Why did Josh Allen throw up? Explaining QB’s sickness on sideline vs. Patriots

Jake Mozarsky

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Josh Allen let it all out for the Buffalo Bills in New England, throwing for 193 yards and three touchdowns in the Bills comeback 35-31 win over Patriots. The reigning MVP continued to let it out, literally on the sidelines between drives as well.

In the midst of a high-stakes divisional matchup against his long-time rivals, multiple cameras captured the two-time MVP vomiting on the sideline, a graphic moment that has become a bizarre; while the star has gone viral for throwing up before his games, this did not seem to be routine.

Here's why Allen threw up during the Bills massive win.

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Why did Josh Allen throw up vs, Patriots?

While Allen has said that throwing up pregame is part of his ritual, this was not an expected scenario

After the game, when asked about it, Allen said that "it just happens."

*This story will be updated with the latest information.

Josh Allen stats vs. Patriots

Amidst the Drake Maye-MVP talk, Allen had to remind the NFL world who's the reigning winner. 

  • Completions:  19
  • Attempts:  28
  • Completion Percentage:  67.8%
  • Passing yards:  193
  • Passing TDs:  3
  • Rushing yards: 
  • Rushing TDs:  0

Allen had a passing touchdown in the second, third and fourth quarter as Buffalo clawed back from a 21-0 deficit.

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Is Josh Allen sick?

There's no indication that Allen was sick heading into today's contest.

The quarterback was hit multiple times throughout the day, with the game taking a physical toll on all players.

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Josh Allen baby due date

Allen and his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, recently announced that they are expecting their first child.

While they shared the happy news of the pregnancy on Dec. 12, 2025, they did not publicly share an exact due date.

Based on the general timeline of pregnancy announcements, the baby's arrival is generally expected to be sometime in the mid-2026 timeframe. The couple is keeping the specific details private for now.

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