Josh Allen got way more action in the first preseason game than usual
Of course I mean “preseason football action” and nothing else
Orchard Park, New York - On August 15, 2026, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen made a surprising appearance in their first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Following head coach Joe Brady's promise that healthy players would get playing time, Allen suited up and took part in more action than he had in recent years.
Allen appeared in 15 snaps, constituting 22% of the team's total snaps. This was a significant increase from his previous preseason performances, where he had only eight snaps in a game against the Chicago Bears in 2024 and 12% of the snaps in the same preseason game two years prior.
Comparing Allen's performance to the previous years, his 60% of playing time this year was comparable to his 2023 game against the Steelers, where he had 10 passing downs and six rushing ones. In both games, Allen's longest pass was 32 yards, while his other passing attempts had a maximum length of 15 yards.
In terms of statistics, Allen completed 7 of 10 passes for 64 yards, with no interceptions or sacks. His passer rating of 156.2 significantly surpassed the 90 points he achieved in both of the previous years. On offense, the Bills had two drives, but the results were not impressive, leading to a shorter playtime for Allen.
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