Josh Allen’s Hidden Injury Saga: Star QB Plays Through Broken Hand, Suffers Elbow Scare in Gritty Bills Win

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Josh Allen’s Toughest Battle Yet on the Road to Victory

Buffalo Bills fans are no strangers to Josh Allen’s grit, but this season has taken his toughness to a whole new level. In Sunday night’s nail-biting 24-21 victory over the New England Patriots, Allen revealed he briefly lost feeling in his throwing hand after taking a hard hit to his elbow in the fourth quarter.

If that wasn’t surprising enough, news also broke earlier in the day that Allen has been quietly playing through a broken hand since Week 1. Yes, you read that right—Josh Allen has been leading the Bills with a broken hand all season long.

The Elbow Scare

Late in the game, Allen fell awkwardly and took a helmet to his elbow—the dreaded “funny bone” area. Speaking after the game, Allen shrugged off the incident like it was no big deal.
“Oh, you’re talking about that? Yeah, I got a helmet to the funny bone,” he said with a laugh. “Went to throw the next one, and I had no feeling in the hand. Came out a little wobbly. Hell, it happens sometimes. We move on.”

Despite Allen’s nonchalant attitude, the moment had Bills fans holding their breath. With playoffs just around the corner, the team can’t afford to lose their star quarterback.

The Hidden Injury

Adding to the drama, reports emerged earlier on Sunday that Allen broke his left hand during a touchdown run in the very first game of the season against the Arizona Cardinals. The injury wasn’t widely known until now, even though Allen had appeared on the team’s injury report as recently as Week 12.

How has he been managing? Apparently, by sheer willpower. The only noticeable change in his game has been taking more snaps from the shotgun or pistol formation instead of directly under center—likely to protect his hand.

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The shaking of his hand is common after a nerve palsy, looking at the video he may have hit his ulnar nerve (funny bone) which would affect grip strength. Often this is short term pic.twitter.com/dfhFcxjjY5

— Tom Christ, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (@FantasyInjuryT) December 22, 2024

Why the Win Matters

Sunday’s victory was crucial for Buffalo. With a 12-3 record, the Bills are still chasing the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC’s top playoff spot. For Buffalo to snag the No. 1 seed, they’ll need to win their final two games and hope the Chiefs, who are currently 14-1, lose their remaining matchups.

Headline tomorrow:

Josh Allen has been playing with 137 broken bones in his body and birthday balloons as lungs pic.twitter.com/mOGKIo9t2Y

— Kevin Costa (@K_Costa41) December 23, 2024

While the win wasn’t pretty, it got the job done.
“It was pretty challenging,” Allen admitted. “Any time you play a divisional opponent, you know they’re going to have a good plan for you. The ugly ones count the same as the pretty ones, so we’re glad we got out of here with a W.”

What’s Next?

The Bills face the New York Jets next Sunday, giving Allen and his team a chance to regroup and work on their passing game. With the playoffs on the horizon, fans are hoping their QB can stay healthy and keep delivering the magic.

A Season to Remember

Josh Allen’s resilience is nothing short of legendary. From playing through a broken hand to bouncing back from an elbow scare, he’s shown he’s willing to put it all on the line for his team.

As the Bills fight to secure their playoff position, one thing is clear: Josh Allen isn’t just tough—he’s unstoppable. Bills Mafia, buckle up. This season is shaping up to be one for the books.