Allen is so strong that many players over the years have come up with mysterious illnesses or injuries the week prior to having to play the perennial Pro Bowler, an ailment that defenders call “Allen-itis.”

“It got to the point where you’d see guys pull up with some fake injury in the fourth quarter the week before he’d have to play Larry,” Giants Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan once said. “It’s sad. You’re watching film and he hurts so many guys on film that his opponents don’t want to deal with him.”

Other team executives and coaches admit that some of their players have fallen down or flopped aside just to get out of Allen’s way. His legend has certainly helped as his skills and body have aged.

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