Josh Allen, Where Are You? 'No Risk' Playing as Vikings and Bills Reveal Inactives?

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has missed the entire week of practice with an elbow injury. But will he play today against the Minnesota Vikings?

Author:
Jeremy Brener
Publish date:
Nov 13, 2022 11:43 AM EST

We now have an answer to the question Buffalo Bills fans have been holding their breath for all week long ... Will Josh Allen play today against the Minnesota Vikings?

The answer ... yes. Or ... at least he's active.

Allen was not named to the team's inactive list, meaning he will be available for today's game against the Vikings despite not practicing most of the week nursing an elbow injury. Allen did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but was able to go in a limited capacity on Friday.

It's uncertain how much Allen will be able to showcase his throwing abilities today against the 7-1 Vikings, but he's healthy enough to be the Bills' best option at quarterback today. Case Keenum will be the backup.

By the way: It's been noted by some media members that there is "no risk'' of further injury to the elbow by Allen playing. That may be true in terms of stress on the elbow. But what they might be leaving out: What if he gets hit on it?

Oh, and one more thing: ESPN - which reported the "no risk'' angle - is now adding that Allen "was not spotted on the field during pregame warmups.''

So ... yeah, Maybe a little risk?

The Bills will take a hit on the defensive side of the football today, with starters Gregory Rousseau (ankle), Jordan Poyer (elbow) and Kaiir Elam (ankle) out with injuries. Tre'Davious White has still yet to recover from his torn ACL.

Here's a look at the Bills inactive list ...

DE Gregory Rousseau

S Jordan Poyer

CB Kaiir Elam

CB Tre'Davious White

TE Tommy Sweeney

OL Justin Murray

LB Baylon Spector

Here's a look at the Vikings inactive list ...

CB Cameron Dantzler

DT Dalvin Tomlinson

OLB Luiji Vilain