Josh Allen - week SIXTEEN report card

[rayray808]

WEEK 1: B-

WEEK 2: B

WEEK 3: C+

WEEK 4: F

WEEK 5: B+

WEEK 7: B

WEEK 8: D+

WEEK 9: B+

WEEK 10: B-

WEEK 11: A

WEEK 12: B

WEEK 13: A

WEEK 14: C

WEEK 15: A

 

WEEK 16: B

 

13/26 - 208 yards - 2 TDʻs - 43 yards rushing

 

Tonight was the big stage at probably one of the toughest places to play. The last time we played the Pats, Josh went 13/28 - 153 yards and 3 INTʻs and tonight he did much better.

 

Big plays to John Brown and Knox, however it was their only catches of the game.

 

43 yards rushing tonight, when our RB1 Devin Singletary only has 46.

 

Josh Allen did not do enough tonight to win us that game... that is a fact. However, I am beginning to feel that perhaps it is not all on him and we are starting to see why Brian Daboll is just an OC and never head coach material. Or, maybe it just isnʻt a good mix?

 

When the game was on the line we started driving down the field and I felt confident that Josh was gonna deliver. The injury to Morse hurt, as did the missed facemask call. His over throw to Knox needs to be made, as tough as a throw as that is to complete.

 

I think we have all gotten to the point that we know the sexy 300 yard games, or 3 TD passing barrage nights will never happen with this guy, but his grit and toughness is always the non negotiable. The question is... is it enough to win in the NFL? And if it is, do we have the right players and OC to be able to accomplish that task?

 

GO BILLS!

[EmotionallyUnstable]

I think you’re being to generous here. The film  will likely show (IMO) that Allen missed 2-4 big throws. Those are the difference makers. 

[78thealltimegreat]

I’d agree with a B he does things that only a few guys in this league can do...then his ball sails on some easy throws but man this kid from his first start to now what a difference 

[RiotAct]

B- from me.

 

Still missing too many easy throws.  Almost pulled off some 4th quarter magic again, though, which was fun to watch.  No clue how he stayed on his feet during that 4th-and-1

[CincyBillsFan]

I give him a B+/A-. 

 

His 2 deep throws may have put the deep ball accuracy problem to rest and his runs, including another amazing 4th down QB sneak that had no business being converted, showed that this guy is real close to being a dominating QB.  He drove us into position to send the game to OT and just couldn't get the ball into the end zone.  Of course he was playing one of the top 3 D's in the NFL.

 

It's not putting down the current players to say we need 3 more pieces to push this offense up to the top level:  a RT; another RB and a big/physical WR.  With a WR loaded draft and about $90,000,000 in CAP money we should be able to get all 3 with enough money left over to lock up the folks we need to lock up. 

[Southern Bills Fan]

I disagree on Daboll. Josh missed Knox on the last drive. That’s a td pass that any nfl qb should make. 

[Big Blitz]

And didnt he only have like 20 yards passing at halftime?  So he was feeling it in the 2nd half.  

 

Yet we took our foot off the gas after going up 17-13.  Dabol coached it and Allen probably played hearing "just don't turn it over" in their ears.  They needed to be saying "foot on the gas keep going."

 

At halftime he was at a D-. 

 

I give him an A for the 2nd half.  

[PetermansRedemption]

2 minutes ago, RiotAct said:

B- from me.

 

Still missing too many easy throws.  Almost pulled off some 4th quarter magic again, though, which was fun to watch.  No clue how he stayed on his feet during that 4th-and-1

Agree with this. B- seems about right. Made a few big time throws and rushes. But missed a few wide open throws that would have made the difference. None bigger than the miss to Knox on the final drive. He has to be able to hit those throws to move into A territory. 

[D. L. Hot-Flamethrower]

A. 

 

He had a 102.7 QBR with 2 Tds and no turnovers, and throw in 45 yards rushing. Everyone would have signed up for this before the game. He was facing a defense giving opposing passers a 49.8 QBR, 12.9 ppg and the GOAT as its defensive coach. Yeah he missed some throws. But, it can be argued nobody on the team played a better game than he did, and especially given the circumstances. Our defense was horrendous today and was lucky to only allow 24 points, could have easily been over 30. Josh was the least of our problems today.

[JoPoy88]

Just now, EmotionallyUnstable said:

I think you’re being to generous here. The film  will likely show (IMO) that Allen missed 2-4 big throws. Those are the difference makers. 

he missed 3 in the 1st half to kill 3 straight drives alone, plus the ball to knox at the end of the game, so yes he missed at least 4. 
 

C+. Made 2 beautiful deep balls and gritted out another 4 and 1 conversion that was awesome. No turnovers. But something is off - the footwork looks baaad. Worse than earlier in the season. Double clutching all over the place. Not sure he’s trusting what he’s seeing (against NE’s defense, granted, so it may not turn out to be on ongoing thing.)

[34-78-83]

Considering the level of the opponent (the clear best defense in football), Josh played a solid B minus game. No turnovers, 2 TD Passes, good rushing. Played better when down as well like is becoming his norm. I am encouraged by his progress vs. NE and this season overall. The kid has thrown 3 total INTS since the 1st Pats game.

[VW82]

C-

 

He made two or three huge throws and did very little else. Lots of accuracy problems.  

[Tesla03]

it's tough to grade Allen when he plays in an offense like this 

 

should he have made that throw to knox on the last drive? yes, but the other 3 plays were a disaster from everyone else. our oline is still a massive question mark. we have 2 NFL quality WR's and only 1 servacible RB. Gore is a walking corpse at this point. 

[skibum]

D. He flat-out missed on multiple throws where he had time, a good pocket, and an open receiver. These were throws that almost any other NFL quarterback makes. It’s getting old. He also again took sacks he could have avoided. He made some nice plays, but it really feels like every throw is a roll of the dice as far as accuracy goes. Sometimes he hits, but it’s far from consistent.

[whatdrought]

8 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

I think you’re being to generous here. The film  will likely show (IMO) that Allen missed 2-4 big throws. Those are the difference makers. 

 

I disagree. He missed two “big throws” to Knox. Both of which Kurt Warner (he’s in the HOF, in case you didn’t know) commented on them being difficult throws. Now, that’s not to say he shouldn’t make tough throws, but every single QB misses tough throws. 

 

I think in in spite of that, josh played well in the face of poor defensive play, inconsistent playcalling, and an offensive line that rarely gave him time when it mattered most.

[IronyAbounds]

At what point will Allen stop being graded on a curve? This was a C performance. A few very good throws mixed in with lots of inaccurate ones.  Not being able to get TDs out of the first and last drives was a big cause for the loss.

[BringBackOrton]

14 minutes ago, rayray808 said:

WEEK 1: B-

WEEK 2: B

WEEK 3: C+

WEEK 4: F

WEEK 5: B+

WEEK 7: B

WEEK 8: D+

WEEK 9: B+

WEEK 10: B-

WEEK 11: A

WEEK 12: B

WEEK 13: A

WEEK 14: C

WEEK 15: A

 

WEEK 16: B

 

13/26 - 208 yards - 2 TDʻs - 43 yards rushing

 

Tonight was the big stage at probably one of the toughest places to play. The last time we played the Pats, Josh went 13/28 - 153 yards and 3 INTʻs and tonight he did much better.

 

Big plays to John Brown and Knox, however it was their only catches of the game.

 

43 yards rushing tonight, when our RB1 Devin Singletary only has 46.

 

Josh Allen did not do enough tonight to win us that game... that is a fact. However, I am beginning to feel that perhaps it is not all on him and we are starting to see why Brian Daboll is just an OC and never head coach material. Or, maybe it just isnʻt a good mix?

 

When the game was on the line we started driving down the field and I felt confident that Josh was gonna deliver. The injury to Morse hurt, as did the missed facemask call. His over throw to Knox needs to be made, as tough as a throw as that is to complete.

 

I think we have all gotten to the point that we know the sexy 300 yard games, or 3 TD passing barrage nights will never happen with this guy, but his grit and toughness is always the non negotiable. The question is... is it enough to win in the NFL? And if it is, do we have the right players and OC to be able to accomplish that task?

 

GO BILLS!

Allen missed several routine throws and THIS is the game that you start to think it’s the OC?

 

The same OC that called the Brown double move that left him wide open? The same OC that called the Knox deep ball at the end of the half, the moving pocket roll out and the fake misdirection Dawkins pss? The same OC that called a corner route for an open Knox at the end of the game that, if Allen hits, ties the game?

[wvbillsfan]

I’ll agree. Solid B to end the game. Took care of the football and made plays down the stretch. We just need 4th quarter Josh in quarters 1-3 and he will be getting an “A” weekly 

[Real McClappy]

Just wish we could get late 3rd QTR/4th QTR Josh Allen all damn game. 

 

IF I'm McD i challenge that non-stop until it becomes reality. 

 

Can anyone explain to me what the deal is here? I have zero clue?????

 

Does it take Daboll 3 QTR 's to understand the opposing D to breakdown proper play calls? 

Edited December 22, 2019 by Real McNasty

[D. L. Hot-Flamethrower]

2 minutes ago, Real McNasty said:

Just wish we could get late 3rd QTR/4th QTR Josh Allen all damn game. 

 

IF I'm McD i challenge that non-stop until it becomes reality. 

 

Can anyone explain to me what the deal is here? I have zero clue?????

Offensive philosophy is a big reason.