Bills quarterback Josh Allen Allen returned to play against Houston after missing just one offensive action, according to an NFL-NFLPA report, indicating that the necessary concussion protocol was followed. Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, was subjected to almost constant pressure during their Week 5 matchup against the Houston Texans. As a painful aftertaste to Buffalo’s second straight loss, Allen departed the field with cuts and bruises. Whatever the result, Allen’s health was the main worry for Bills supporters following his apparent violent blow that left his head striking the field ground with great force.
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After being attended to by team medical staff and remaining motionless for a short while, Allen ultimately made his way to the sidelines and the blue medical tent. In total, Allen would only miss one offensive snap due to the medical assessment. After that play and sideline assessment, Allen would end his day with a score of 0-of-6 passing, and lip readers saw a determined Allen respond, “I’m fine,” to those who questioned him about the circumstances.
Many questioned whether Allen’s brain injuries—specifically, concussions—had been handled properly at the time, as well as in the aftermath of the game. To be honest, viewers’ conjecture about Josh Allen’s head injury was the only information that was ever officially released.
Joint NFL-NFLPA statement says concussion protocol was properly followed last week with #Bills QB Josh Allen. pic.twitter.com/XZ2smT6Q9y
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 11, 2024
In the wake of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s most recent concussion, there has been intense scrutiny of brain injuries and the way the NFL is thought to handle them. Had they mishandled Josh Allen’s health in Week 5 to add more fuel to the fire?
No, is the response. A joint NFL-NFLPA statement stated that Josh Allen’s concussion was handled according to the correct protocol, according to a report by Tom Pelissero. This information comes after the NFL and NFLPA reviewed reports from the “Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant and Booth Spotters,” and both organizations concluded that all appropriate measures were taken to evaluate Allen and grant his return to the field. There was no indication that Allen had sustained a head injury of any type right after the game. Rather, Allen only stated that he had sustained a back injury and that his problems were no more severe than usual.
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