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NFL Announces Punishment Over Josh Allen Incident on Saturday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Oct 11, 2025 5:55 PM ET

The Buffalo Bills are looking to earn a victory over the Atlanta Falcons, led by quarterback Josh Allen and head coach Sean McDermott.

Buffalo is coming off a loss to the New England Patriots. After beginning the season with four straight wins, all eyes are on the matchup against the Falcons so the Bills can stay afloat at the top of the AFC East.

In their last matchup against the Patriots, Allen was involved in a controversial incident.

Patriots' Cory Durden was flagged during the game for a hit on the quarterback in the head/neck area. The play ultimately cost Durden $5,722 after the league reviewed the play.

On Saturday, Durden's punishment was announced by the NFL for the unnecessary roughness designation on Josh Allen.

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Several other players received punishments from last weekend's play in the NFL landscape.

These players include: Trevon Diggs, Marquise Brown, Brock Wright, Joe Bachie, Marlowe Wax, Byron Murphy, Joshua Farmer and Leonard Williams.

Josh Allen wound up finishing the matchup against the New England Patriots with two touchdowns and 253 yards with a 71.0 completion percenatge.

So far this season, Allen has posted nine touchdowns and 1,217 yards. He's also made an impact on the ground with three touchdowns and 212 rushing yards.

Josh Allen will look to defeat the Atlanta Falcons when they play on Sunday in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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