Following their Week 17 victory over the Jets to clinch the AFC’s No. 2 seed, the Bills head into their regular-season finale against the Patriots with an opportunity to breathe before the playoffs begin. Without any stakes that impact their playoff path, Week 18 presents an opportunity.

Josh Allen on getting the start against the Patriots to extend his consecutive starts streak which sits at 114 (counting playoffs): “It’s something that means a lot to me. Just making sure that I’m available, playing through things throughout the years.. Glad I get to start.”… pic.twitter.com/u0BZDmSGs2

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Josh Allen is very glad to be able to start against the New England Patriots. He seemed to have extra motivation when answering questions at the podium. “It’s something that means a lot to me. Just making sure that I’m available,

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It’s something that means a lot to me (by) making sure I’ve been available and playing through things throughout the years,” Allen said. “I’m glad I get to start.”