Was Allen concussed? Speculation with some circumstantial evidence.

[Einstein]

With 4:55 remaining in the 3rd quarter, Josh Allen stumbled forward and while on the ground, was hit in the back of the head by a very large and very heavy Quinnen Williams. The video of the hit is in the tweet below.

 

Circumstantial evidence:

 

1) In the video, you can see Quinnen Williams land on Allens head area. Once Quinnen rolls away, Allen raises his head for a moment, and then lowers his head back down to the turf (perhaps trying to compose himself) before getting back up. 

2) The very next play, Allen threw an interception into double coverage.

 

3) Prior to this hit, Allen was 21 of 25, 1 TD, 1 INT (84% passing)

 

4) After this hit, Allen went 8 of 16, 0 TD, 2 INT, 1 Lost Fumble (50% passing)

 

Or it could also simply be coincidence. That is also possible.

 

The video:

 

 

 

Mods/@Simon - If this post is better suited within another thread, please feel free to merge. I just thought it was an interesting topic. 

Edited September 13, 2023 by Einstein

[balln]

1 minute ago, Einstein said:

With 4:55 remaining in the 3rd quarter, Josh Allen stumbled forward and while on the ground, was hit in the back of the head by a very large and very heavy Quinnen Williams. The video of the hit is in the tweet below.

 

Circumstantial evidence:

 

1) In the video, you can see Quinnen Williams land on Allens head area. Once Quinnen rolls away, Allen raises his head for a moment, and then lowers his head back down to the turf (perhaps trying to compose himself) before getting back up. 

2) The very next play, Allen threw an interception into double coverage.

 

3) Prior to this hit, Allen was 21 of 25, 1 TD, 1 INT (84% passing)

 

4) After this hit, Allen went 8 of 16, 0 TD, 2 INT, 1 Lost Fumble (50% passing)

 

Or it could also simply be coincidence. That is also possible.

 

The video:

 

 

 

Mods/@Simon - If this post is better suited within another thread, please feel free to merge. I just thought it was an interesting topic. 

Def possible.

 

also possible he’s trying to draw a late hit flag 

 

 

[EmotionallyUnstable]

Interesting theory.

 

Just searching for any reason to excuse away ab utterly awful 2nd half. 
 

I’ve got to imagine it’s much more likely we’re just grasping at straws to ease the pain.

[Dan in Owego]

WOW 🤔

[Aussie Joe]

Was he concussed or trying to force the ball to Diggs?

 

 

[Einstein]

1 minute ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

 

I’ve got to imagine it’s much more likely we’re just grasping at straws to ease the pain.

 

Agreed. That is the most logical explanation.
 

There is quite a stark contrast pre and post hit though.

[BullBuchanan]

Doubt it. What we saw from him was his status quo. It wasn't inaccuracy or erratic behavior that caused his problems. It was well considered (from his perspective) poor decisions. You can explain each of his turnovers away through his pattern of decision making going back to college.

[PBF81]

There was another play after which he looked at the camera and it appeared that he was a little dazed.  I have no idea where it was, I'm guessing in the 1st half, but I thought then that he may have had a mild concussion.  

 

Either way, if he's not careful, play like he exhibited on Sunday's going to cost the team.  

 

 

[Einstein]

3 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:

Was he concussed or trying to force the ball to Diggs?

 

Ask me again in an hour and my opinion may change. Shows how little I know 😂.

[Dan in Owego]

Not trying for excuses but I did comment sometime after the game his eyes looked glassy, like he was somewhere else. Could be possible that he got his bell rung, I just thought at the time he was on some kind of sugar high.

[Aussie Joe]

Just now, Einstein said:

 

Ask me again in an hour and my opinion may change. Shows how little I know 😂.

All good mate… I’m still in a bit of shock too 👍…

 

Whatever the reason… they better turn it around like now… these next two games are absolutely must wins ..

[Royale with Cheese]

When he first hit, I feared it but he bounced back quickly so I knew he was fine.  I’m sure we have all hit our head and was dazed for a split second…that’s what it looked like.

[Boatdrinks]

I thought at one point, not sure when , that he may have been hit in the head and fully expected him to go into the tent. He didn’t so I guess not 

[DapperCam]

Honestly, pretty solid circumstantial evidence. That was the equivalent of a rabbit punch.

[K D]

I think he must have been concussed when he attempted a butt fumble in the 4th quarter 

[AuntieEm]

11 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

Agreed. That is the most logical explanation.
 

There is quite a stark contrast pre and post hit though.

Not enough evidence but it certainly would be a valid reason for the play deteriorating by stats tracked. So it cannot be dismissed as not possible.  

 

It also would be a valid reason to bench Josh for a few plays to have the Bills staff  check him out  to be sure there.  That's we here the players themselves need to be front center when they get dinged a bit. 

[HOUSE]

This is the Best excuse I heard in 2 days

 

[BillStime]

Nah - Josh was just disappointed in the play. 

[Freddie's Dead]

There was also the play when Josh took off up the middle and #11 on the Jest made a shoestring tackle.  Josh face-planted hard.

[Bills!Win!]

1 hour ago, KDIGGZ said:

I think he must have been concussed when he attempted a butt fumble in the 4th quarter 

That was almost as bad as the butt fumble