Josh Allen adds visor in practice after nose injury in Bills' win over Jets

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen wore a protective visor at Tuesday's practice two days after sustaining a bloody nose during the team's 30-10 win over the New York Jets.

Allen was injured while attempting to gain a first down in his own territory Sunday when Jets lineman Jowon Briggs took him down and Allen's face made contact with teammate O'Cyrus Torrence. He rose to his feet but went directly to the sideline, where medical personnel attended to him and backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky entered the game.

Bills coach Sean McDermott sought to minimize concerns about the injury on Monday, saying, "Yeah his nose didn't get any bigger, I don't think. I think it's always looked good to me, I think it still looks good, so I think we should be in a good spot." Allen described the play as a messy collision, saying, "I don't know what hit me. It was a knee, it was a hand, it was somebody. It just kind of came down right on the bridge of my nose and just started leaking blood."

The visor was a precautionary measure as the team ramps up preparations for Thursday night's game against the Miami Dolphins. Allen, the reigning NFL MVP, has worn a visor at various points during his career, and the practice appearance signaled he remained on track to practice and prepare with the first team.

Despite the scare, Buffalo extended its record to 2-0. Allen did not record a passing or rushing touchdown in the game but the Bills' offense produced a comfortable victory, with running back James Cook carrying much of the offensive load following Buffalo's comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens the previous week.

Medical staff evaluated Allen following the hit, and no long-term absence was reported by the team. The Bills enter the midweek practice period hoping to keep their starting quarterback in game-ready form ahead of the first divisional matchup of the season, while the coaching staff monitors any lingering effects from the collision.

The visor marks a small equipment adjustment rather than a change in Allen's role. The team will provide further clarity on his status in pregame reporting and injury designations as the Thursday game approaches.