After a 41-9 loss to the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills fans might be wondering why they should even spend time watching their team next week.

Well, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott might have given at least a little bit of a reason to.

Following Sunday’s loss against the Bears, the Bills (2-7) head coach did not rule out Allen for next week’s meeting with the New York Jets while speaking to WKBW-TV. McDermott also confirmed that Allen started throwing on Friday for the first time since he suffered his elbow strain against the Houston Texans three weeks ago.

“He’s been working to get back, working hard,” McDermott said. “I think we’re taking steps in the right direction.”

While Allen won’t be viewed as a miracle worker to wake up the Bills’ woeful offense, it’s still valuable playing time for the rookie.

Prior to his injury, Allen was 2-3 overall with 832 passing yards, a 54 percent completion percentage and a two-to-five touchdown-to-interception ratio.