn left bicep he sustained in late October. Oliver was originally projected to return before the end of the season.’
Bills’ Ed Oliver injures meniscus during rehab, has procedure
‘”It probably adds a little bit of cloudiness to his return window,” McDermott said. “So, I don’t have as much clarity on that return, but there’s still a chance that it’s somewhere where they initially forecasted it to be.”‘
Is Josh Allen playing Week 18? Latest news on Bills QB resting this week leaves injury uncertainty
‘The Bills have not followed a consistent pattern through the years on this. In one instance, Allen took just the first snap to keep his consecutive games played streak alive. In others, he has played much longer in the final week of the regular season.’
Bills get major update on Darius Slay playing for Buffalo from The Athletic
‘”FYI: CB Darius Slay cannot just show up and play for Bills. Once placed on the did-not-report list, he’s ineligible to play for Bills and can go elsewhere this season only if they cut him. You can safely assume they won’t because Beane doesn’t respond favorably to middle fingers.”‘
Bills offer huge Josh Allen injury update ahead of Week 18
‘“Yeah, I feel like we’re in a good spot,” Allen said. “Just continuing to try to do all the things right and make sure I’m ready to go.”’