Bills vs. Jets: 5 things to watch for during Week 18 game

Buffalo Bills are rounding out the 2025 NFL regular season schedule.

All week, topics and storylines have been discussed ahead of this upcoming AFC East clash. In the end, regardless of what is said by players, coaches, media outlets and fans, it always comes down to what unfolds on the field in the NFL.

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And once it's game time, there will be a few particular things to look out for.

With that, here are five things to watch for during the Bills (11-5) versus the New York Jets (3-13) game in Week 18:

The sendoff

While a game will be played, Sunday is all about Highmark Stadium's sending off. It's the regular season finale for the team's longtime venue. Bills Mafia should be up for it and the occasion will be

Keeping Josh healthy

On one concerning note, regardless of the fun occasion, the health status of quarterback Josh Allen will be watch heavily. Will Allen even play? If so, how much?

It goes without saying, he has to be healthy for the playoffs.

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Playing time

Similar to Allen, there are other injured players on the Bills roster that could stand to use a rest. In addition, those not hurt could avoid injury by not playing.

It could be a mixed lineup in Week 18.

Cook's title

A huge One pretty huge milestone to watch (and consider in terms of a starter playing) relates to running back James Cook. He has the most rushing yards among NFL running backs in 2025 with 1,606.

Will he get enough touches to keep the league lead? Cook currently leads it by 47 yards over the Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor.

That look

In a nice touch, the Bills will be wearing their throwback red helmets.

Drink in that look. Who knows when it will happen again?

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