The Buffalo Bills released their first injury report of the week, and quarterback Josh Allen was included after he suffered a banged throwing arm in the win over the New England Patriots.
Allen began the week of practice as a full participant. The Bills did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this status is just an estimate, but it is a positive sign nonetheless.
“A little nudge. I don’t know if it was the elbow, the helmet or the ground, but I lost some feeling in my hand. I just hit the funny bone nerve and went to throw the ball and I just had no feeling in my hand,” Allen said after the 24-21 victory.
Early in the fourth quarter, the dual-threat QB1 ran for seven yards and dove to the ground at the end of the run. After getting up, Allen began to bend his right hand. Seemingly affected, his next pass attempt was severely off target and forced the Bills to punt.
Allen regained his grip in time for Buffalo’s next possession, and he made his first two attempts on the drive.
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“It was a strange feeling. I’m just glad it’s gone now,” Allen said.
This is the second straight week the Bills have dealt with an injury to their star quarterback. Allen took a brief trip to the x-ray room after the Dec. 15 win over the Detroit Lions, but everything “checked out.”
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