Bengals vs Bills: Will Josh Allen Overcome Injury in Time to Challenge Joe Burrow in His Den?

Ahead of the much anticipated Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills game comes distressing news. The Josh Allen vs. Joe Burrow rivalry that fans had been waiting for might not happen after all. The Bengals have played the Bills 33 times in the league’s history with the Bills winning 17 games. Now with dark clouds hovering over Josh Allen, will the Bengals be able to take advantage of this opportunity and tie the score 17-17?

In the last 8 years, they have played 5 games, with the Bengals alternatively losing one and winning one each time. In the last game, the Bengals had won. So, if the pattern continues, will they lose the upcoming match? Or will they break the pattern and write a new chapter in the Bills vs. Bengals rivalry?

Josh Allen injures his throwing shoulder, dashing Bills fans’ hopes

Wednesday’s injury report revealed that Bills QB Josh Allen skipped practice on Wednesday due to a right shoulder injury. He had sustained the injury while playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, last week, which the Bills won. Bills HC Sean McDermott had said that Allen would be limited in practice.

Allen told the media, “Obviously, a lot of moving parts but didn’t do too much today. Just taking it easy and making sure I’m putting myself in the best position for Sunday and making sure that I’m not sore. So, didn’t throw a lot today and hopefully by tomorrow, we’ll be on the field like nothing happened.” Allen believes that he’ll be up and about before the Sunday Night Live matchup at Paycor Stadium.

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Allen had injured his throwing shoulder in the win over the Giants in Week 6. But he played in all the games, although he frequently showed up on the injury report. Allen had the shoulder examined during the Bucs game and but did not miss any play. Hopefully, he has gotten the time and care he needs for the big game on Sunday.

Allen says he’s fine and will play Sunday’s match

“Obviously, unfortunate when it’s your throwing shoulder,” Allen said. “Obviously, I hate not practicing, I hate not being involved in what we’re doing, but at the same time I know this is probably what’s best and putting myself in the best situation to make sure that I’m ready to go tomorrow and for Sunday.” But his shoulder has been a recurring injury and fans are unsure if it is hurting his performance.

The numbers, however, tell a different story. He put up an impressive show this season, recording 31 pass completions out of 40 for 324 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 interception. He also set a career record by getting out the ball in 2.27 seconds after being snapped. The play-callers are making a conscious decision to limit Allen’s running to reduce the number of hits he takes. Now it is down to 4.5 from 7.1, which was his average over the first five seasons of his career.

Joe Burrow, on the other hand, has recorded 10 TDs, 4 interceptions but has a pass completion rate of 66.3%. If Josh Allen does make it to the Sunday game, it’ll be interesting to see how it pans out. What are your thoughts on the matter?

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