Josh Allen’s limp after the Buffalo Bills’ Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers raised some immediate questions. With the quarterback preparing for another AFC East matchup, head coach Joe Brady has now offered a brief update on his star player.
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“I’m not concerned about Josh,” Brady told reporters on Wednesday when asked about Allen’s knee.
The comment came after Allen took a hard shot to the outside of his left knee during Buffalo’s 24-16 victory over Los Angeles. The quarterback stayed in the game and even ran the ball again afterward, but cameras showed him favoring the leg after the final whistle.
Brady had also addressed Allen’s condition on Monday, explaining that the quarterback is dealing with some soreness after games.
“When I say he’s [Josh Allen] banged up, everybody’s banged up the day after the game,” Brady said. “That’s like not, hey, this guy can’t walk. I think it’s just part of the NFL.”
Allen’s status still needs to be monitored throughout the week, but the Bills do not appear to be treating the situation as a major setback. Allen was later seen practicing with the team on Wednesday, according to WKBW sports director Matthew Bove.
The hit occurred with 9:46 remaining in the fourth quarter. Allen scrambled for eight yards before taking contact around his left knee. He briefly appeared to be in pain but remained on the field and later scored a one-yard rushing touchdown.
Medical opinions on the play have not been completely uniform. Dr. David Chao, a former NFL team physician, believes Allen is dealing with soreness rather than a structural injury. Chao pointed out that Allen’s foot was not planted when the contact occurred, reducing the concern for a significant ligament injury.
“Our analysis is he is hurt, not injured,” Chao said. “Bumps, bruises? Yes. Sore? Yes. Swelling? Yes. Will he need some rehab? Yes. Is he going to miss any time? We don’t believe so.”
Dr. Jesse Morse offered a more cautious assessment, suggesting Allen could be dealing with a mild bone bruise or MCL sprain. He said the severity would determine whether the quarterback needs restrictions or potentially misses time.
For Buffalo, keeping Allen available is especially important after the quarterback helped the Bills start the season 3-0. He struggled against the Chargers, throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble, but also rushed for two touchdowns as Buffalo overcame a 10-0 deficit.
The Bills now turn their attention to the New England Patriots, who visit Buffalo on Sunday. Allen’s practice workload should provide a clearer indication of how his knee is responding, but Brady’s latest message gives the team reason to remain confident about its quarterback’s availability.