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Josh Allen’s heroics helped the Buffalo Bills secure a 31-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday.
The Bills were able to prevail and advance to the divisional round during a cold afternoon in Buffalo, marking the team’s fourth consecutive trip to the second round of the playoffs. The Steelers were only able to muster 324 yards of offense, recording just seven points at the half.
On the other hand, Allen was dominant through the air as well as on the ground. He passed for 203 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception, adding 74 more yards and another score on the ground. This included an incredible 52-yard scramble that helped the Bills open up a 21-0 lead that they would not relinquish for the rest of the contest.
Bleacher Report @BleacherReport
JOSH ALLEN 52-YARD TD RUN 🤯😱
Buffalo Bills PR @BuffaloBillsPR
Josh Allen runs it 52 yards for a touchdown, marking Allen’s longest career run (regular season & playoffs).
Allen spread the ball all over the field, completing passes to seven different receivers. Buffalo’s run game also dominated Pittsburgh’s front seven, as James Cook racked up 79 yards on 18 carries.
NFL fans were amazed by Allen’s performance in particular.
NFL @NFL
And now Allen to Kincaid for 6!
A perfect start for @JoshAllenQB and the @BuffaloBills.
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Josh Allen is in playoff mode 😤
15/21
146 YDS
3 TOT TDsBills lead 21-7 at half pic.twitter.com/XxWxrZqyif
Hänsel @UberHansen
Josh Allen officially has the same number of Postseason touchdown passes as…Steve Young.
Colin Cowherd @ColinCowherd
For those missing the game, let me briefly recap what’s happened….Josh Allen.
LeShawn Jerman @warloc6
We have the MVP in BUFFALO!!! I want a recount right now🤣🤣🤣. Playoff Josh Allen Activated💪🏿. Tell me he’s not the 2nd best QB in football. This is Too Easy! Everyone reading this tweet has the privilege of watching Playoff Josh. You’re all welcome. I’m about to LOSE IT🦬🤯😬✌🏿
Thad Brown @thadbrown7
Josh Allen now has the longest #Bills playoff run in team history.
Not by a QB.
Not for a TD.
Longest. Period.
OptaSTATS @OptaSTATS
Josh Allen of the @BuffaloBills is the first player in NFL history to throw 3+ TD passes while also rushing for 70+ yards and a TD in a postseason game.
The Bills will face a familiar foe in the divisional round, as Buffalo is set to host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. This will be the third postseason matchup between Allen and two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes.
