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“Buffalo Held Its Breath”: The Injury That Nearly Derailed Josh Allen’s Dream!

There was a moment when, with just one hit, the entire city of Buffalo held its breath, fearing their young star’s dream—and the team’s hopes—might shatter because of what seemed like a minor elbow injury.

Josh Allen throws 4 TD passes and the Bills roll to a 47-10 win over the  unraveling Jaguars | WXXI News

In Week 6 of his rookie season (2018), Josh Allen—Buffalo’s promising young quarterback—suffered a UCL injury to his throwing arm after a fierce tackle by the Houston Texans’ defense. Early reports were worrying; this type of injury had ended many players’ careers before.

Neuroscientist wants the NFL to investigate Josh Allen's apparent injury;  league and players union say protocol was followed | CNN

For a while, the Bills’ medical staff feared Allen might need surgery, miss the rest of the season, or worse—face long-term damage to his career. At the time, Buffalo was still haunted by its “QB curse” after years of failed drafts. If Allen went down, Bills history could have taken another dark turn.

The Bills' Management Of The Clock And Josh Allen Was Atrocious | Defector

“That injury could have changed everything. I knew I had to get smarter, tougher, and find a way back for my team and this city.” – Josh Allen, reflecting on this turning point.

After missing four weeks, Allen returned stronger and led the Bills through a period of rapid growth. That setback helped him mature—he changed his throwing mechanics, committed to protecting himself, and embraced his role as Buffalo’s franchise leader.

Josh Allen escapes serious injury, the latest on the Buffalo Bills  quarterback's health | Marca

If Josh Allen hadn’t overcome that injury, the Bills might not have the inspiring franchise QB they do today. Buffalo once held its breath—and now the whole city lives in hope, believing that the “Allen dream” still has many chapters left.
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