Josh Allen receives IV, suffers from illness before TNF victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
During the Thursday Night Football game, Josh Allen helped secure a 41-31 win over the Lions. After the match, Richard Sherman disclosed that Allen had been feeling unwell, requiring an IV and shivering in a hot tub prior to kickoff. Allen’s performance included 20 completions on 31 attempts for 248 passing yards and five total touchdowns. His coach, Joe Brady, suggested that Allen’s commitment to the game was notable, indicating he gave everything for the team.
- •Allen threw for 248 yards and five touchdowns during the game.
- •Sherman revealed pre-game illness and IV requirement post-match.
- •The Bills opened Highmark Stadium with a victory over the Lions.
- •Coach Joe Brady praised Allen's effort in the game.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Richard Sherman: Josh Allen needed an IV, was shivering in a hot tub before TNF
"It certainly didn't look like anything was out of the ordinary for Josh Allen during Thursday night's 41-31 victory over the Lions to open the new Highmark Stadium.
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