Josh Allen Dealing With Sore Right Foot, Status for Practice Uncertain
The Buffalo Bills are riding the highs of a late-season playoff push, but they may be doing so with a bit of uncertainty under center. On Monday, head coach Sean McDermott revealed that quarterback Josh Allen is dealing with a sore right foot, an issue that could affect his availability for practice this week.
Allen, who briefly exited Sunday’s game after taking a hit, underwent X-rays on the foot before returning to finish the contest. While he was able to gut it out and help lead the Bills to a win, the soreness that followed has raised some questions about how the team will manage his workload in the days ahead.
McDermott didn’t go into specifics about the injury, but he made it clear that the team is monitoring Allen closely. “We’ll see how the week goes,” he said, leaving the door open for a lighter practice schedule or even some rest days as the team prepares for its next matchup.
This isn't the first time Allen has played through pain this season. The Bills’ franchise QB has taken his fair share of hits, but his toughness has never been in question. What is in question now is whether this latest knock could linger into the final stretch of the regular season - and potentially beyond, into the postseason.
Allen’s right foot is, of course, his plant foot - critical for generating power and accuracy on throws. If the soreness persists, it could impact everything from his deep ball velocity to his ability to evade pressure in the pocket. That’s not just a concern for Allen individually; it’s a ripple effect that touches the entire Bills offense, from timing with receivers to the run-pass balance in Ken Dorsey’s play-calling.
The Bills have been leaning heavily on Allen’s arm and legs all season. He’s been the engine of an offense that has had its ups and downs but is still one of the most dangerous units in the league when firing on all cylinders. Any limitation to Allen’s mobility or throwing mechanics would be a major storyline heading into what could be a make-or-break stretch for Buffalo’s playoff hopes.
For now, the team is taking a day-by-day approach. McDermott emphasized that Allen is a competitor and will do everything he can to be ready, but the coaching staff won’t push him unnecessarily - especially with the postseason on the horizon.
The Bills’ training staff will no doubt be working overtime this week, and all eyes will be on the practice reports. Whether Allen is a full participant, limited, or held out entirely will say a lot about where things stand.
Bottom line: Josh Allen’s sore foot isn’t a crisis - yet. But it's definitely something to watch closely. With the stakes rising and the margin for error shrinking, Buffalo can’t afford to be without its star quarterback - or even to have him operating at less than full strength.