Topical Upon Further Review: With Patriots looming, Bills need to get healthy in a hurry up front By Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter Dec 20, 2021 Dec 20, 2021 Updated Apr 19, 2026 0 Bills quarterback Josh Allen was sacked a season-high four times during Sunday's victory over Carolina. 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