The Buffalo Bills faced a tough challenge in trying to secure a win against the New England Patriots (3-11), but their situation took a troubling turn early in the fourth quarter.
Reports earlier this week revealed that quarterback Josh Allen has been playing with a broken left hand—his non-throwing hand—since Week 1 of the season.
However, during the fourth quarter, Allen appeared to injure his right hand, raising concerns about the severity of this new issue.
Allen threw a pass that lacked his signature power and precision, appearing weak and wobbly—highly uncharacteristic for a player widely regarded as possessing one of the strongest arms in the NFL.
Cameras captured Allen favoring his right hand and fidgeting as he walked off the field after an unsuccessful third-down play.
As the Bills’ defense made a crucial play by breaking up a lateral pass near the Patriots’ end zone and recovering the ball for a touchdown to extend their lead to 24-14, Allen remained on the sidelines visibly shaking his hand in apparent discomfort.
Allen later returned to the game after what was described as an elbow contusion on his throwing arm. Speaking after the game, he revealed that he had lost all feeling in his right hand for five to ten minutes following the injury, though sensation eventually returned.
Despite his return, the Bills’ offense was unable to score any additional points for the remainder of the game, leaving questions about Allen’s health and its potential impact on the team’s performance moving forward.
