"Based on the slate of games for the weekend, the assumption has been that the Chargers are their likeliest opponents. Other than having the tall task of needing to beat the Broncos at Mile High Stadium, Jim Harbaugh has already stated that QB Justin Herbert won't be suiting up on Sunday, and it might be fair to assume other starters will sit out, too."
"NFL insider Adam Schefter shared the news on Thursday afternoon, reporting that QB Josh Allen didn't practice due to a foot injury, and it's possible that Buffalo will choose to sit him for their season finale game against the Jets, since they have already clinched a playoff berth."
The Patriots clinched the AFC East and enter Week 18 with their playoff seed still potentially No. 2, leaving their opening-round opponent undecided. The Chargers are the likeliest opponent because they must beat the Broncos at Mile High and coach Jim Harbaugh announced QB Justin Herbert will not play, and other starters could rest. Bills QB Josh Allen missed multiple practices with a foot injury, and Buffalo may sit him for the regular-season finale against the Jets after clinching a playoff berth. Sitting Allen could risk a Buffalo loss and alter AFC seeding, potentially producing a Bills-Patriots first-round matchup.
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