The Bills vs. Ravens game was one for the books. It was a real nail-biter, with both teams battling it out until the very last second. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens gave it everything they had, pushing hard to make a comeback, but in the end, the Bills hung on to win 27-25. It was a close call, with the game in the balance until the final moments. Even though Josh Allen and Co. faced a few injuries along the way, they managed to pull through. They all had strong support in the stands too.
Buffalo’s CB Taron Johnson took a tough hit during the game, and Bills Mafia was quick to send their well-wishes his way. And why wouldn’t they? After all, the team had just secured their spot in the conference championship. Late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Ravens, Taron Johnson found himself in a tough spot. While defending a deep pass from Lamar Jackson intended for Isaiah Likely. The Bills CB landed awkwardly on his left arm, and you could tell right away something wasn’t right. The pass was off target, but Johnson kept fighting, trailing likely as best he could. Sadly, that awkward fall led to what seemed like a shoulder injury.
Taron Johnson suffers a left shoulder subluxation on this play. May return but will have difficulty raising that arm above his head #billsravens pic.twitter.com/Q69l2T8RRr
— Eric Friedman, MD (@sportsinjuryMD) January 20, 2025
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Concerns about a possible subluxation quickly arose. The tension was high as fans held their breath, hoping their cornerback would be okay after the hit. As soon as Taron Johnson hit the ground, you could see he was in pain. The medical team was right there, rushing to check on him. After a quick evaluation, it turned out that the CB had a shoulder issue, but luckily it wasn’t too serious. They got his shoulder back into place on the sidelines, and before long, Johnson was back on the field, ready to keep going.
During those few plays when Taron Johnson was off the field, Bills Mafia didn’t waste any time. They flooded X with messages, sending their well-wishes to the cornerback.
Bills Mafia pours their hearts out for Taron Johnson
Taron Johnson’s journey to the divisional round was already a bit rocky. The Bills cornerback had only recently returned from a scary injury during the wild card game against the Broncos. In that game, Johnson had to leave the field early after a brutal helmet-to-helmet collision with Denver‘s Javonte Williams. The hit was tough, with Johnson’s head and neck recoiling in an ugly way, and he was ruled questionable to return with a neck injury. But, like the warrior he is, Johnson was back out there just a few minutes later, making tackles as if nothing had happened.
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And after today’s injury, the Bills Mafia sprang into action, flooding social media with their support. “I love you, Taron Johnson, please be ok,” one fan wrote, echoing the thoughts of many. Others were equally impressed by his resilience: “I’ve never seen anyone seem to be seriously hurt but quickly return like Taron Johnson. The dude isn’t human.” The praise didn’t stop there -“TARON Johnson is a DAWG and he’s gonna end this game,” said another fan, showing unwavering confidence in their guy. But of course, there were also plenty of worried fans: “Taron Johnson better be okay” and “Hate to see that Taron Johnson got injured there.”
Through all the love, prayers, and positive vibes, it seemed like Bills Mafia worked their magic. Sure enough, after a quick evaluation, Johnson was back on the field, leaving fans with a sense of relief. Who knows, though? Taron will likely be closely examined before the next big game against the Chiefs, but for now, we can hope he’s good to go.
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