Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has recently shared details about the adversity he has faced. He revealed that in the 2024 NFL season, he played nearly the entire year with a fractured left hand suffered in the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Despite the injury, which occurred during a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter of Week 1 when he landed hard on his non-throwing hand, Allen guided the Bills through a strong campaign that ultimately earned him the 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award.
At the time, Allen downplayed the incident, joking, “I’m not a doctor,” while waiting on test results. It was later confirmed that he continued to play with the fracture, a testament to his resilience.
Allen also dealt with another scare during a matchup with the New England Patriots, when he temporarily lost feeling in his right hand after a hit impacted his “funny bone.” He described the sensation as “weird,” but didn’t miss any playing time.
Allen’s perseverance through multiple injuries has drawn widespread admiration, with many praising his leadership, grit, and unwavering dedication to the team throughout the season.