Who Should I Start? Josh Allen or Joe Burrow

Friday, August 15, 1:26 PM

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that he's still unsure if quarterback Josh Allen will see action in the team's second preseason game this Sunday against the Chicago Bears. "[J]ust as it relates to [Friday] and then play time overall, I would just tell you, I've gotta get through -- we've gotta get through -- this practice, go home, or go back to the hotel ... go through the injury report and then reset the table for the game on Sunday night," McDermott said. The head coach also said he'd like to get running back James Cook some playing time after he signed a contract extension earlier this week to end his hold-in. Allen, the reigning NFL MVP, did not start the preseason opener last week against the New York Giants. If he sits out again, backup Mitchell Trubisky would make another start after going 9-for-13 passing for 138 yards and a score against the G-Men.

Thursday, August 7, 11:47 PM

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had a fantastic showing in Thursday's preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It didn't take him long to make some noise, finding tight end Tanner Hudson for a 12-yard score on the opening drive before connecting with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for a 36-yard touchdown near the end of the first quarter to cap off the night. The signal-caller would go on to finish by throwing for 123 yards and two touchdowns off an efficient 9-for-10 passing. Despite the Bengals' struggles last season, Burrow had an excellent year, tossing 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns while completing 70.6% of his attempts, all career-highs. He should remain in the MVP conversation in 2025, although he'll need to stay healthy, which has been an issue throughout his career. Next up, Cincinnati will look to turn things around against the Washington Commanders in a preseason Monday Night Football showdown on August 18.