Allen missed a wide open Knox on the final play

[blitzboy54]

This point got made ad nauseum last night. It doesn't matter because OPI was called. They would have had a 4th and 16 I guess but kind of dumb thing to focus on after that tire fire. 

[somnus00]

Allen isn't perfect. He'll miss things from time to time. But it's "easy" to see a wide open Knox when you have the benefit of a camera 30ft in the air and you don't have 4 300 lb men running free at you.

 

I couldn't see which DT stunted to that side, but he was literally between Josh and Knox when Josh looked that way. I doubt he could see him.

[ShakAttack]

1 hour ago, wppete said:

 

 

I blame it on Gabe Davis and his second foot.

 

If he catches that pass in bounds, suddenly you have one of the most unbelievable and spectacular game winning drives in Josh Allen’s career, and this entire narrative never happens… Least not this week.

 

Ugh… seriously though, when I think about this game, I flash back to that one play. That was the opportunity right there. As Dawkins said afterwards “game of inches”

[90sBills]

Allen had guys in his face. He had to rush that pass. 

[Hawaii50]

1 hour ago, Guns N' Rosen said:

There was some real Texas home cookin' during that game 

What about the non working play clock?  That seemed to mess up several bills plays and if I remember correctly wedidn't score on that drive.  How often do we see that happen in a game? Never.

Edited 1 hour ago by Hawaii50

[SCBills]

We don’t have anyone that can win one on one, but Beasley was here with Diggs and Sanders back when our GM cared about WR’s, so I can see where he’s coming from.  

 

He’s also correct that all we run is mesh routes and defenses are completely keyed in on them.   When the pass rush comes quick, Josh just has to guess who might pop open. 
 

Thanks Dion!

 

 

[PoundingDog]

The play before, Texan DE made a great play. I believe if Shakir would get the ball, i see he would get to inside 5 yard line if not outright score.

 

The last play, they got the defender into a conflict state (maybe due to Gabe's foul). Allen saw it and it should be TD to Palmer, but he under threw, maybe the result of  rushing the throw. Shades of the Miami game endzone INT. 

 

This is the season we are having, even though I won't say the main reason Bills are where they are because of Allen's play, but Allen is certainly not what he was last year. Even he admitted that his mechanics is off several games, and that last throw is certainly a case where he is flatfooted, not an ideal throwing position. 

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

4 hours ago, ShakAttack said:

 

True... but of all our WRs... Palmer is likely the best route runner with decent ability to separate. 

 

There have been a lot of instances this season in which Palmer has been open, but Allen isn't looking his way and/or just doesn't throw to him.

 

Not sure if it's the lack of chemistry and reps playing together or what.  Allen definitely seems like the type of QB that needs time to build trust and chemistry with his receivers.  I think Shakir is a good example of that.  Diggs hit the ground running and the connection with Allen was there from Day 1, but I remember hearing about how Diggs was always talking to Allen during his first off-season with the Bills and working extra hard to develop chemistry, so that obviously helps.

Allen also missed a wide open Gabe Davis streaking down the side line on the Hawes check down. I cannot wait until the All 22 film comes out. He is missing receivers, but pointing that out you might as well be criticizing Jesus on this forum 

[Success]

One of the things that I've always given Beane credit for is building a magnificent O-line.

 

I haven't seen that line lately.  Last night in particular was brutal. I get that it was an elite defense - but Allen was under duress the entire evening.  

 

He had so little time, and still managed to get us in a position to win.  Missing a guy on one play that wouldn't have counted anyway is hardly something to even talk about.

 

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

6 minutes ago, PoundingDog said:

The play before, Texan DE made a great play. I believe if Shakir would get the ball, i see he would get to inside 5 yard line if not outright score.

 

The last play, they got the defender into a conflict state (maybe due to Gabe's foul). Allen saw it and it should be TD to Palmer, but he under threw, maybe the result of  rushing the throw. Shades of the Miami game endzone INT. 

 

This is the season we are having, even though I won't say the main reason Bills are where they are because of Allen's play, but Allen is certainly not what he was last year. Even he admitted that his mechanics is off several games, and that last throw is certainly a case where he is flatfooted, not an ideal throwing position. 

He looks slower, more flustered, and is not going through his progressions correctly. My OP is a small sample of an even bigger problem. He is regressing and a lot of that has to do with the line and receivers, (Brady’s playing as well but that hook & lateral was a thing of beauty) but there are plays to be made. The Bills were in position to win. 

3 hours ago, Tulsabillsfanz said:

It’s easy to post criticism like this thread if you pretend everything’s in slow motion and you can instantly reposition your body and throw.  Knox came open after the throwing motion was started.  
 

More importantly, it was 4th down and Josh knew he had to QUICKLY get the ball out before the Houston defender diving at his legs resulted in his 9th sack.  Getting sacked on 4th down at the end of games happens to NFL QBs more than people realize. We’re just accustomed to Josh NOT doing that.  
 

Josh played a good game considering the constant heavy pass rush and getting hit over and over. I’m just glad he avoided getting injured. 

Sacked 7 times and 2 picks. He did not have a good game by any standards. Was it all on him ? No, but he missed some guys. I will revisit this when the All 22 film is released.