What we’re hearing on the Jets: It’s all about draft position for New York, currently projected for the No. 2 spot, per ESPN’s FPI. The Jets could be as high as No. 2 or as low as No. 7, a wide variance that would have a huge impact on their pursuit of a QB. Rookie QB Brady Cook makes his fourth start. His 10.0 QBR ranks last among 52 players with 50-plus attempts this season. — Rich Cimini
What we’re hearing on the Bills: With the Bills locked into a wild-card spot, the odds are high that Sunday will mark the final game at the currently named Highmark Stadium, which opened in 1973. Injuries and rest will factor into the Bills’ decision regarding who will play as the franchise prepares to honor the stadium. “As it relates to the game and different things, there’s obviously a lot of different paths and approaches we could take,” coach Sean McDermott said. “But at the end of the day, the one I always come back to is what’s best for the team.” — Alaina Getzenberg
Stat to know: Bills QB Josh Allen has 14 rushing touchdowns this season. He is one away from tying the NFL single-season record for the most by a QB (Allen and Jalen Hurts both rushed for 15 touchdowns in 2023). — ESPN Research
Bold prediction: Cook will attempt fewer than 30 passes for the first time in a game this season. Even though Cook has reached that mark, the Jets have been the most run-heavy team in the league relative to expectation (per NFL Next Gen Stats), and the Bills have the second-most run-inducing defense. — Walder
What’s at stake: The Bills can clinch the No. 5 seed with a win and losses by the Texans and Chargers — or a win, plus Chargers and Jaguars losses. Buffalo would clinch the No. 6 seed with a win, plus a Chargers win and a Texans loss — or a win, plus a Chargers loss and wins by the Texans and Jags. The Bills could also clinch the No. 6 seed with a win, plus Chargers and Texans wins, a Jags loss and then five wins from either Cowboys, Rams, Dolphins, Vikings, Eagles, Steelers, Seahawks or Bucs. See Playoff Machine. — ESPN Research
Betting nugget: The Bills are 1-5 ATS as home favorites this season. Read more. — ESPN Research
Maldonado’s pick: Bills 24, Jets 9
Moody’s pick: Bills 27, Jets 16
Walder’s pick: Bills 26, Jets 16
FPI prediction: BUF, 90% (by an average of 19.8 points)
