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‘In an attempt to get the Buffalo Bills back within striking distance of the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football, Allen hurled a deep pass on third-and-5 that most—actually, probably all—football coaches would advise against. Unless your name is Josh Allen, of course.’

‘”I know there’s a lot of people talking out there, again, I’m not trying to tear down anybody,” Allen said. “I’ve loved everybody that I’ve played with, and you don’t have to tear other people down to build each other up. And we’re building each other up right now and that’s all we’re trying to do and trying to stay together as a team. We’re really caring about each other and everybody in this building’s got that feeling.”‘

‘”That’s pretty cool,” Allen said with a smile. “I’ve been wearing LeBron’s cleats—the fruity pebbles—at practice for that reason. I’m a big fan of his.”‘

‘Now, to be clear, Allen’s never wanted to make this about the departure of Stefon Diggs. But it’s hard not to look at the 28-year-old and see a guy who is playing point guard at the position in a way he never has before, free of having to feed a true No. 1 receiver. Bills folks see it, too, and it’s given them hope that this is just the beginning for Allen.’

‘One fan thought of a creative way to express her adoration for Allen, bringing a large and hilarious sign to the stadium. The sign read, “Josh, I just got married, but I’d leave my husband for you!” Written in smaller text was, “P.S., He’s right here,” along with a heart-shaped image of herself next to Allen.’

‘Despite the offensive fireworks, it was the defense that provided the most heartening highlight of the game when Damar Hamlin picked off Trevor Lawrence. It was the first interception of Hamlin’s career.’

‘It was a dominating performance on both sides of the ball. The Bills’ defense made life difficult for Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville offense, who recorded just 70 total yards in the first half.’

‘At one point during the game, Amazon Prime Video’s cameras on the Thursday Night Football broadcast caught Bills star linebacker Von Miller wearing a flannel-patterned Bills cap on the sidelines. But at a closer glance, the quirky pattern wasn’t the only thing that set this hat apart, as it appeared to be autographed by Miller himself.’

‘With the way Josh Allen has played to start the season, including in Thursday night’s dominant 31–10 victory over the Miami Dolphins, the Buffalo Bills’ star quarterback is well on his way to earning the kind of respect Rodgers has had for many years. ‘

‘Towards the end of his final drive he almost had a scary moment as he was chased to the sideline. Allen threw the ball away before going out of bounds at full speed and had to jump over the Dolphins’ bench.’

‘By the time the halftime whistles sounded, Cook had rushed just five times for 60 yards and two rushing touchdowns, while catching one pass for 17 yards and another score. He led the fastest touchdown drive of the night during the second quarter, scoring on a 49-yard rush down the right sideline on the very first play of the possession.’

‘”If you know Tua outside of football like I do, you can’t help but feel for him,” Allen said on the Prime Video postgame show. “He’s a great football player, but he’s an even greater human being. He’s one of the best humans on the planet. I’ve got a lot of love for him. I’m just praying for him and his family and hoping everything is O.K.”‘

‘Following the Bills’ 31–10 victory over the Dolphins, Hamlin took to social media to wish Tagovailoa the best.’

‘Late in the first half of the Buffalo Bills’ matchup with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Allen convinced an official to call roughing the passer on what appeared to be a clean sack by Zaven Collins.’

‘NFL fans were reminded of the Bills’ odd draft day decision when Worthy took two of his first three career touches into the end zone. Let the memes fly…’.