Josh Allen‘s performance against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday was nothing short of spectacular. While the Buffalo Bills ultimately fell short in a thrilling 44-42 loss, Allen etched his name into the NFL history books with a historic display of skill and athleticism. And this makes him a sure shot favorite to win the MVP award.
Josh Allen Sets NFL Record, Impresses in MVP Race
Allen’s incredible stat line told the story of his dominance. He had a total of 424 yards and 6 touchdowns, as he became the first player in the history of the NFL to throw for 3 touchdowns and to rush for 3 during the same game. His passing was precise, completing 22 out of 37 throws for a total of 342 yards, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 117.2. On the ground, he added 82 rushing yards and three scores, an indication of his dual-terrain talent.
Fantasy football players had great excitement because their Allen stock would now rise after setting a new single-game record for quarterbacks at 51.88 points on ESPN’s standard scoring. Fantasy dream day, showing again why Allen is the linchpin for both his team and millions of fantasy lineups.
It was the 10th career game for him with more than 300 yards passing and over 50 rushing yards, extending his NFL record. It shows that he is very versatile and solidifies his position as one of the frontrunners for this year’s MVP award.
Clinching the AFC East title early at 10-3, Buffalo will now be faced with a difficult road to the top seed in the conference following the loss on Sunday. It also means two games behind the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC’s No. 1 spot, thus putting added pressure on Buffalo in the closing weeks of the season.
However, Puka Nacua’s stellar effort-racking up over 160 yards receiving-allied with the brilliance of Josh Allen had the Rams barely countering the latter’s performance to secure a win. But, the good thing is that Buffalo stays in a great position at the top of their division and heads into the playoffs with one of the most formidable offenses in the NFL.
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Though it entertained the masses, Allen’s performance solidifies his case for MVP awards. Leading the team with incomparable skill and determination, he shapes the very definition of a quarterback in the current game. Down to the wire, the contributions of Josh Allen would be much needed by Buffalo in its pursuit of postseason glory. Sure, it stings to lose on Sunday, but such is yet another episode in Allen’s emergence as a superstar in the league. The anticipation of what Allen dishes next is felt by fans and analysts alike.