Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Josh Allen's hat had special story behind it before Bills' 'TNF' matchup

By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Sep 18, 2025 6:56 PM ET

Before the Buffalo Bills hosted the Miami Dolphins on "Thursday Night Football," quarterback Josh Allen arrived at Highmark Stadium donning a unique hat designed by a 15-year-old patient from Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo.

#Bills QB Josh Allen is in the house, and rocking his custom @RoswellOCHPeds patient-designed cap, for Thursday Night Football against the Dolphins.

Tonight’s hat is designed by a 15-year old patient named MaKenzie!#BillsMafia @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/RanjFioB5H
— Jonathan Acosta (@_jacosta) September 18, 2025

The hat was one of nine that Allen will wear before home games this season, which patients at Oishei Children's Hospital designed. After each match, the hats will be auctioned off, and the proceeds will be donated to the Patricia Allen Fund, which is a charity that Allen started to support pediatric critical care. Thursday night's hat was designed by a patient named MaKenzie.

Before tonight’s game, Josh Allen wore a @NewEraCap hat designed by a patient at Buffalo’s Oishei Children’s Hospital. After each home game, Allen’s hat will be auctioned off to support the Patricia Allen Fund. This week’s hat was designed by MaKenzie; fans can bid on it at… pic.twitter.com/15vyQhp7I5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2025

Allen has thrown for 542 yards and two touchdowns through two games this season. The reigning NFL MVP also has 89 rushing yards and a pair of scores on the ground. Allen should have a bit of added motivation as the Bills look to improve to 3-0.

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