The Facts: The Bills are expected to approach Allen's representation about a massive contract extension in the spring or summer that could make him one of the highest paid quarterbacks, if not the highest, in the league, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.

Diehards Line: He looked like he belongs in that class in Year 3. ... Allen's breakout season makes the Bills' picking up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract in the spring a formality. Same with a new contract. The real question is, for how much? Allen just became the first QB in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 35 touchdowns while running for five touchdowns. Buffalo thus plans to be proactive about paying Allen among the best. Patrick Mahomes was extended last summer for 10 years and $45 million per season, tops in the NFL. Deshaun Watson, who was extended for four years soon after, is second in average annual value at $39 million. Where Allen and the Bills ultimately land will in part be determined by next year's salary cap, Rapoport added.