Bills’ Josh Allen could be in some hot water with the NFL for what he was caught doing during the Week 3 win vs. Dolphins
The Buffalo Bills quarterback could be facing some serious penalties from the NFL.
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins on “Thursday Night Football” to remain undefeated on the season. With losses by the New England Patriots and New York Jets on Sunday, the Bills sit atop the division with a showdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4.
While quarterback Josh Allen didn’t put on his Superman cape with more than 400 yards of total offense, he was methodical and surgical, cutting through the Dolphins’ defense en route to yet another victory over the divisional rivals.
Allen made history in the contest, becoming the fastest player to reach 300 career touchdowns, including the postseason, but it wasn’t all good news coming out of One Bills Drive in the victory.
After taking a hit from Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks that resulted in a penalty and gave Buffalo a first down, Allen appeared to make a finger-gun gesture immediately after.
While it may seem harmless, it’s one of the biggest points of emphasis from the NFL heading into the season.
Allen wasn’t even flagged on the play, but that doesn’t mean that the league won’t come down on him for the celebration.
Fast facts about Josh Allen’s previous NFL fines
- 2019 – fined $7,017 for throwing the ball into the stands against the Miami Dolphins.
- 2021 – fined $15,000 after flicking the ball at a Kansas City Chiefs defender after a sack
- 2023 – fined $10,927 for pointing at a Cincinnati Bengals defender during a touchdown run
The NFL is taking a hard stance on gun-related celebrations
The NFL has expressed its intention to limit unsportsmanlike gestures during the game, specifically those that include shooting or brandishing a gun. NFL officiating rules analyst Walt Anderson opened up on the new initiative in August.
“Unsportsmanlike gestures like simulating or either shooting a gun or brandishing a gun, or inappropriate gestures like a throat slash, or unfortunate sexual gestures, those were up 133% so that is a point of emphasis.” – Walt Anderson
According to CBS Sports, Falcons wide receiver Drake London was fined $14,069 for appearing to shoot a large gun, New York Jets receiver Allen Lazard was fined the same amount after getting a first down in Week 4 of the 2024 season, and Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase was fined $19,697 for appearing to unholster a gun in a touchdown celebration last season as well.
If Allen is fined, the NFL would need to make an official announcement, along with its reasoning, by Saturday, Sept. 27.
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