The Buffalo Bills got Josh Allen more involved in the running game. It gave them a spark, but is it sustainable?
in Week 8. But for a Buffalo team that has played beneath themselves for three straight weeks, the Bills' performance on Thursday was a vast improvement.There was also a sequence where the defense shot itself in the foot. On the Buccaneers' penultimate drive, the Bills committed a facemask penalty on a fourth-down sack that, rather than ending the game, gave life to what ended up being a touchdown drive. That touchdown came on a pass that grazed cornerback’s helmet.
After leading the team in rushing in 2022 , Allen was averaging just four carries for 21 rushing yards per game. It was clear the Bills wanted to keep their quarterback out of danger, particularly when he was making some absolutely irresponsible decisions in the open field — where he found himself attempting dives into contact and over defenders.
Of course, he did take a hit on a rollout pass that seemed to flare up his shoulder injury — which will be worth monitoring next week. But when it came to designed runs or upfield scrambles, he avoided big hits.Allen picked up first downs and touchdowns. It made a massive difference for the offense. It even helped the passing game.cheated toward the line of scrimmage after Allen scrambled. That created a gap in Tampa’s zone — which Allen swiftly exploited.
The Bills signed Allen, 27, through the 2028 season. He is the kind of quarterback that teams dream of having at the center of their offense. After all, he already has a shoulder injury. Last season, he was playing through and elbow injury. The hits are taking their toll.
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