HC Sean McDermott expresses confidence in Josh Allen’s availability for ‘make or break’ Dolphins game amidst Bills QB’s neck soreness

Allen's injury is causing tension in the Bills' camp ahead of the crucial week 18.

HC Sean McDermott expresses confidence in Josh Allen’s availability for ‘make or break’ Dolphins game amidst Bills QB’s neck soreness

Josh Allen and Sean McDermott (Via SI)

The Buffalo Bills’ head coach Sean McDermott seems hopeful that his quarterback Josh Allen will play amidst all the concerns regarding his neck. The last game of the 2023-24 regular season is important for the Buffalo Bills. They will have a face-off against the Miami Dolphins, who are looking desperate to win their week 18 game, in terms of retaining the No. 1 spot in their Division.

In this context, the HC is hopeful that Allen will play in the highly-important game. The Bills have not cemented their place in the postseason. Hence, the game against the Dolphins will be crucial for the Bills to clinch the playoff spot.

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I anticipate him playing.
McDermott said in his press conference

He expects that Allen will participate in the team’s practice like everyone else in the squad. Allen had a so-so game against the Patriots. He had 169 yards covered and completed 15 of his 30 passes. In addition, he had 44 rushing yards with two touchdowns. He was also intercepted once.

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The Bills have now moved on to a 10-6 record. They have found late form and are on a winning streak which is coming in handy for them. The continuous winning games will boost their confidence if the team finally reaches the playoffs.

Nonetheless, Allen’s injury can spoil the party for the Bills. Allen struggled with a sore neck and a finger injury in the game against the Patriots. He was also put on the IR list for the Bills. But, both the head coach and Josh Allen are looking positively towards the injury. Like the HC, Allen also said that it would not impact his game.

The Bills vs. Dolphins will be a mouthwatering clash

The week 18 game is a must-win game for both teams for completely different reasons. Throughout the season, the Dolphins have struggled against teams with a winning record. Their only victory against a winning team came against the Dallas Cowboys and that too at the dying seconds of the game.

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Josh Allen (Via CNN)

In addition, the Dolphins suffered a poor loss at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens last week. It was a blowout loss for the team. Hence, the Dolphins would be desperate to turn the table in favor of them.

On the other hand, the Bills need to win it to grab a place in the postseason. They will be in the playoffs if they manage to win their division and winning the game against the Dolphins can ensure that.

To win against the Dolphins, the presence of Josh Allen is important. Allen has been phenomenal this season. With more than 40 TDs he has been the driving force behind the success of the Bills offense.

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