Will Josh Allen play against the Eagles in NFL Week 17? Bills QB’s injury status
Bills quarterback Allen has been nursing a foot issue this week, as Buffalo prepares to host Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles.
Star quarterback Josh Allen is expected to start the Buffalo Bills’ Sunday Night Football matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, despite picking up a foot injury in last weekend’s win over the Cleveland Browns.
A player who has not missed a regular-season game since 2018, Allen was a limited participant in Buffalo practice earlier this week, but was able to take part in the team’s full pregame session on Friday.
“Should be good to go”
Speaking on the day of Allen’s return to full practice, Bills head coach Sean McDermott said the QB “should be good to go” against Philadelphia. “The soreness has kind of dissipated day to day as we move through the week here, so he should be in a good spot,” McDermott told reporters.
In a news conference on Tuesday, Allen himself had said he expected to be “ready to go” for the Eagles clash. “[I am] planning on playing,” the 29-year-old declared.
The reigning NFL MVP, Allen has thrown for 3,406 yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2025, with an average passer rating of 103.3. He has also registered 552 rushing yards for 12 touchdowns.
Bills injury report vs Eagles:
- Out: DaQuan Jones (calf), Jordan Phillips (ankle), Jordan Poyer (hamstring)
- Questionable: Dalton Kincaid (knee), Dawson Knox (knee)
- Unspecified: Josh Allen (foot), Cole Bishop (ribs), Matt Prater (right quad)
Eagles vs Bills: times, how to watch
In Week 17 of the 2025 NFL regular season, the Bills host the Eagles today, Sunday Dec. 28, with kickoff at Highmark Stadium scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT.
In the United States, the Philadelphia vs Buffalo game will air nationally on Fox and Fox Deportes. Your streaming options include fubo, which offers a free trial.
You can also follow live-text coverage of the action from Orchard Park, right here at AS USA. NFL expert Dane Arlauckas will be talking you through every play of the Week 17 matchup.
Can Bills stay in hunt for division crown?
Having clinched a seventh straight playoff berth in Week 16, the 11-4 Bills remain in contention for the AFC East title. However, the 12-3 Patriots are in pole position - and could seal the division championship this weekend.
If New England beats the Jets earlier on Sunday, the Bills must earn victory over the Eagles to keep the AFC East title race alive; if the Patriots tie with New York, Buffalo must avoid defeat.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia heads into Week 17 having already made sure of the NFC East title, as Nick Sirianni’s men chase a second consecutive NFL championship.
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