Josh Allen may have escaped the worst fate with his hand injury, but he may not be out of the woods.
The Buffalo Bills quarterback steered his team to a 34-28 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, but it came at a hefty price.
He injured his hand on one of his touchdown runs after he frighteningly leaped into the air over the Cardinals’ defense.
That was in the fourth quarter, and Josh Allen’s touchdown gave the Bills a 31-20 lead.
JOSH ALLEN YOU DOG.
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Following the play, he could be seen looking at it, and would eventually get it wrapped on the sideline, but it did not cause the three-time NFL MVP finalist to miss a snap.
During one of his online chats, Dr. David Chao, the Pro Football Doc, spoke out on social media to give an encouraging and concerning update.
“At the minimum, he has a bruise on his hand, but a fracture is very possible. The good news is that this is his non-throwing hand.”
🚨 Josh Allen suffered a left hand injury today.
This is particularly important since they play again in 4 days in Miami.
He suffered the injury while cradling the ball and he lands hard on the ground with his left hand covering his right elbow.
It was taped up and he…
— Jesse Morse, MD (@DrJesseMorse) September 8, 2024
In the game, Josh Allen went 18-of-23 for 232 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 39 yards and two touchdowns on nine rushes, per his stats on ESPN.
Josh Allen Gives Update On His Injury
The Buffalo Bills won and gave their fans a bit of a scare in Week 1 after quarterback Josh Allen rushed in a touchdown in style, leaping over a defender.
He should probably stop doing that.
Allen landed awkwardly on his non-throwing left hand and needed it taped.
Josh Allen was asked about his hand after the final whistle.
He told reporters that his hand was “fine” but that he would have an X-ray done.
