Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs’ magical connection endures. The quarterback and wide receiver have been sensational this season, connecting multiple times through the course of the regular season. But this just might be their most important yet.
Diggs and Josh Allen at it again
The Bills, up 17-10 at the Indianapolis Colts’ 35-yard-line, were staring at 2nd and 4. Josh Allen collected the ball following the snap and put the Colts’ defense off with a play fake.
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What followed was a pinpoint 35-yarder to Stefon Diggs in the Colts endzone for the Bills’ 3rd touchdown of the night.
Allen ➡ Diggs
WHAT A THROW 🎯
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 9, 2021
Stefon Diggs, who recorded over 1,500+ yards over the course of the season, earned himself a selection to the All-Pro team for 2020. Meanwhile, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen earned a second-team All-Pro honor himself.
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Allen on fire against Indi
The Buffalo Bills were without a playoff win for 25 years. But thanks to Josh Allen, the Bills have their first playoff win in over 2 decades.
Coming in red hot into the Playoffs, the Bills with the 24-27 win against the Colts are now a serious shout heading into the Divisional Round.
The quarterback was sensational right from the word go. In the first quarter itself, Allen produced a miraculous touchdown pass under pressure to give the Bills their first points of the night.
Using his presence of mind, Allen threw it to tight end Dawson Knox, who was wide open at the Colts endzone. And the pass was a sight to behold.
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The quarterback subsequently registered a rushing touchdown to extend his side’s lead over the Colts. From the Colts’ 5-yard-line, Allen rushed into the endzone to get the Bills their first lead of the game.
With 2 passing and 1 rushing touchdown, Allen dispelled the myth of him being a choker in the postseason. A phenomenon in the regular season with 38 passing touchdowns and over 4,500 yards, Josh Allen is fast establishing himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
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Bills fans will now hope that Allen can lead them to their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
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