After nose injury scare, Josh Allen likely to make key equipment change in Bills’ upcoming Thursday night clash

A bruised nose won’t keep Josh Allen off the field. The Buffalo Bills quarterback, who briefly left Sunday’s 30-10 win over the New York Jets after blood poured from his nose, is set to play on Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins.

This time, he will be wearing something new — a clear helmet visor.

Josh Allen adjusts to first in-game helmet visor

Allen tested the visor during practice earlier this week and confirmed he will “probably” use it during the primetime showdown. While he has worn visors at Wyoming and in practice sessions, this marks his first time trying it in an NFL game.“Just trying to get used to it ... It doesn’t really impact much,” Allen explained. “It’s weird to say, but it’s a little warmer in there.

Your voice kind of echoes off it, too, so it’s just a little bit weirder.”

The 29-year-old was struck hard in the opening quarter against the Jets, leaving him briefly sidelined with gauze stuffed in his nose. Yet he returned quickly and finished with 148 passing yards, 59 rushing yards, and complete command in a wire-to-wire victory.His durability remains one of Buffalo’s greatest assets. Since his rookie season in 2018, when an elbow injury sidelined him for four games, Allen has not missed a single start.

His streak now stands at 107 consecutive starts, the longest active run among NFL quarterbacks.Coach Sean McDermott and teammates even found lighthearted ways to address the injury. McDermott joked, “Yeah, his nose didn’t get any bigger, I don’t think. It always looked good to me.” Right tackle Spencer Brown teased that Allen resembled defensive end Joey Bosa, to which Allen quipped he was “the third Bosa brother in the league.”

Josh Allen aims to extend dominance over Miami Dolphins

Allen’s presence against Miami carries weight beyond just toughness. His record against the Dolphins is staggering: 12-2 with 37 passing touchdowns, five rushing scores, and a 108.8 passer rating. The Bills have not lost to Miami since 2022, and Allen himself piled up 400 passing yards in that defeat.For Buffalo, Thursday’s divisional clash is more than just another game. It’s an early-season statement against a key AFC East rival. And while the Bills may think twice about calling quarterback sneaks, Allen’s message is clear — a bruised nose won’t keep him from leading the charge under the lights.Also Read: Is Tom Brady facing any penalties for his role in the Raiders’ coaching booth while broadcasting?