In a commanding performance, Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 44-32 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The quarterback continued to display his dual threat ability with three touchdowns through the air. He rushed for another three in an impressive career-defining performance.
Allen was accurate, completing 19 of 30 passes for an impressive 317 yards. His presence to extend plays and get the best receivers open was on display all night long. And on the ground, he was just as devastating, scrambling for 40 yards on six carries to finish the night.
Just a few plays later, Allen threw a picturesque and perfect 43-yard touchdown pass to Tyrell Shavers. It was his first TD pass of more than 40 air yards since the conclusion of the 2022 regular season. He even caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from James Cook to cap off a beautiful evening.
Though Allen’s performance was remarkable across the board, it was not without adversity. Regardless, he posted two turnovers, consisting of two interceptions thrown that had people worried, including fans and analysts. But such was the effectiveness of Allen’s play that even with those mistakes, offensive lineman Spencer Brown was impressed.
“He had two turnovers, I think, tonight, and then he went and had six touchdowns,” – Spencer Brown
Allen’s resilience and ability to recover after those turnovers were big storylines during that game. His five completions of 15 air yards or more accounted for 134 yards and two touchdowns. This performance only serves to underscore his effectiveness in late game scenarios.
He tied Cam Newton’s record for most regular-season rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, ever, in NFL history. This achievement marks yet another incredible milestone in his already impressive career. Allen had three touchdowns in both halves, showing a diverse and well-rounded effort over the full game.
The game was a team effort, evidenced by the contributions from every player in the Bills’ expansive lineup. One of the many reasons why Allen had success with spreading the ball around was it fed all facets of the offense. He found Ty Johnson for an impressive 52-yard score on a swing pass. This play revealed his otherworldly deep threat talent as he regularly pulled off explosive plays throughout games.
Khalil Shakir, one of Allen’s targets and now a Bills teammate, said that he was fired up by the quarterback’s non-stop motivation.
“Dude’s a dog. He’s just a dog. That’s what it is,” – Khalil Shakir
Even Buffalo’s head coach Sean McDermott recognized Allen’s unique skill set early on, saying,
“There’s no need to overthink it. I mean, he’s unreal at everything he does. The best player in the league by far, and he’s going to show that every game day.” – Khalil Shakir
Even with the huge victory, Allen did not lose sight of the road before them. Speaking post-game, he told his players how vital it was to immediately turn their attention to who lay in wait just days away.
“You guys know Josh. He’s hard to stop.” – Sean McDermott
Despite the victory, Allen remained focused on the challenges ahead. Speaking after the game, he noted the importance of quickly shifting focus to their next opponent.
“We got a game Thursday night, so it’s a completely different team that we’re facing, completely different defense. Not sure what the game plan is going to look like, but we got to start fast, really wipe this one and start tomorrow on getting to Houston.” – Josh Allen
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