Allen in concussion protocol after helmet-to-helmet hit vs. Patriots

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 16-10 loss to the New England Patriots after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed postgame Allen was in the concussion protocol. He also slammed the hit Allen took while scrambling.

"It's disappointing because there's no room for that kind of play in the NFL," he said.

Just about the opposite of a textbook hit. Direct hit to the head. pic.twitter.com/GEHEk4IoOn

- Brian Chojnacki (@BroadcastingBri) September 29, 2019

Allen, 23, was replaced by Matt Barkley, who threw a late interception to seal New England's win.

While Allen was jogging to the locker room, he attempted to pump up the home crowd.

Josh Allen is running to the locker room. Waves to the crowd, which is cheering loudly.

- Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) September 29, 2019

The second-year passer rushed for one touchdown but threw three interceptions prior to his departure.

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