Josh Allen Times Two Will Make You See Double This Sunday
So, when you're at home on the couch, and you hear the announcers say "Josh Allen sacks Josh Allen" be assured that they actually know what they are talking about. This hypothetical historical situation could very well play out this Sunday in Jacksonville, Florida as The Buffalo Bills and their former 1st Round Pick, Quarterback Josh Allen, will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars and their former 1st Round Pick, Defensive End Josh Allen.
Now, according to The National Football League, this will be the 4th time in history that an offensive player and defensive player with the exact same name have faced each other. And, in one of those other meetings, a Buffalo Bill was involved!
"Week 1, 1950, Eagles QB Tommy Thompson vs. Browns LB Tommy Thompson
Week 12, 1950, Eagles QB Tommy Thompson vs. Browns LB Tommy Thompson
Week 7, 1997, Bills QB Todd Collins vs. Patriots LB Todd Collins"
But, as far as we can tell, this is going to be the first time that two former 1st round picks, who share the same name, have met up against each other on opposite sides of the ball.
Our Josh Allen is having a great season so far for the Bills completing 65.4% of his attempts, for 1,972 yards and 17 touchdowns with just 3 interceptions.
Jacksonville's Josh Allen is having a good year himself with 4.5 QB sacks, bringing his career total to 17.5,
So get ready for some history this Sunday at TIAA Bank Field. We'll have to wait and see which Josh Allen gets the best of the other. Right now, The Bills sit as 14.5 point favorites according to sports betting site Fan Duel.
Go Bills!