Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has faced criticism throughout his career for embellishing hits in an attempt to draw penalties. A recent play during Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs reignited the conversation.
In the fourth quarter, with the Bills leading 28-21, Allen took off running on a crucial play. As he slid to avoid a hit from a Chiefs defender, he received a light contact to the helmet. Allen responded by dramatically throwing his head back in what many perceived as a mock “flop.” This action immediately drew pushback from fans, some of whom took to social media to call out the Bills quarterback.
### Fans Split on Josh Allen’s Play
Social media quickly became a platform for reactions to Allen’s play, with opinions sharply divided. Celtics reporter Ian Inangelo compared Allen’s move to an NBA player flopping to draw a foul. He tweeted, “Josh Allen belongs in the NBA with that flop.”
Other fans suggested that the criticism often directed toward Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for similar behavior should instead be aimed at Allen. One fan wrote, “Josh Allen is what everyone thinks Pat is… What a flop.”
Several commenters pointed out that Allen has a history of trying to draw penalties, sometimes embellishing late hits or making calls to referees when he believes a penalty went unnoticed. “Allen has always been a flopper. The game is the game,” shared one user on X.
### Performance on the Field
Despite the controversy surrounding the play, Allen delivered an impressive performance against the Chiefs. He rushed for two touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass to tight end Dalton Kincaid, helping the Bills secure their lead.
### Josh Allen Has Drawn Criticism Before
This is not the first time Josh Allen has been accused of flopping this season. During the Bills’ September victory over the New York Jets, Allen was criticized for allegedly selling a late hit that actually resulted in a penalty against the Jets. On a third-down pass in the first quarter, Allen was hit late, and the Jets were flagged for roughing the passer.
While some fans claimed Allen exaggerated by throwing his head back, others defended the quarterback, emphasizing that the penalty call was justified.
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Josh Allen’s tendency to embellish hits continues to be a talking point among fans and analysts alike. Regardless, his on-field contributions remain significant to the Bills’ success.
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