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BillsBeat - September 12, 2023

Report card: Passing game, coaching get 'F' grades after ugly loss

‘All that talk about how laser focused Allen was coming into the 2023 season fell awfully flat Monday night. He was, in a word, awful against the Jets. Throwing into double coverage down the middle of the field, not once, but twice. To be fair, the Bills’ offensive line is no match for the Jets’ defensive front, but that doesn’t totally excuse Allen. According to football analyst Warren Sharp, Allen was pressured on just 26% of his dropbacks Monday, which was the 10th-lowest of any quarterback in Week 1. Despite that, he was hit nine times (third most) and sacked five times (fifth most). That speaks to decision making. Allen went 8 of 9 for 54 yards in the first quarter, then finished the game 21 of 32, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt and throwing three picks in the process. Stefon Diggs looked every bit the part of a No. 1 receiver, finishing with 10 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown, but he didn’t get much help, as nobody else finished with more than four catches.’

Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills implode in terrible overtime loss to New York Jets

‘Folks, we’ve all lived through some gruesome losses with the Bills, and there’s another to add to the ignominious list.’

Bills Report Card: Josh Allen was horrendous with four turnovers, handed game to Jets

‘As I said, Allen was awful. He was under duress, yes, because the offensive line struggled mightily with the Jets’ tremendous front line. They registered five sacks, nine QB hits and forced a killer fumble. But even when he had time, Allen just made too many bad decisions and it killed his team.’

Buffalo Bills lose opener to NY Jets 22-13 in OT after a stinker from Josh Allen

‘The Jets shut the Bills out for most of the second half, scoring 13 unanswered points to take a lead with just under two minutes remaining. Allen mustered a drive to get the Bills within field goal range, and Tyler Bass dinked it through off the upright from 50 yards.’

Josh Allen, Bills melt down in brutal loss to Aaron Rodgers-less Jets on MNF (instant observations)

‘Allen’s protection was brutal, which didn’t help things for the Bills quarterback. He was hit eight times and sacked five times, often looking to escape the pocket before he had a chance to move to his second or third reads. Arguably the worst play of the night for Allen, who had a bunch, was a fumble after the Jets tied the game at 13 late in the fourth quarter. He fumbled the snap on the first play of the next drive, recovered the ball, and then fumbled it again as he was tackled. The Jets recovered and scored a field goal to take their first lead of the game.’

After loss to Jets, Bills’ Josh Allen has harsh words for the man responsible: himself

‘This time around, Allen said he planned on trusting his teammates and not putting the ball in harm’s way. Then the game started and that plan went out the window.’

Did Jets get away with a trip on game-winning punt return vs. Bills?

‘Game over, but only because of a missed call on the field. Quintin Morris was tripped or leg whipped by a Jets player on Gipson’s return. The leg whip comes near the 25-yard line.’

Bills turn in putrid performance, fall to Rodgers-less Jets on opening night

‘Before and after the final drive of regulation, Bills quarterback Josh Allen was atrocious on Monday night, finishing 29 of 41 for 236 yards passing and a touchdown against 3 interceptions, all of which were recorded by Jets safety Jordan Whitehead, in one of the most lackluster efforts of his career.’

Seven Takeaways: A lot to discuss after Bills embarrasing loss to Jets, starting with Allen’s awful night

‘When the dust settles after Buffalo’s embarrassing effort on Monday night, the Bills will be just 0-1 and still have 16 regular season games remaining. There is still plenty of time to get things back on track as they work toward accomplishing their ultimate goal — claiming a Super Bowl title. But judging on their performance from Monday night, this team has plenty of questions to answer before it places itself in the championship conversation, and everything starts with the lackluster performance of the team’s franchise quarterback.’

Josh Allen's turnovers haunt Bills in stunning loss to Jets

‘Allen played arguably his worst game since his rookie season, throwing three interceptions — all to Jets safety Jordan Whitehead — and losing a fumble, with three turnovers in the second half and two on back-to-back pays.’

Sabato: Robert Saleh's Jets defense solves Bills by testing Josh Allen's patience

‘All three of his interceptions — which were caught by Jets safety Jordan Whitehead — were head-scratching. He wasn’t throwing into coverage all night nor were passes being deflected. Allen just made three isolated throws that caught by Whitehead, two of which came in Jets territory.’

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Monday Night Football highlights: Jets win OT thriller vs. Bills; Aaron Rodgers hurt

‘Behind safety Jordan Whitehead’s three interceptions off Bills quarterback Josh Allen, New York’s defense anchored the team and allowed backup Zach Wilson and the offense to hang around and make enough plays to set up a game-tying field goal late in the fourth quarter. Bills quarterback Josh Allen, however, led a nine-play, 43-yard drive that ended with Buffalo placekicker Tyler Bass doinking through a 50-yard kick to tie the game, sending it into overtime.’

Josh Allen's four-turnover meltdown proves costly in Bills' overtime loss to Jets

‘Josh Allen completed more than 70% of his passes against the New York Jets during the Buffalo Bills’ 2023 season opener on “Monday Night Football.” The problem for the Bills quarterback is that he also connected with Jets safety Jordan Whitehead on three occasions, tying his career high for interceptions in one game.’

Jets lose Aaron Rodgers to an Achilles tendon injury, then rally to stun Bills 22-16 in overtime

‘“I cost our team tonight,” said Allen, who was 29 of 41 for 236 yards and a touchdown to Stefon Diggs. “It sucks when you feel like the reason, and I am the reason we lost.”’

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