Josh Allen delivers clear message on injury rumors before Rams game

Social media has been flooded with speculation about a potential injury to Josh Allen , quarterback of the Buffalo Bills . From theories about a knee problem to claims of ligament damage, the rumors have gained traction in recent days, despite a lack of evidence to support them.

A viral video, along with comments from several sports doctors, has fueled suspicions that Allen may have injured his knee after taking a helmet hit during Buffalo’s 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers two weeks ago.

Some have even claimed that the quarterback is playing with damaged ligaments. However, that theory is difficult to support given his playing style: Allen frequently relies on his running ability and exposes himself to heavy hits whenever he leaves the pocket.

Regardless of whether these theories are true, the conversation surrounding his physical condition has gained momentum on social media. Therefore, it came as no surprise when the two-time MVP was asked about a potential injury ahead of the Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams .

Josh Allen responds to injury rumors

The possibility that Josh Allen is playing through knee discomfort has raised concerns among Bills fans, particularly following his performance against the New England Patriots .

During his media availability Thursday, the quarterback was directly asked whether a potential injury had influenced his decision to run just five times in the previous weekend’s loss.

“There’s no truth to that,” Allen said. “So, feeling great.”

If his comments rule out an injury, the reduction in his rushing attempts could be good news for Buffalo. Just one week earlier, the team had faced criticism over how frequently it was exposing its quarterback to hits. In Week 3 , Allen recorded 14 carries against the Chargers , his highest total of the season, in a performance that also sparked questions about the physical punishment he was taking.

The contrast was striking: after averaging nearly 10 carries per game over the first three weeks, Allen cut that number in half against New England. The change fueled speculation about whether the accumulated hits were affecting his decisions on the field.

The quarterback himself dismissed that possibility and attributed his reduced rushing involvement to the Patriots’ defensive game plan.

“No, I don’t think so,” Allen told reporters. “I think they had a good plan of keeping me rallied in the pocket. If anything, they were forcing me to go left, so it’s just kind of how the situation of the game was going.”

NFL legend tells Josh Allen to stop playing the hero

Although Josh Allen denied being injured, questions about his playing style remain. Opponents know that limiting Buffalo’s offense means finding a way to contain its quarterback, the player around whom much of the attack revolves.

When plays break down, Allen often takes responsibility and tries to make something happen on his own. His ability to improvise makes him a constant threat, but it can also lead him to take unnecessary risks.

Steve Smith, the legendary Carolina Panthers wide receiver, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time first-team All-Pro, believes Allen needs to trust his teammates more and stop shouldering the entire burden of winning games.

“It’s really tough to watch because you already know that … he has to put his cape away,” Smith said. “You can’t allow Josh Allen to continue to be Superman and not expect mistakes to happen. Week 1 — five touchdowns, zero interceptions.

“Now we’ve got one touchdown, 400-plus yards passing but too many errors and too much on his plate. We got to get back to giving the ball to James Cook, throw in some explosive plays, running the football, and less Superman and more Clark (Kent).”

Smith’s message highlights one of the biggest keys for Buffalo: reducing its reliance on Allen and distributing offensive responsibilities more evenly. The quarterback’s talent is beyond question, but leaning more on James Cook and the rest of his teammates could help the Bills remain dangerous without exposing their biggest star to as much physical punishment.