For a team with Super Bowl aspirations, the sight of Josh Allen limping into the tunnel was more than just concerning. It was a potential season-altering moment. But is the panic forcing Sean McDermott’s hand in the QB market? Head coach Sean McDermott revealed they were treating Allen on a day-to-day basis with a sore foot. But the questions persisted.

“Yeah, we’ll look into that part. In terms of adding another quarterback, I think more than anything, I’m happy for Shane [Buechele]. He and his family have been with us and done a phenomenal job and have a ton of respect and love and admiration for Shane,” McDermott said.

It was his reference to former Bills quarterback Shane Buechele signing with the Kansas City Chiefs for the remainder of the season. But his message was bigger. The Bills are open to adding a signal caller while being concerned about Mr. January. He is their ticket to the Super Bowl. The in-game X-ray didn’t show any damage, and he returned to help the Bills win.

In case Josh Allen doesn’t play, the Bills Mafia expects the backup, Mitch Trubisky, to play at his best. He has enough NFL experience (81 games – 57 starts) to carry the offense. In the last two years with the Bills, he has played 12 games (zero starts), completing 22 of 32 passes for 233 passing yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions or sacks.

Even in his earlier stint with the Bills in 2021, he played 6 games while passing for 43 yards. So, his potential as a starter hasn’t been tested in recent years.

However, the Bills could prepare in advance to add a third quarterback. As things stand, they are more focused on the MVP’s recovery.

Josh Allen clears any doubts about injury

Even Sean McDermott claimed that they expect Josh Allen to play in the Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, the situation could get complicated if it persists. The signal caller hasn’t missed a game with an injury since his rookie year. In 2018, the MVP was out for four games with an injured UCL.

While McDermott said that he was just sore, Allen also echoed a similar sentiment after the game, saying that the “pain subsided, so we’re good.”

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The best move forward could be to rest Josh Allen, so that he is in his best shape for the playoffs. This year, Patrick Mahomes is out, and Lamar Jackson is dealing with a back injury. So, Mr. January is assumed to have a comparatively easier path to the Super Bowl than the last few seasons.

They already have one foot inside the postseason with 11 wins. But there’s a hidden risk here. Allen is the locker room leader. If he doesn’t play, it could signal weakness to their rivals and could create chaos in the building. He brings an aura of invincibility to the AFC East franchise.

It’s interesting how Sean McDermott moves ahead.