Following a narrow defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the bye week, Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills have been on an impressive winning streak since Week 14. In their recent Week 16 clash, the team extended their streak with a 27-21 victory over the New England Patriots.
Despite their path to securing a playoff spot with the win, fans are hesitant to fully embrace the legacy of Allen’s squad due to some unusual occurrences leading up to the Week 17 game.
NFL Twitter reacts to Josh Allen being handed alleged script
As Josh Allen headed to the locker room, a video surfaced showing a security officer handing him paperwork, sparking fan speculation about the contents. While uncertainty looms, fans express their discontent, suggesting a scripted scenario against the Patriots. Swiftly venting their frustration, many took shots at the NFL, labeling the game “scripted.”
Throughout this season, the league and its officials faced substantial criticism for providing undue advantages to certain teams, with referee Brad Allen drawing recent scrutiny. The league’s and referees’ apparent oversight of critical plays continues to unsettle fans, leading some to categorize the NFL as a component of the “entertainment industry.”
The Bills, with an 10-6 record, still face challenging scenarios to secure a playoff berth. Despite this, fans speculated that Josh Allen’s team had already secured a spot in the playoffs before the NFL season finale in Week 18.
Now, fans must anticipate whether the quarterback responds as straightforwardly as he did after disappointing the Denver Broncos.
Josh Allen provides injury update after Patriots game
After a hard-fought game against the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills fans collectively held their breath when star quarterback Josh Allen suffered an injury late in the fourth quarter. However, post-game, Allen provided reassurance, describing the injury as a neck stinger and expressing confidence in his recovery.
“Yeah, (it was a) little stinger. I’ve never felt one of those before, so that’s a little funky but we’re good to go,” he said, according to Syracuse.
The injury occurred during a four-yard quarterback keeper in the final minutes of the game. After an awkward run, Allen spent a moment consulting with the training staff on the sidelines. Backup quarterback Kyle Allen stepped in to finish the game, executing two quarterback kneel-downs to secure the Bills’ victory.
Despite the injury scare, Allen’s injury didn’t seem too serious. However, the incident brought to mind the potential impact on quarterbacks, even with injuries to their non-throwing shoulders. Throughout the game against the Patriots, Allen faced struggles in the passing game, completing 15 of 30 passes for 169 yards with one interception.
This injury scare wasn’t the first health hurdle for Allen during the season. He had previously played through an injured right shoulder, limiting his practice for several weeks. Despite evaluations after Week 6, where he took a cheap shot on a New York Giants player, Allen didn’t miss any playing time for the Bills.
Following the wins, the Bills improved to a 10-6 record, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The team could clinch a postseason berth in the coming week if the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals face losses or ties.
