Bills Set to Dominate Patriots: Backup QB Ready to Steal the Show as Playoffs Approach!”

The Buffalo Bills will face the New England Patriots in their Week 18 matchup at Gillette Stadium this weekend. With the AFC’s No. 2 playoff seed already secured, the game serves as a tune-up for Buffalo as they prepare for a postseason run. Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that the focus will be resting key starters while evaluating the team’s depth.

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Quarterback Josh Allen, who has started 114 consecutive games, will keep his streak alive but is only expected to play for a few drives before being replaced by backup Mitchell Trubisky. Allen’s limited playtime aims to preserve his health while giving fans a final chance to cheer on the star QB before the postseason.

Trubisky, who has seen minimal action this season with just 53 snaps, will have an extended opportunity to showcase his skills. He is expected to lead the offense for most of the game, and predictions suggest he could deliver a strong performance, potentially throwing two touchdown passes and scoring another on the ground.

Buffalo is coming off a dominant 40-14 victory over the New York Jets in Week 17, a game where all three phases—offense, defense, and special teams—excelled. The win secured the No. 2 seed and demonstrated the team’s depth and versatility.

While the outcome of Week 18 won’t affect their playoff positioning, the Bills aim to finish strong and enter the postseason with momentum. Fans will also get a chance to see younger and emerging players step up in a lower-stakes game as the team fine-tunes for the playoffs.