Allen Brushes Off Injuries, Focused on Sunday's Matchup Against Pittsburgh

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen downplayed concerns about his injuries, despite a pad being taped to his right elbow after a recent game. Allen explained that the pad was a precautionary measure to prevent further injury, which he sustained during a hit on his funny bone in the Bills' 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans. Allen took 12 hits and was sacked a career-high eight times in the game, but remains optimistic about the team's chances against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. However, the Bills face a challenge with starting left tackle Dion Dawkins in the concussion protocol and right tackle Spencer Brown unlikely to play due to a shoulder injury. Coach Sean McDermott expressed concern about the number of hits Allen has taken this season, and the team's durability issues on the offensive line. Allen, however, has faith in the team's backup linemen and is determined to continue playing aggressively, despite the risks. The quarterback also took responsibility for the team's inconsistent offense, citing his own mistakes as a key factor in their recent losses. Allen has had two-turnover outings in each of his past three starts and is 2-4 this season when committing a giveaway. In a lighter moment, Allen explained the origin of the term 'funny bone,' and revealed that he recently attended a ceremony at his alma mater, the University of Wyoming, where his jersey was retired. The quarterback was accompanied by his wife, actor Hailee Steinfeld, and his parents, and described the experience as a celebration of his time at Wyoming and a chance to reconnect with old teammates.