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NFL News: Josh Allen could be without key weapon for Bills' upcoming game against Ravens

Things could get complicated for Josh Allen in the game against the Baltimore Ravens, as one of his key Buffalo Bills teammates has yet to recover from a head injury.

Josh Allen, quarterback of the Buffalo Bills
© IMAGO / Newscom WorldJosh Allen, quarterback of the Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen knows the big day is approaching, as the Buffalo Bills are set to face the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round. It promises to be an epic matchup, but it could also be a challenging day for Allen and the team, as one of his key teammates may miss the game due to a head injury.

According to Bills head coach Sean McDermott, star running back Ray Davis is in the concussion protocol after suffering an injury during a play in the Wild Card game against the Broncos. The injury occurred after Allen threw an errant pass that sailed too far, forcing Davis to strain to make the catch. He was hit hard in the head during the attempt.

Davis has not been the leading running back in rushing yards or touchdowns, but he has played in 17 regular season games and one postseason game against the Broncos. Unfortunately, he had to leave early in his playoff debut, where he managed just 3 yards and a single attempt.

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So far this season, Davis has scored 6 touchdowns. It’s his first year as a rookie, but he has been crucial in supporting Josh Allen—not just as a running back, where he has scored half of the touchdowns, but also as a receiver, with 17 receptions on 19 targets for 189 yards.

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James Cook is Healthy, but Will Need Help

Since it’s likely Ray Davis will remain in the concussion protocol longer than expected, the good news is that James Cook is healthy and ready to play in the Divisional game vs Ravens, which could be a real boost for the team. Just in case, Ty Johnson and even Josh Allen could step in to assist with the rushing duties.

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The Running Game is Key for the Bills

In their first playoff game, the Bills had to run the ball 44 times to score a touchdown and rack up 210 rushing yards. In that game against the Broncos, they allowed only 79 rushing yards, with James Cook recording 120 yards himself.

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