The way it usually went was
Game 1: some starters play the first quarter,the $ stars sit or play a series or perhaps two.
Game 2: starters play most of the first half, but seldom QBs.
Game 3: starters play the first half and first series of Q3.
Game 4: starters play the first series at most.
I think we can discount the extra HOF BUF-NYG game.
BUF pretty much followed the plan for game #2 (I think we can discount the extra HOF BUF-NYG game).
I'm wondering if you think the staff will be fielding the 1st team more in the 2nd half, if Manuel and company can't produce a touchdown in the 1st half. I would do so...3 games so far, no tds. by the top squad.