Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen named this week’s AFC Offensive Player of Week
In this Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw a pass during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Bills general manager Brandon Beane faces making two critical high-priced decisions by Monday, May 3, 2021, in determining whether to commit some $35 million in combined salary to pick up the fifth-year options and retain the rights of quarterback Josh Allen and middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds through the 2022 season.[(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)]
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WHEC) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been named this week’s AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
The recognition comes after his performance against the Washington Football Team. Allen helped lead the Bills to a 43-21 victory in Week three, as the QB went 32 of 43 (74.4%) for 358 yards and totaled five touchdowns.
He was also nominated as this week’s FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week on Tuesday.
He makes it look too easy. ??@JoshAllenQB is the AFC Offensive Player of the Week: https://t.co/987K75jYnn pic.twitter.com/SA2yEFqhjl
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 29, 2021
As for the AFC nods, it’s the first time the quarterback has earned the title this season, and the seventh time in his career.
Allen and the Bills will host the Houston Texans on Sunday at 1 p.m.