The Buffalo Bills squeezed out a 24-21 win over the lowly New England Patriots on Sunday after Josh Allen failed to deliver in an uncharacteristic off day for the quarterback.
Viewed by many as the MVP favorite, Allen’s grip on the award seems to have loosened given his struggles.
The performance came after the NFL Network reported that Allen has played most of the season with a fractured non-throwing hand which he suffered during a rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1.
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While he was considered healthy heading into Sunday’s game, Bills nation was put on alert when Allen began shaking his right hand on the sideline after being hit on his elbow.
“Got a helmet to the funny bone. I went to throw the next one, and I had no feeling in the hand. Came out a little wobbly. It happens sometimes, but we move on,” Allen told reporters after the game.
Allen struggled in the cold conditions
The banged-up Allen had arguably his worst game of the season against the Patriots, finishing the contest with just 154 yards and an interception while rushing for just 30 yards.
It didn’t help that the game was played in the harsh Buffalo cold, which made it difficult to throw the ball effectively.
Due to Allen’s struggles his NFL MVP odds also took a hit, dropping from -900 to -450 after Lamar Jackson put in a sparkling display to lead the Baltimore Ravens past the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.
Buffalo currently sit two gams back of the Kansas City Chiefs for top spot in the AFC and could secure the No.2 seed with a win on Sunday against the New York Jets.
They close out the regular season in New England.
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