According to the NFL and NFLPA, Bills properly put Josh Allen through concussion protocol in Week 5

According to a joint statement from the NFL and the NFL Players Association on Friday, quarterback Josh Allen was correctly taken through the steps of concussion protocol during the Buffalo Bills' Week 5 loss to the Houston Texans.

In the fourth quarter of last Sunday's game, Allen was tackled as he rolled to his right. He was grabbed by the legs by Mario Edwards as Azeez Al-Shair approached from a height. As Allen fell, his head hit the turf.

The Bills' QB left the game and was examined in the sideline medical tent before being allowed to return after missing a snap. On social media, viewers immediately expressed concern that Allen had not been properly evaluated for a concussion and should not have returned to the game.

Allen was on the field for five more plays during Buffalo's final two series and threw five incomplete passes, ultimately leading to a 23-20 loss.

After the game, Allen said he was checked for an ankle injury and also a head injury.

“They reported me for hitting my head, but it felt good enough to get back in the game,” Allen said, via ESPN.

During the week, Allen was on the Bills' injury report with left hand and left ankle issues, but attended practice and there was no mention of any indication or concern about a possible concussion. However, as part of protocol, Allen was evaluated for concussion symptoms during the remainder of last Sunday's game and Monday.

The Bills (3-2) face the New York Jets (2-3) in a Week 6 AFC East matchup on Monday night.