It officially looks like Josh Allen will be the starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s noon showdown with the Minnesota Vikings.
“Josh Allen, the Bills’ star quarterback, is slated to start today for Buffalo,” said NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Sunday morning. “My understanding is he was able to get out there. He was able to throw the ball. He was able to grip the football. Had no residual effects of that elbow sprain and they do not believe he is at risk of re-injuring that elbow.”
The @NFLGameDay Notebook with @MikeGarafolo and @TomPelissero: The #Bills expected to have QB Josh Allen (elbow) today; A battle of backup QBs for #Rams–#AZCardinals; #Colts owner Jim Irsay chose Jeff Saturday over objections; and #Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott (knee) may sit today. pic.twitter.com/CaYoUeIKpv
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 13, 2022
Allen is a leading MVP candidate this season, having thrown for 2,403 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He’s also been ran for 392 yards and four touchdowns.
If Allen is somehow knocked out of the game, Case Keenum would take over. Keenum took the first-team reps at QB while Allen didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited on Friday.
The Bills are also without safety Jordan Poyer and defensive end Greg Rosseau, and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is questionable.
The Vikings will be down two defensive starters: cornerback Cam Dantzler, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday, and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson.
