The Buffalo Bills are gearing up for their Week 18 matchup against the New England Patriots, having already secured the number two seed in the playoffs. With this position, the Bills plan to rest their starters, but quarterback Josh Allen will still start the game, extending his consecutive games played streak to 115. Coach Sean McDermott confirmed that Allen will only play for a short duration before handing over responsibilities to backup Mitchell Trubisky.

This game presents a historic opportunity for the Bills, as they aim to achieve their 14th win of the season, a feat never accomplished in franchise history. They previously reached 13 wins in five different seasons but never surpassed that mark. The Bills are expected to dominate the Patriots with a predicted score of 34-10.

Additionally, the Bills are on track to break the NFL record for the most players scoring touchdowns in a single season. Tyrel Shavers' recent 69-yard touchdown put him among 13 players who have scored for Buffalo this year, tying the existing record. With many starters likely to exit early in the game, the Bills are anticipated to set a new record, surpassing the current one by at least two players. Trubisky is also expected to make a significant impact, projected to throw two touchdown passes and run for another, contributing to the Bills' anticipated victory.