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I too would give it to Hughes, but still, great thing and congrats to him! It was fun to watch him. Though when he slammed Cousins I was sure he'd get the RTP call. Glad he didn't, it was a highlight moment for sure. What I can't wait to see, say in the next 3 games, is who are the "real Bills"? The first 6 quarter doormats Bills or the destroyers of the last 6? We all hope it wasn't a fluke but what's to come! Sure there were tons of lucky bounces that won't happen like that often, but the relentless pressure was real. Great coverage too. No Gaines and Davis and it didn't show. Poyer and Hyde were also back to form.

This And I'm not big on the useless "What ifs". Allen and Tre are here, Mahomes is with the Chiefs, and it ain't changing this year or the next!

That first preseason game and this last one... he can't seem to catch deep balls and he seems to be a guy that separates for that. It probably CAN be improved and drilled into him though. He's here now so let's go for it. Josh needs some deep threats to make good sue of his cannon arm. In practice use a machine for Forster. No need to give Allen a shoulder issue.

Exactly! He was decent. Some dropped passes in the end zone (Josh Allen is not alone), and the first pick or even the first two were not all on him - third one was brutal. Though the Steelers also dropped some INTs but then again, it felt like he was throwing every play! His rally saved his job for sure, otherwise he might have become backup again.

I agree. I've felt that way since the first preseason. He just has too many upsides. And while I don't put too much stock on the combine, the fact he had a super high wonderlic score, combined with his drive/work ethic, certainly bodes well! And who else chuckles a bit inside on 3rd and 14, 3rd and 20? Seems totally doable with this guys at the helm! Though like Romo I did agree with the traditional draw play when they were deep in their own zone. But overall we sense that these are just like 3rd and 8s for most QBs. Fun.

To me Allen has been fairly consistent. Of course in the Chargers game his inaccuracy was real and concerning - real as opposed to parroting of scouting reports. Weird he had none of these yesterday. Or for that matter that the Bills' D turned from doormat to destroyers. Who can figure this team? LOL Most of Allen's flaw will improve with experience and he has enough strengths to be a good QB right now. Impressive.

Romo's comment was great. Just sling it! He was spot on with his advice. A 50 yard INT is like a punt. But overthrow it if in doubt. He's got such an arm we have to see at least 2 such deep throws per game. Even this miss and Foster's drop open up the field. Defenses have to account for those giant throws.

It really was. 1st and goal at the one that turned into 4th down The long pass to Foster was tougher but still, one you'd expect a NFL level WR to make... Even a high one on the sidelines that he stepped out of bounds (I don't recall to whom). Tougher than the rest, but we see so many WRs doing the great tip toe moves.

Exactly. Done? Doormats? Hell no. Beatable? Hell yes For years I've wanted the Bills to beat a PRIME Brady and Bellichick. Not wishing they simply retired as too many Bills fans do. What kind of lack of competitive spirit is that? Well, Brady is as sharp as ever, and BB as good. Yet their team is weaker and beating them on MNF and at home would be SSSSWWWWWWEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTT

After the first pre-season game, I thought he was gone already. But then they only have one cut now at the end...and he managed to make the team. As mentioned, it is at least because he gets open! At the very least that stretches the field but yeah, catching the damn ball would be nice

I have been saying for a while now to use Shady that way (as mentioned in original post). AND use some sets with both him and Ivory present, keep the defenses guessing! Daboll actually used Ivory yesterday exactly as we suggest he'd use Shady so good progress. In the fist half. Second was more straight ahead pounding, and that what was needed. I really loved the playcalling in the first half. At last! And it showed "zip it" type of plays is better suited for Allen's skills and mindset than "cute" plays. It was a good idea to use'em but now Daboll should know better how to use his star QB to cater to his strong points and limit his weaknesses. And since TEs are plentiful and RBs a strength, use more sets as the Bears are doing. Not rocket science!

Ha ha. Love reading the doom comments prior to the game. Was I betting on a Bills win? No, of course, but damn it, keep the fighting spirit! Romo is really THE best out there. And I loved the presnap reads he suggested Josh learn. I hope he gets to see the game with Romo's comments

Normal to doubt the Bills. Have you read THIS board and the comments from (supposedly) fans? Thinks is, we don't know what the team is. They get blown out then they crush. Only the the 2nd half of the Chargers game was it even. The defense is really something. Between those first 6 quarters and the last 6, could it be more different? Let's hope the latter is the accurate play as it was fun to watch! Anybody recall that QB pressure from the Bills D in the last 5-8 years? As for Allen, IMO he has been the real deal since he stepped on the field. And his WRs still can't catch!

That's what I thought too. No fault on Tre, but the helmets did collide... Only way to avoid is to tackle low and then they can say you lead with the helmet...

Hard to say that caused a season ending knee injury!

I liked it. Varied plays, passes on 1st downs including long ones, small passes to the flats to Ivory, etc. At last it was creative. And quite obvious more "zip it" plays are what is needed for Josh. Cute plays didn't work. Some of his touch pass play were simply dropped. I didn't think we can judge if they were too conservative in the 2nd half. If the Vikings had sown life and they had remained like that, sure, blame them. But as they continued to beat themselves, perfect approach IMO. And think about it: no real running game to speak of and no WRs, again - drops galore and hardly relied on. Hell Benjamin got credited for a catch on what was yet another drop. Yet they scored 27 points! Touchdown reception by a TE and the long pass play was by a running back. The Bills' D won't deliver this field position time and time again, but imagine what that offense can do with a McCoy that gets his yards and some wideouts that finally catch passes!

And a groin injury slows you down. People are pathetic when looking for negative stuff Edit: and thread title is a great question. The pass rush in the 2nd half of last game and this game, compared to the other 6 quarters... I mean it's like two different teams. Yes schemes and playcalling matter, but to this extent?

I recall many "experts" putting him among the top picks. Some even at #1. And most placed him with the Top 5 QBs to go. It's a few that said "project" and "bust" that the gloom'n'doom posters hatched on.

I hope he does do it again! Just not when there are other defenders just after as in this case. In his postgame interview you can sense he would do it again to win. I prefer that to the QB sneak that was planned. No, not the goal line one, which was perfect, the other one. He was getting ragdolled. Overall he took very little bumps and he got them as sacks, not as a runner.

Oh come on now. Just as I was to write how great his gameplan had been. First half or course, but they weren't too conservative in the 2nd half IMO, not that we can say for sure. I'm sure they would have open it up again had the Vikings shown life... and they didn't need to. Think about it: no real running game to speak of and no WRs, again - drops galore and hardly relied on. Hell Benjamin got credited for a catch on what was yet another drop. Yet they scored 27 points! Touchdown reception by a TE and the long pass play was by a running back. The Bills' D won't deliver this field position time and time again, but imagine what that offense can do with a McCoy that gets his yards and some wideouts that finally catch passes!

On to the next half. I hope all the "Allen is a bust" downers WILL SHUT UP He'll have rough growing pains to come for sure but that dude is as legit as any other top pick

That kicker is MONEY And is there a better commentator than Romo? I hope Allen watches the game with all the advice he's providing him!

Hell yeah! Hughes, Kyle and Trent were all there! I love too that when they did the screen the secondary was all over it even if it did look well set up Let's give a shout to the coaches too!

Just imagine indeed! Still, keep thowing

2 rushing TDs so far from Allen! Let the dude run it too