The Buffalo Bills are set to face the New England Patriots in Week 18, having already secured the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs, rendering this match a matter of pride rather than playoff positioning. Consequently, the Bills are likely to limit the playing time of their starters, with some possibly sitting out entirely.

Among those with incentives on the line is Von Miller, who is just one sack away from earning a $1.5 million bonus. Other players like Taron Johnson, DaQuan Jones, and Dawson Knox are also chasing similar financial incentives, although the likelihood of any of them achieving these bonuses appears slim.

Miller, now 35, has had a mixed season, accumulating five sacks over 12 games but only one since mid-November. His performance has raised questions about his consistency and longevity in the league. As the Bills consider how much to play him in this final game, the focus will be on whether they will allow him to chase that lucrative bonus, especially given the potential impact he could have in the playoffs.