Here's what we know about the statuses of quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills' starters for NFL Preseason Week 3.

The Buffalo Bills are saving quarterback Josh Allen for the regular season in having the NFL's reigning MVP sit out a third consecutive preseason outing. A number of other Bills starters and key backups won't be as fortunate with coach Sean McDermott still finalizing his depth chart entering their preseason finale at

Bills coach Sean McDermott told reporters on Thursday that quarterback Josh Allen won't play in the preseason finale, against the Buccaneers. It will be, as noted by Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the first time Allen hasn’t played in the preseason.