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Bills' Allen ruled out vs. Patriots, Anderson to start

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been ruled out of next Monday's game against the New England Patriots with an elbow injury, head coach Sean McDermott confirmed, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Derek Anderson will continue to start in Allen's absence.

"Josh Allen remains week to week with his injury and will not play against the Patriots. The plan is for Derek Anderson to remain at quarterback," McDermott said.

Allen is widely considered the quarterback of the Bills' future after being selected seventh overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, he's struggled throughout the year, completing 54 percent of his passes for 832 yards, two touchdowns, and five interceptions. Allen has also rushed for 155 yards and three touchdowns, but has lost four fumbles.

Anderson signed with the Bills earlier in October. He was named the starter for Sunday's 37-5 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and struggled throughout the game, going 20-of-31 for 175 yards and three interceptions while also losing a fumble.

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