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‘He leads the NFL in passing TDs (5) and passer rating (117.9) in the two-minute drill (final two minutes of each half). With numbers like that, Allen will keep the momentum going with another statement win on Sunday.’

‘Hertel Avenue has since been co-opted as a homage to Allen, with Rory Allen of ZoomBuffalo.com masterminding Hurdle Avenue’s creation. Allen explained that the Bills-related stunts he has pulled — he also created a cardboard cutout of Allen to put over the Allentown welcome sign — are not a means of promoting his business, but instead of celebrating Allen and the Bills’ success.’

‘Poyer is reportedly expected to be cleared to fly soon, so this may have been the only trip he’ll have to jump in a van instead of a plane this season. It also helps that Buffalo is now on the bye Week 7, which gives Poyer even more time to recuperate. Buffalo’s next road game isn’t until Week 9 when they travel to MetLife Stadium to face the Jets on Nov. 6.’

‘Gabe Davis’ speed was also on display once more, and Allen showcased his trust to all the outlets, including Dawson Knox, with crunch-time bombs and bullets. Defensively, Taron Johnson deserves credit for jumping Mahomes’ off-balance throw into double coverage to seal the game. But Von Miller was just as pivotal, logging two sacks and keeping Mahomes on the move.’

‘Entertainment counts for something! They produce more wow plays than any other QBs in the NFL, which gives them a leg up on any rivalry. Both have rocket arms, and on any given Sunday you might see Allen hurdle a defender or Mahomes make an incredible off-balance throw. They rank 1-2 in touchdown passes outside the pocket since 2020 and their performance when under fire is second to none. They rank 1-2 in passer rating when pressured this season. Mahomes has more touchdown passes when pressured (six) than Matthew Stafford has overall (five). Allen’s passer rating when pressured (116.8) would lead the NFL in all situations. Statistically at least, he’s better with a 300-pound pass rusher in his face than any QB is in all circumstances. Let that sink in.’

‘Therefore, that data for this study begins in 2020, when Allen and the Bills began to ascend into the Mahomesian and Chiefs stratosphere, and really, started to make this debate a serious one. Also, starting in 2020 provides a 53-game sample size for Allen, which is safely out of flash-in-the-pan territory. Plus, these more recent figures serve as better indicators than 2018 or 2019 when attempting to determine how Allen plays now.’

‘The Bills got an All-Pro cornerback, a two-time Pro Bowl linebacker, a Pro Bowl left tackle and a solid reserve defensive back as a result of the Mahomes deal. Jones is also still in the league and is on his third team, yet is a starting wide receiver. Buffalo was also able to draft its franchise quarterback in Josh Allen in 2018, but the core players of a dominant defense and a good left tackle came as a result of the trade down with Kansas City.’

‘”I always call right after the game. When we play at the same time, I call him first to see what he’s gonna say, to see his reaction because I know how my brother is,” Dalvin said, via the Buffalo News. “I FaceTime him and then watch his game at night to see what he does.”‘

‘Defensively, the Bills were able to successfully disguise their coverages. They made Najee Harris and the Steelers’ running game a non-factor, as Pittsburgh rushed for just 54 yards on 17 carries. And Kaiir Elam, adding to the success of the Bills’ rookies on Sunday, recorded his first career interception near the end of the first half.’

‘Allen and Davis teamed up for another score in the second quarter, with Davis making a one-handed catch for a 62-yard touchdown as Buffalo increased its lead to 17-3.’

‘”Why’s he looking at the spread? Nobody looks at the spread of the game. Like, nobody’s looking at none of that. We’re just getting ready to play the Steelers. Don’t try to get fake mad. Don’t try to get crazy on us. Nobody thinks you’re underdogs, Kenny. Don’t do it.”‘

‘”He’s Von Miller. Some guys are aliens visiting from another planet and that’s just the reality of it,” Tomlin said, via Pro Football Talk. “Man, in the National Football League, you’ve got to respect all these guys — they’re all freaky. But some guys are even freaky in our setting. And he’s just one of those guys. He always has been since he came out of [Texas] A&M, moving changing and running like a corner.”‘

‘Crowder signed a one-year deal with the Bills this offseason as an option for Josh Allen in the slot. Before landing in Buffalo, the 29-year-old spent the previous three seasons in New York with the Jets and further back began his career with Washington. Last year, he caught 51 passes for 447 yards and two touchdowns. Through four games, Crowder hauled in six of his 13 targets for 60 yards, while largely playing behind Isaiah McKenzie, who also left this game due to a head injury.’

‘Josh Allen was also heroic in the comeback victory. His start was shaky, with an interception on his first drive along with a trio of three-and-outs in the first half. The final drive before halftime catalyzed Buffalo’s surge, and the offense did a 180 in the third and fourth quarters. Allen lost slot receiver Isaiah McKenzie due to concussion and labored through at least three drops from his receivers in the rain. It didn’t matter. Allen was the Bills leading rusher with 70 yards on 11 carries, including a 4-yard scamper on a fourth-and-1 on a field goal drive in the third quarter, and the game-tying touchdown in the fourth. Once he settled in, Allen played fantastically in the rain.’

‘Buffalo recently lost star safety Micah Hyde for the season due to a neck injury and has also been dealing with injuries to corners Tre’Davious White, Dane Jackson, and Christian Benford. In last week’s loss to Miami, All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer was held out due to a foot injury, so this Super Bowl contender is awfully banged up in the secondary.’