There must be something in the water at MetLife Stadium.
In the fourth quarter of his team's 22-16 overtime loss to the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen coughed up the ball after running into his own man.
New York Jets @nyjetsMADNESS AT METLIFE. JETS BALL!!!<a href="">#BUFvsNYJ</a> on ESPN <a href="">
Former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez knows the feeling.
Mark Sanchez @Mark_SanchezJosh Allen just ran into his own guy and fumbled… weird 🤷🏻♂️
Allen was at least spared the indignity a full "Butt Fumble." He didn't run headlong into his lineman's gluteus maximus, lose possession, and watch the opposing team return the fumble for a touchdown.
That was the fate that befell Sanchez in a 2012 game against the New England Patriots.
NFL Legacy @NFLLegacySix years ago today: the Butt Fumble. <a href="">
Allen's fumble was probably a six or seven out of 10 on the "Butt Fumble" scale.
His turnover did give New York a short field, which it used to set up a 30-yard field goal by Greg Zuerlein to jump ahead 16-13. It was a gift the Jets' Aaron Rodgers-less offense needed as they struggled to move the ball, gaining only 289 yards on the night.
Unfortunately for Sanchez, his legacy continues to live on.
