Buffalo Bills fans kept waiting for Josh Allen to enter Superman mode on Thursday night, but the Houston Texans defense shoved a fistful of kryptonite in his face, again and again. The reigning MVP was sacked a shocking eight times for 70 yards in a 23-19 road loss. Following a bounce-back, six-touchdown performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday, he looked jarringly mortal in NRG Stadium. One particular hit made a strong impression on him.

Texans star defensive end Will Anderson Jr. crushed Allen from behind early in the game, temporarily forcing him into a vulnerable state. The dual-threat quarterback took a bit longer to get back on his feet but did not leave the field. He explained what he was feeling immediately after the brutal sack.

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