Story byAdam SchultzSun, December 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM UTC·1 min readJosh Allen injury update: Bills QB offers insight into ankle injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Buffalo Bills escaped with a 23-20 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 16, but the franchise might have escaped with more. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementQuarterback Josh Allen appeared to hurt his ankle late in the second quarter and was seen badly hobbling towards the locker room. Luckily for the Bills, Allen returned to lead his team to its 11th win of the season, which now puts real pressure on the New England Patriots on Sunday night. And speaking post-game, Allen reveals what transpired with his ankle injury."Just tweaked my foot a little bit, just flamed up on me a little bit, pain subsided, so we're good," Allen said. A huge, collective sigh of relief can now be heard from Bills Mafia. More:Bills fans will love Josh Allen's quote after narrow Browns winAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAFC East still in play for BillsSean McDermott's team isn't going down with taking a kneecap, to use our best Dan Campbell expression. The Patriots are in action on Sunday night in Baltimore, and there is no doubt that the Bills will become Ravens fans. A loss would see Buffalo and New England be tied for first place in the division entering the final two weeks of the regular season. Having nearly been out of contention, the Bills have battled away, and now, for the first time in recent memory, the Patriots have genuine pressure on their shoulders. And while Allen ices up his ankle, he will no doubt be eagerly watching Sunday Night Football tonight, pulling for a Ravens win. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore Bills news:Bills playoff picture: Updated chances for Buffalo to make 2025 NFL postseason in Week 16Bills escape disaster vs. Browns, on verge of clinching playoff spotBills' James Cook makes Buffalo football history not achieved since 1975Josh Allen foot injury: Latest updates on Bills quarterback after limping off field against Browns.