Josh Allen Picks Up Wrist Injury In AFC Championship Loss
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (wrist) said on Monday that he's dealing with a wrist injury that he suffered on Sunday in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. Allen suffered the injury at the goal line on the team's two-point-conversion attempt right before halftime. "Got crunched up a little bit, was able to finish the game, but some swelling and stuff today," Allen said. The 28-year-old's injury doesn't sound very serious, and he'll have all offseason to heal up after the season-ending loss on Sunday. He went 22-for-34 for 237 yards and two passing touchdowns in KC, also rushing 11 times for 39 yards. Despite finishing as a top-five QB yet again for fantasy managers during the regular season, Allen couldn't get over the hump in the postseason against the Chiefs and is now 0-4 against Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs.
Josh Allen Throws For Two Touchdowns As Bills Come Up Short
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 22 of his 34 pass attempts for 237 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's AFC Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He also took two sacks and rushed 11 times for 39 yards on the ground. Finally, Allen fumbled three times, but he was fortunate that all three loose balls were scooped up by the Bills rather than a Chiefs defender. The MVP candidate played well in the contest, keeping his team in the game until the final seconds. However, it wasn't quite enough as the Chiefs picked up yet another playoff victory over Buffalo. Despite his season falling short of a Super Bowl berth, Allen has established himself as one of the NFL's top quarterbacks. He should continue to be viewed as a top option heading into 2025 fantasy football drafts.
Kansas City Defense Tasked With Slowing Down Bills
The Kansas City Chiefs defense took care of business last week in their Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans, holding them to 12 points on offense. Despite finishing the game without a takeaway, the Chiefs sacked C.J. Stroud eight times and walked away with the victory. The Chiefs will have a more challenging time in the AFC Championship game against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Josh Allen had the lowest percentage of plays resulting in a turnover in NFL history this season. If Kansas City wants to avoid a repeat of their Week 11 loss to Buffalo, they will need to slow the pace and force Allen to make mistakes. It will be difficult to trust the Kansas City defense in DFS and playoff leagues, considering the potency of the Bills offense.
Josh Allen Has Significant Upside Against Chiefs Sunday
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen remains a high-upside play entering Sunday's AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs. The MVP candidate didn't have to do much against the Baltimore Ravens last week, throwing for just 127 yards while rushing for 20 more. However, he did score twice, and more importantly, he helped the Bills punch their ticket to the AFC Championship. He'll likely be asked to do more this week against the Chiefs, who have taken down just about every opponent in their path this year. Of course, Allen is up to the task. When he faced the Chiefs back in Week 11, he totaled 262 passing yards, 55 rushing yards, and two total touchdowns. As well as Kansas City has played, their defense has been susceptible to big games from opposing quarterbacks. In fact, the Chiefs allowed the seventh-most rushing yards and 14th-most fantasy points to the position during the regular season. Given that Allen rushed for 531 yards through 16 regular-season games, he should remain a threat both on the ground and through the air this Sunday. Every Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes matchup has a flair for the dramatic, and this year's AFC Championship should be no different. Expect Buffalo's QB to put up major production, helping out his fantasy managers and bettors as the playoffs carry on.
Josh Allen Rushes For Two Touchdowns Against Baltimore
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 16 of 22 pass attempts for 127 yards and carried the ball 10 times for 20 yards and two touchdowns in the team's victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Allen's passing total was the lowest of his 2024-25 campaign. The rushing yardage left a lot to be desired, too. The two short touchdown plunges salvaged his fantasy score but he still finished below 20 points. Allen and the Bills get another shot at defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the postseason when they travel to Arrowhead for the AFC Championship game.
Bills Could Restructure Josh Allen's Contract In The Offseason
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Buffalo Bills could restructure quarterback Josh Allen's contract in the offseason. The MVP candidate has four years left on his current deal and received a $5 million pay bump before the start of the 2024 campaign. He's scheduled to make only $14.5 million next season on a front-loaded contract. Rapoport says that the Bills and Allen have an excellent relationship, so he would not be surprised if the team looks to adjust his contract after their season is over. The 28-year-old former seventh overall pick in 2018 out of Wyoming has become one of the best QBs in the NFL, even though he failed to reach 4,000 passing yards in 2024 for the first time since his second year in the league in 2019. Allen more than made up for it with his rushing prowess with 531 rushing yards and 12 rushing TDs while also throwing a career-low six interceptions.
Josh Allen Looks To Redeem Himself From Week 4 Performance
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen delivered his worst fantasy football performance of the season against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. It's the only game this season (and first since Week 9 of the 2021 season) that Allen failed to throw or run for a touchdown. It was also the only game in which he scored fewer than double-digit fantasy points. While Baltimore's pass defense, the league's worst at the time, has improved, it's still smarter for offenses to attack the secondary rather than the front seven. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady should keep the football in Allen's hands more often than not. Allen has a great chance to finish as the QB1 for the week and can be utilized in any fantasy game.
Josh Allen Scores Twice In Wild-Card Matchup Against Denver
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 20 of 26 pass attempts for 272 yards and two touchdowns in the team's blowout win over the Denver Broncos in the opening round of the playoffs. He added eight rush attempts for 46 yards in typical Josh Allen fashion. Allen didn't notch his first score until late in the third quarter when he found running back Ty Johnson in the back of the end zone on a fourth-and-one from Denver's 24-yard line. He connected with Curtis Samuel for a 55-yard catch-and-run touchdown on Buffalo's next drive. Allen and the Bills will host the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional round next weekend.
Josh Allen’s Statistically Strong Season Continues Into The Playoffs
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was responsible for 40 touchdowns during 17 regular season games. That's 2.35 touchdowns per game, which is actually lower than the 2.7 he's averaged during his postseason career. The 28-year-old has upped his game in the playoffs, averaging 330 yards per game. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady will lean on the MVP candidate in the opening matchup against the Denver Broncos. Denver's secondary has been one of the weaker units against quarterbacks over the last four weeks. Although he's the priciest option for DFS lineups, Allen can easily be the week's top signal caller.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen logged one play in Sunday's meeting with the New England Patriots. The Bills have already punched their ticket to the postseason, so the move to bench him was expected. The signal-caller had a quality 2024-25 campaign, throwing for 3,731 yards, 28 touchdowns, and a career-low six picks. He added 531 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground. Allen is in the MVP conversation. Although there are a few others in the mix, fantasy managers were more than satisfied with his production and he'll undoubtedly be one of the first fantasy quarterbacks off draft boards heading into next season. With Allen's departure from the game, Mitchell Trubisky is in under center, with Mike White behind him.
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