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In the week leading up to the Wild Card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the pressure on the Buffalo Bills was immense, especially since there is no goal for the team other than the Super Bowl-anything less would be considered a failure. On top of that, the Jaguars came in as AFC South champions, riding an 8-game winning streak.
Another factor against the Bills was that they hadn't won a playoff game on the road since 1993. However, the moment arrived, and as expected, the game was far from easy. In a dramatic back-and-forth battle, Buffalo ultimately took the victory 2724, in a performance where Josh Allen proved he is and will continue to be "Superman."
Josh Allen started slowly but built momentum, finishing with 273 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and two rushing touchdowns, including the game-winning 1-yard carry. Despite the hits he took during the game, Allen continues to show his courage and has taken another step toward the team's ultimate goal: reaching Santa Clara.
Sean McDermott praised Josh Allen
The final offensive drive for the game-winning score was sensational, highlighted by a 36-yard strike to Brandin Cooks that set up the 1-yard touchdown run. Allen also connected with Dalton Kincaid on a 15-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.
There's no doubt that Sean McDermott is under pressure in his role as Head Coach, and this may be his last chance to make a playoff mark. After the victory, he had nothing but admiration for his quarterback: "When your quarterback is that type of warrior, that type of competitor... it goes through the whole team," he said.
For his part, Josh Allen demonstrated his leadership. Beyond taking the spotlight once again, the Bills' quarterback gave full credit to his teammates, knowing clearly that he needs everyone: "We're gonna play for each other. We're gonna fight to the very last second," said the MVP.
It's now or never for Josh Allen. While there are very competitive teams ahead, quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow-who have eliminated Allen in previous years, especially Mahomes, who is 40 against him in January-are not in this immediate path.