Will Josh Allen & The Starters Play In The Bills First Preseason Game Of 2025?

Preseason games are just about to start in the NFL. The big question for most teams is whether or not the starters will play. Today we got an answer from Sean McDermott.

The debate happens every year with every team. Should the starters play in preseason games, and if so, how much time should they get?

There is a lot to consider with preseason games

When it comes to preseason games, there is a lot to consider. How much time do your starters need to be ready to go on week 1? Are there backups that you need to see more of before you make a decision on them? Teams will be cutting players before the regular season. You enter training camp with 90 players on your roster and have to pare it down to 53 before the regular season begins. It's all part of the process. But how much do you need to see from them?

The potential for injury is also something that coaches have to think about. Preseason games don't mean anything for your season. They're a good opportunity to evaluate players, but there's no game planning that happens. Is it worth it to put your most important players in harm's way?

Coach McDermott has made a decision on the starters for preseason game 1

At his last press conference at St. John Fisher as the Bills prepare to wrap up training camp for the year, Coach Sean McDermott has confirmed that he will not be playing Josh Allen at all against the Giants on Saturday.

Mitch Trubisky will get the start at quarterback and the rest of the starters (without Josh Allen) will get about a quarter of play.

I like this move. While I do want to see Josh get some time on the field in a simulated game situation before the regular season begins, there's no reason to take a chance on him too early.

The Bills will host the Giants for both teams' first preseason game of the year at Highmark Stadium on Saturday at 1 pm at Highmark Stadium.