It may have been a chilly, snow-filled afternoon in Buffalo, but Josh Allen brought the heat on the gridiron. The Bills quarterback added to his impressive postseason resume with another outstanding playoff performance, this time coming in a 31-17 win over the Steelers in the AFC wild-card round.
The Bills go as Allen goes. That’s been evident since the towering quarterback emerged as an elite, dual-threat option under center a few seasons ago. During the regular season this year, Allen struggled with turnovers, putting Buffalo in a bad spot as the calendar flipped to November. However, like he always seems to do, Allen bounced back, getting hot at the right time.
With the defense’s injury issues continuing to pile up, the Bills will need Allen to go into superhero mode yet again next week when the team welcomes Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs for a divisional round showdown.
Here is more on Allen’s performance against the Steelers.
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Allen’s turnover issues have been well-documented this season. The dynamic Bills quarterback continued to put up monster numbers in the regular season, but interceptions were a major problem for him. His 18 picks ranked second in the league, and he only managed two games without throwing one during the regular season.
However, those issues were non-existent on Monday. Allen completed the contest against the Steelers with no interceptions or fumbles, marking only his third game all year without a turnover. In total, Allen completed 21 of his 30 pass attempts for 203 yards and three touchdowns.
He hit both his tight ends, Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid, for scores in the first quarter, and also added a touchdown pass to Khalil Shakir in the fourth frame.
DAWSON KNOX FOR SIX!
Tight ends going back-to-back.
HOW IS THIS REAL?!?!
Allen also added 74 yards on the ground, highlighted by an impressive 52-yard rushing score in the second quarter. It stands as the second-longest touchdown run by a quarterback in NFL playoff history.
JOSH ******* ALLEN!
POV: You’re on the sideline for that insane Josh Allen touchdown.
Josh Allen’s performance against the Steelers showcased his growth as a quarterback and his ability to rise to the occasion in big games. With no turnovers and four total touchdowns, Allen proved that he can be a game-changer for the Bills.
As the team prepares to face the Chiefs in the divisional round, Allen’s performance will once again be crucial. The Bills will need him to continue his impressive play and lead the team to victory against a tough Kansas City defense.
Buffalo fans have seen Allen’s potential throughout the season, and his playoff performance only solidifies his status as a rising star in the NFL. With his arm strength, mobility, and improved decision-making, Allen has become a force to be reckoned with.
The Bills’ success in the postseason will heavily rely on Josh Allen’s ability to perform at a high level. If he can continue to play like he did against the Steelers, the Bills have a real shot at making a deep playoff run.
So, Bills Mafia, get ready to rally behind your quarterback as he leads the team into battle against the Chiefs. Josh Allen is ready to bring the heat once again and take the Bills one step closer to their Super Bowl dreams.