Bills QB Josh Allen Shares Blunt Response to Aaron Rodgers’ Injury

After suffering a season-ending injury against the Buffalo Bills on September 11, Josh didn't have much time to ponder about friend-turned-rival Aaron Rodgers.

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After being sacked by Bills edge rusher Leonard Floyd on his team's first drive of the night, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith was injured.

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Though he was able to get to his feet at first, Rodgers returned to the turf as the team's medical staff arrived to tend to him.

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Rodgers was replaced by Zach Wilson, who, coupled with an active Jets defense, helped lead the Jets to a 22-16 overtime victory over the Bills.

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Rodgers was assisted off the field and escorted to the sideline medical tent before being hauled to the locker room.

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The Jets later announced that X-rays were negative, but Rodgers would miss the game.

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When asked about his reaction to Rodgers' injury after the game, Allen was brief. After the game,

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a visibly furious Allen blamed himself and the four turnovers he committed — three interceptions and a lost fumble — on himself.

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When questioned about his reaction to Rodgers' injury, Allen stated that he needed to concentrate on the game.

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"The thought was that we just had to keep playing football," Allen stated at the postgame press conference.

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