Josh Allen’s injury.(Image via Getty Images)
Former team physician reflects on Josh Allen’s injury ahead of the Week 4 clash against the New England Patriots
The Buffalo Bills are enjoying a winning streak as the team has managed to win against the Houston Texans, the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers in Weeks 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Days ahead of the Week 4 match against the New England Patriots, there have been rumors about Josh Allen’s injury and it seems to have an update. In the 2025 season, Josh Allen recorded 4,224 passing yards and 45 total touchdowns (29 passing, 16 rushing) while leading the Buffalo Bills to a strong playoff push. So far in the 2026 season, he has kept the team undefeated at 3-0 by totaling 897 passing yards and 12 total touchdowns.
A few hours ago, as per Sports Illustrated, David Chao, a former team physician for the then-San Diego Chargers, said, “Josh Allen does take a hit on the outside of his left knee, but we feel he’s more hurt than injured…” David Chao, a former team physician for the then-San Diego Chargers, added, “Takes a blow on the outside of the left knee…Thankfully, his foot was not planted. David Chao continued, “Our analysis is he is hurt, not injured,” Chao said. Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills’ popular quarterback, is eyeing a Super Bowl in the new season after losing out on it in the last few years. As per reports, David Chao, a former team physician for the then-San Diego Chargers, weighed in on Josh Allen’s situation and cleared him of any serious injury. Do not see a significant MCL injury. This is not a Jaxson Dart type injury. “Bumps, bruises? Yes. Sore? Swelling? Will he need some rehab? Is he going to miss any time? We don’t believe so. Do not see this as structural. But just a few minutes later, post game footage showed him limping, which sparked concern about a potential injury.