Josh Allen plays through illness during the Buffalo Bills’ 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions, throwing three touchdowns and rushing for two more. Richard Sherman says Allen appeared unwell before kickoff, including shivering in a hot tub and receiving IV treatment, while the quarterback still performs on the field.
The outlets describe the same matchup and outcome: Buffalo defeats Detroit on September 17, 2026, with Allen producing a total of five touchdowns and compiling 248 passing yards and 69 rushing yards. Both accounts also note that the illness did not prevent him from contributing heavily to the offense.
The difference in emphasis is mainly in how the illness is portrayed. NDTV focuses on the fact that Allen is sick yet still scores five times. Times of India adds more detail about Sherman’s account of Allen’s pregame treatment and Allen’s apparent response when asked about it, while still framing the performance as uninterrupted and central to the game.
