Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen got away with one of his biggest flaws in win over New England Patriots
Sunday's game against the New England Patriots wasn't nearly as dominating as many Bills fans would have wanted to see, and that includes the performance of quarterback Josh Allen, who we're well accustomed to seeing playing lights out, high-scoring football.Against the Patriots, Allen finished 16/29 for 154 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. His 55% […]
Sunday's game against the New England Patriots wasn't nearly as dominating as many Bills fans would have wanted to see, and that includes the performance of quarterback Josh Allen, who we're well accustomed to seeing playing lights out, high-scoring football.
Against the Patriots, Allen finished 16/29 for 154 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. His 55% completion percentage was his lowest in a game since Week 5 at Houston. It wasn't the showing we wanted to see.
Allen was often running around, playing off script, and launching a moon ball down the field on a wing and a prayer. At one point, Allen and the Bills had the ball before halftime, attempting to go for the ever-lovely double dip opportunity. With 47 seconds left in the half, Buffalo had the ball at their own 44-yard line.
On 1st and 10, Allen failed to complete a 15-yard pass to Dalton Kincaid. On 2nd and 10, Allen failed to complete a 31-yard pass to Ty Johnson. On 3rd and 10, Allen failed to complete a 36-yard pass attempt to Khalil Shakir. Punt.
The decision making in this game left a lot to be desired, which makes zero sense with how dominant the offense has been in recent weeks. You could go so far as to say that it was borderline reckless.
The Buffalo Bills offense is at its best when everything is clicking, when the play calling is creative, and when it features plenty of easy, on-time completions for Allen. The team is full of playmakers that can do damage after the catch, so use it.
We know Allen is an alien, and making the miraculous happen is what makes him remarkable, but when he's playing backyard football on a high percentage of snaps, its not the most efficient or productive version of this offense.
His best games have included a high percentage of efficiency, with Allen picking and choosing his spots with more discretion as to when he was going to put on the cape. The Bills will want to see Allen play more within the system going forward.
Buffalo Bills’ victory over the New England Patriots falls short of delivering good vibes
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