Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gave fans a scare late in the first quarter against the New York Jets on Sunday. On a designed run, Allen was tackled from behind by Jets safety Andre Cisco, and his face collided with the leg of one of his offensive linemen. He quickly went to the sideline for medical attention.
Backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky briefly entered the game, completing a 32-yard pass to Josh Palmer before handing the ball off to Ty Johnson. When the second quarter started, Allen was back in the lineup and led the Bills to a field goal. He played the rest of the game without further issues.
On Monday, head coach Sean McDermott was asked about Allen’s condition. “Yeah, his nose didn’t get any bigger, I don’t think. I think it’s always looked good to me, I think it still looks good, so I think we should be in a good spot,” McDermott said with a laugh. When pressed on whether Allen’s nose was broken, McDermott replied, “I don’t have any confirmation on that. It was just gushing blood, so…”
The Bills offense has been dominant to start the season. After scoring 41 points in a thrilling Week 1 win over the Ravens, they followed up with 30 points against the Jets in Week 2. Buffalo racked up 403 total yards and 25 first downs, mixing methodical drives with explosive plays. Running back James Cook led the way with 132 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Allen, now in his eighth NFL season, has proven to be one of the league’s most durable players. Since entering the league, he has missed just one game due to injury back in 2022. Known for his physical style and willingness to take hits, Allen’s ability to stay healthy highlights his toughness and resilience. He remains the emotional leader of the team, setting the tone for the Bills’ success.
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