Overview
- Allen was evaluated by an independent neurologist after a hard early hit, passed the NFL concussion protocol, and was cleared to return, per CBS’ Tracy Wolfson.
- Pregame reporting described Allen’s injury as an old bone issue on the outside of his right foot with pain-tolerance management and no added risk of further damage, per Ian Rapoport.
- Tracy Wolfson reported Allen expects to manage the foot through the postseason with adrenaline and medication, and prior X-rays were negative.
- Hailee Steinfeld did not attend the game because she was scheduled to present at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles the same evening.
- Buffalo entered the matchup as the AFC No. 6 seed at Jacksonville, and reports indicated the Bills lost wide receiver Josh Palmer shortly before kickoff.