Injury concerns are mounting for the Buffalo Bills following their come-from-behind win against the Arizona Cardinals. And, to make matters worse, recovery time is essentially cut in half as the Bills play on Thursday.
Buffalo Bills waiting to hear more on Josh Allen’s injury
First, star quarterback Josh Allen hurt his non-throwing hand during a touchdown run to help cap a 34-28 win over the Cardinals.
Allen flew through the air to avoid safety Budda Baker on his second touchdown run of the day. However, the Pro Bowl QB landed on his left hand in the end zone.
Allen got his left hand wrapped and, following the game, he received an X-ray.
“It’s fine,” Allen told Matt Parino of Syracuse.com. “Again, we’ll find out. I’m not quite sure. I’m not a doctor. But, just kind of landed on it, I guess.”
Allen finished the game with two passing touchdowns and two rushing scores.
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Taron Johnson’s injury could impact Bills in Week 2 too
As the Bills and fans await more word on Allen’s hand, the team is dealing with a potentially serious injury to defensive back Taron Johnson.
The All-Pro nickel cornerback suffered a forearm injury during the Cardinals’ first offensive possession of the game which resulted in a touchdown. He left the game and did not return.
The severity of the injuries to both Allen and Johnson are unknown. The Bills face the 1-0 Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.
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