‘It Was Kind of a Nightmare’: Josh Allen Calls for Changes After Tough London Experience
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills‘ trip to London in 2023 wasn’t a good experience for them. It wasn’t just the result of the game that made it sour, but the whole travel experience that led Josh Allen to describe it as a “nightmare.” The Bills quarterback talked about the NFL’s international scheduling and called […] The post ‘It Was Kind of a Nightmare’: Josh Allen Calls for Changes After Tough…
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen recently candidly discussed the 2023 NFL season's London trip, describing it as "a nightmare" that left a lasting negative impact. Speaking on The Player's Box Podcast, Allen expressed frustration with the NFL's international scheduling, stating that the travel experience caused significant physical and mental toll on his team, particularly due to limited recovery time.
Allen recalled the difficult trip, noting that they were instructed to stay awake during their arrival. The team's 25-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium further fueled his dissatisfaction. Despite throwing for 359 yards and two touchdowns, Allen's team incurred 11 penalties, totaling 109 yards. Allen emphasized that players must be ready to perform on Sundays, regardless of the day they travel, and that the team's performance, not travel, was the main reason for their defeat.
As the NFL continues to expand its international slate, Allen's concerns are valid, as the league is set to stage a record nine international regular-season games across seven countries in 2026, with the potential to reach ten games in 2027.
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