Bills QB Battle: Who Wins Backup Spot | Buffalo Bills News

The Buffalo Bills are racing to finalize their 53-man roster, with the backup QB spot behind Josh Allen heating up between Shane Buechele and Kyle Allen. With Sunday’s deadline looming, coach Joe Brady’s decision to bench Kyle Allen in the final preseason game — while letting Shane Buechele shine against Pittsburgh — may have tipped the scales. Buechele delivered a stellar performance, throwing nearly 200 yards, but experience could be the deciding factor: Kyle Allen brings 34 NFL games (19 starts) and a contract through 2027, making him the safer, more reliable choice for a Super Bowl contender. Buechele might be released but kept on the practice squad — a tough business when your starter rarely misses a snap. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6fb57ea6c57d285a