A surprise for some, but many saw this coming from a mile away. The Buffalo Bills have knocked the New England Patriots out of the playoffs. The Bill offense put together a record-breaking performance. They became the first team in NFL history to score a touchdown from the first possessions. By the end of the game, it seemed like they were just toying with the Patriots. They also became the first team to score a touchdown in every one of their first seven drives. The quarterback Josh Allen was out of this world today.
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The impressive performance of Josh Allen
Josh Allen completed 21 of his 25 passes for 308 yards. And made a Bills’ playoffs record by scoring five touchdowns. The tight end Dawson Knox also made a record. He became the first TE in the history of the NFL by making two touchdown catches in the first quarter.
The game ended with a dominating 30 point difference. The Bills defeated the Patriots with a score of 47-17. It is safe to say that Buffalo embarrassed New England. The historic night for the Bills came at New England’s expense. This momentum will fire them up for their next game.
NFL Twitter reacts to New England Patriots being knocked out
After the history-making game, the fans took it to Twitter. Many were still in disbelief at what they had just seen. Others were more like ‘I told you so.’ But everyone was giving Josh Allen the respect he deserves. The buzzes on Twitter never seemed to calm down. The Buffalo Bills are focused on their next game. But the fans are still celebrating after sending the New England Patriots packing.
Josh Allen is a dawg!!
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) January 16, 2022
my evolution on Josh Allen has gone like
—I don’t think he can play QB in the NFL
—He can’t hit a target, but he’s fun to watch
—Oh okay, he can throw
—He’s actually legitimately great *AND* fun to watch
—Deeply grateful that I get to watch this demigod/centaur play football— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) January 16, 2022
every josh allen run is the spiritual embodiment of "call an ambulance. but not for me!!"
— katherine fitzgerald (@kfitz134) January 16, 2022
Josh Allen right now: pic.twitter.com/EMxIQEuPBW
— Malory Archer’s whiskey glass (@charmdiddy) January 16, 2022
Boomer Esiason on Josh Allen: "That was one of the best playoff games we've ever seen."
— Bradley Gelber (@BradleyGelber) January 16, 2022
Josh Allen
21/25
307 yards
5 TDs7 drives, 7 touchdowns for #BillsMafia. pic.twitter.com/78VUDRuZo9
— #SuperWildCard Weekend on NBC (@SNFonNBC) January 16, 2022
JOSH ALLEN MAGIC 🪄
pic.twitter.com/AEBtDiDSFk— PFF (@PFF) January 16, 2022
Josh Allen walking into Highmark Stadium tonight pic.twitter.com/Zh6AtOSzxA
— SportsRoc (@SportsRoc2) January 15, 2022
The PERFECT passer rating is 158.3. #Bills Josh Allen was 157.6 in a playoff game vs a top 5 #Patriots defense.
— Greg Vorse TV (@GregVorse) January 16, 2022
The Bills are this good.
Josh Allen is this good.
The Pats are getting slaughtered.
It’s all real. It’s all happening.
Just shut up and accept it.
You’ll feel better.
— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) January 16, 2022
JOSH ALLEN WAS UNSTOPPABLE!
More TDs than incompletions 🤯 pic.twitter.com/HmLTifuF9t
— ESPN (@espn) January 16, 2022
Josh Allen crossed him up, down and all over 😳
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/C4BUqhkDlQ
— ESPN (@espn) January 16, 2022
Patriots fans right now… pic.twitter.com/gT4N0Lq1MO
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 16, 2022
The Bills to the Patriots tonight pic.twitter.com/J430DbYqOx
— The 617 (@The617_) January 16, 2022
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And they said this place wouldn't be full tonight…#NEvsBUF | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/SkIiKcFo2s
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 16, 2022
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The game broke a few records, but the playoffs have only just begun for Josh Allen and the Bills. Knocking out the Patriots so early on is not something to be taken lightly. But the Bills cannot afford to get too distracted with the win. They need to focus on their next challenge. Their second wild-card opponents are still unknown. So Buffalo has to be ready for anything. The teams will be hungrier in the second round. The Bills are trying to stay focused and they are also trying to keep their eyes on the prize.
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