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This season has been a bit of a mixed bag for the Buffalo Bills, currently holding a 5-4 record in the league. Their next game is against the Denver Broncos on Monday. Regarding their Monday night game performance, since Josh Allen took on the role of starting quarterback, the team’s performance hasn’t been impressive. The team is holding a 3-3 record in the six games played under Allen’s leadership.

In these six games, they experienced losses against three teams but secured victories against the other three. Amidst all the chaos, there is a silver lining for Allen, showcasing an impressive record in Monday night games. Let’s delve into Allen’s performance.

Bills QB performance in Monday Night Games

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Allen has delivered impressive performances on Monday night games, even though his team has a 50-50 record in these matchups. His standout performance occurred in 2020 when he faced the San Francisco 49ers, scoring four touchdowns with an 80% completion rate and 375 yards. In that game, his passer rating was an impressive 139.1.

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Across all Monday night games, his average for passing touchdowns per game is 2.8, with an average of 291 yards and a completion percentage of 70.7%. Under Allen’s leadership, the Bills’ offense appears strong, but they are facing a few issues that are costing them games.

Can Josh Allen and Co fix their offense?

In their recent game, the Bills suffered a defeat against the Cincinnati Bengals with a score of 18-24. Once again, the NFL world has started talking about the struggles of their offense. Since week 5, their average points per game in the first half have been 6.8, while in the second half, it is 13.4. It is evident that the Bills are encountering difficulties in scoring early in the games.

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The Bills are consistently grappling with running game issues, currently ranking 26th in designed rush percentage. After the loss against the Bengals, their playoff chances have dropped to 57.6%. With eight games remaining in the league, they need to make changes in their offense to secure a spot in the playoffs.

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Fortunately, their next game is against the Broncos, whose defense is ranked 32nd in the league. This presents a great opportunity for the Bills to address and rectify their offensive issues. What are your thoughts on the upcoming game? Let us know in the comments.

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