‘Allen was the difference. He completed 26 of 35 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs had six catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. Allen’s other touchdown pass went to tight end Dawson Knox. Tyler Bass made two field goals, including a 54-yarder with less than nine minutes remaining.’
Archives for January 10, 2021
Bills Beat Colts 27-24 For 1st Playoff Win In 25 Years
‘In a season in which the Bills busted numerous slumps, Allen became Buffalo’s first starter in a quarter century to win a playoff game. And Hyde ensured the Bills wouldn’t endure another second-half collapse as happened last year in a wild-card loss to Houston, or last-second touchdown.’
Lucky Few Bills Fans Eager To Cheer On Team From Stands
‘Having to be screened for COVID-19 and not being able to enjoy tailgating were small prices to pay for being the first to attend a Bills home game this season.’
Bills Receiver Cole Beasley Active For Colts Wild-Card Game
‘Beasley’s return means the Bills will have their starting trio of receivers playing for the first time since a 32-30 loss at Arizona on Nov. 15. Buffalo’s third starter, John Brown, returned last week after missing five games with a knee injury and stint on the reserve-COVID-19 list.’
Buffalo Bills hold off Indianapolis Colts for first playoff win since 1995
‘Allen, 24, improved significantly from his first playoff game last season, completing 26 of 35 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns, adding 54 yards and another score on the ground. He became the youngest player in NFL history to throw for 300 yards and complete 70% of his passes in a playoff game, per ESPN Stats & Information research.’
Why the Bills’ wild-card win over the Colts should make AFC playoff teams nervous: What Buffalo learned on its winning streak
‘After you spend weeks blowing out everybody, sometimes you forget that it isn’t always that easy. The Indianapolis Colts did the Bills the favor of reminding them without beating them, and that could be bad news for the rest of the AFC playoff field.’
Bills’ Josh Allen hits Stefon Diggs with 35-yard TD strike
‘On second-and-3 from the Colts’ 3-yard line, Allen took the snap on what looked like a designed run but was quickly met by Indianapolis defenders Tyquan Lewis and Anthony Walker. Allen scrambled to his right and stayed upright just long enough to see Knox wide open in the end zone. As he was being brought to the ground, Allen heaved the ball toward Knox, who caught it with nobody around him.’
Buffalo Bills wide receivers Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley to play vs. Indianapolis Colts
‘Diggs was limited in practice for most of the week. He told reporters earlier in the week he was “cool,” suggesting his status was never in question.’
Bills overcome Colts despite controversial replay in Indy’s favor during AFC wild-card game’s final minute
‘While Rivers quickly got his offense back to the line-of-scrimmage, the Bills were awarded a timeout just before the Colts snapped the ball. The timeout gave the officials time to review the play, which surprisingly was not overturned. What was more surprising was the Bills not losing a timeout after the officials reviewed the play.’
Bills vs. Colts score: Josh Allen shines, Buffalo ‘D’ preserves late lead as Bills advance to Divisional Round
‘Play of the game: No question about it: Allen’s first TD, a pass to Dawson Knox to put Buffalo up 7-3, was his best improvised play in a while. What began as a designed QB run turned into an under-duress scoring toss that set the tone for the Bills’ offense early.’
Josh Allen’s incredible improvisation secures Bills’ first TD vs. Colts in wild-card battle
‘Josh Allen has garnered 2020 MVP consideration not only for his production, but for the way he produces. And Saturday’s Super Wild-Card Weekend kickoff was a prime example. At the end of the first quarter of the Bills’ opening-round matchup with the Colts, the star quarterback flashed his trademark athleticism and play-making ability to help give Buffalo its first touchdown — dropping jaws on both sides of the ball in the process.’
Bills Hang On to Beat Colts, Win First Playoff Game in 25 Years
‘A quarter-century of heartache and pain ended with Buffalo’s 27–24 win over the Colts in Saturday’s AFC wild-card game in front of a small crowd at Bills Stadium.’
The Bills Have Officially Arrived, With Their Dramatic Rebuild Now Claiming a Playoff Win
‘But what we saw on Saturday was a culmination of sorts; a recognition that there may not have been a better, faster and stronger franchise rebuild in modern NFL history than what the Buffalo Bills have done under their current head coach and general manager (Brandon Beane). With McDermott, his defense, his quarterback and his coordinators, everything feels buttoned-up in the way a good Patriots team feels buttoned-up. If someone were to argue that they were the heir apparent to the Belichickian throne atop the AFC East, it’s a thought that sounds far less ridiculous this afternoon than it did on the day Buffalo announced McDermott’s hiring back in January 2017.’
Controversial ruling on Zach Pascal fumble nearly cost Bills first playoff win since 1995
‘The ruling, even with the seemingly erroneous explanation, kept Indianapolis alive in its upset bid. The Colts couldn’t do much with the gift, however: One play later, Michael Pittman Jr. took a 1-yard reception and fumbled it for a net 2-yard loss. Rivers threw the ball out of bounds on the ensuing two plays, forcing Indianapolis to attempt a game-ending Hail Mary from the Bills’ 47.’
Bills’ Josh Allen shows off ridiculous arm on three throws in playoff game vs. Colts
‘Allen, leading his team down field with a 3-0 deficit to the Colts, showcased his unique arm talent on three separate throws: a flick of the wrist to Stefon Diggs, a scrambling bullet pass to Gabriel Davis and a remarkable tumbling touchdown toss to Dawson Knox to pull the Bills ahead.’