Josh Allen got here up simply wanting main the Buffalo Bills to a different comeback win on Sunday, and the star quarterback might have additionally aggravated a lingering damage within the course of.
Allen was seen limping as he left the sphere following a drive within the third quarter of the Payments’ 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17. He appeared a bit hobbled for the rest of the sport, however he didn’t miss a play and nonetheless scored a pair of dashing touchdowns whereas making an attempt to guide Buffalo again from a 13-0 deficit.
Allen’s second dashing landing lower Philadelphia’s result in 13-12 with 5 seconds remaining within the recreation. Payments head coach Sean McDermott determined to try a two-point conversion and go for the win, however Allen missed a wide-open receiver at the back of the top zone.
Josh Allen had X-rays on his foot
Following the sport, Allen underwent X-rays on his foot. McDermott mentioned the X-rays got here again unfavourable. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media mentioned on Monday that he expects Allen to be restricted in apply in the course of the week however to play in Buffalo’s season finale in opposition to the New York Jets in Week 18.
“Josh Allen has constantly mentioned the ankle is ok, the foot is ok, there isn’t any challenge,” Rapoport mentioned. “The second straight recreation, although, that he has left the sport and completed the sport in no matter kind he did after which went proper into the X-ray room. He got here again and mentioned X-rays have been unfavourable. However, clearly, if you wish to examine one thing after a recreation, one thing is bothering him.”
