Josh Allen’s been through the wringer lately - and that’s putting it mildly. The Buffalo Bills quarterback has been battling through a string of injuries over the past month, and at one point earlier this week, his status for the Divisional Round matchup against the Denver Broncos was cloudy enough to make Bills fans collectively hold their breath.
But exhale, Buffalo. Allen was a full participant in Thursday’s practice and carries no injury designation heading into the weekend.
That’s huge. The Bills’ playoff hopes hinge on No. 17 - and now, he’s officially good to go.
And he’ll need to be at his absolute best.
A Mile High Challenge
Buffalo’s road to the Super Bowl runs straight through Denver - a team that’s earned its No. 1 seed behind a defense that’s been punishing all season. The Broncos don’t just show up - they swarm.
They pressure quarterbacks, take away the deep ball, and force mistakes. And now, they get to do it at home, where the altitude adds another layer of difficulty to an already daunting task.
Allen knows what’s at stake. He’s played in big games before.
He’s been in the AFC Championship mix. But this one feels different.
There’s no Mahomes on the other sideline this time. No perennial roadblock in the form of Kansas City.
This is Allen’s moment - a golden opportunity to finally take that next step and punch Buffalo’s ticket to the Super Bowl.
Weapons Down, Pressure Up
It won’t be easy. Allen’s receiving corps is banged up, and depth at the skill positions has taken a hit.
But if there’s one thing we’ve learned about Allen, it’s that he doesn’t shy away from the moment. He’s built for this - bruises, battered roster, hostile environment and all.
The Bills will need every ounce of his arm talent, mobility, and leadership. Because walking into Mile High and knocking off the top seed isn’t just about game planning - it’s about grit. And Allen has plenty of that.
This is the kind of game that defines legacies. And now that he’s healthy, Josh Allen has a chance to write his next chapter in bold ink.
Denver’s defense may be the league’s best - but they’ve got a problem coming to town. His name is Josh Allen.