Allen remains calm in big spot
Buffalo’s quarterback did have a 300-yard outing, but it certainly wasn’t anything that included Allen flying out of the gate.
After the first half, Allen had only 138 yards passing. He was an efficient 11-for-16 in that time frame. The Bills did have a promising spell via Allen’s legs at times, but we didn’t see the kind of passing many have become accustomed to. It was no MVP out there.
Things turned around in a big way after halftime. Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll showed some promising adjustments heading into the second half and it was just enough. Some of that included using Allen as a rusher, but the big-time throws that seemingly took place in all 16 games for the Bills started popping up.
Allen had a perfectly-placed touchdown pass to Diggs for 36 yards which really gave the Bills a huge momentum boost. It looked identical to the one he sailed over to John Brown a week ago. Allen also completed passes to Davis for 13 yards, Beasley for 16 yards, and Diggs for 21 to keep drives rolling in the second half.
In the end, we’ve seen a more complete game from the Bills’ signal caller in 2020. But what this game really should do for Allen is take that monkey off his back.
Like the Bills as a franchise, Allen got his first-career playoff win. In terms of the club, it was their first since around the time the QB was born…
Questionable moments aside (such as his fumble that was saved by Daryl Williams in the fourth quarter), grabbing this victory should be a weight off Allen’s shoulders. That loss to the Texans a year ago really seemed to weigh on him and now it’s a thing in the distance past.
That Allen to Diggs connection. 👌
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