Bills vs. Eagles: 5 things to watch for during Week 17 game

Bills vs. Eagles: 5 things to watch for during Week 17 game

The Buffalo Bills are fresh off an important win.

All week, topics and storylines have been discussed ahead of this upcoming cross-conference 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.

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 (11-4) versus the Philadelphia Eagles game in Week 17:

Urgency

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles away from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) during overtime at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Starting games has not always been a strong suit for the Bills in 2025. Against a top team like the Eagles, it could be pivotal to do so.

Taking it away

Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) is broght down after a catch by Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (21) during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Dec. 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

In the last four games, Buffalo has recorded seven takeaways. The defense getting hot in this area before the postseason could pay dividends... both against the Eagles and moving forward.

Josh bounce-back needed

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) gets a pass off during the first half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Dec. 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen had a poor game last week despite the Bills beating the Cleveland Browns. He also sustained an ankle injury.

Is this a bounce-back game for Allen? 

Again, it's a good time for it.

Tush push

Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) plays the tush push for a first down against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Whenever the Eagles are on the field, opponents are aware of the "tush push." Can the Bills find a way to shut it down again Eagles QB Jalen Hurts & Co.

Super Bowl measuring stick?

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Christian Elliss (53) and defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) tackle Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Both teams won't point this out, but outsiders will. This contest will be called a "Super Bowl preview" by many... does that raise the game of both teams?

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