Josh Allen Electrifies NFL Fans in Snow as Bills Beat Steelers in NFL Playoffs

zach bacharContributor IJanuary 16, 2024

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Josh Allen’s heroics helped the Buffalo Bills secure a 31-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday.

The Bills were able to prevail and advance to the divisional round during a cold afternoon in Buffalo, marking the team’s fourth consecutive trip to the second round of the playoffs. The Steelers were only able to muster 324 yards of offense, recording just seven points at the half.

On the other hand, Allen was dominant through the air as well as on the ground. He passed for 203 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception, adding 74 more yards and another score on the ground. This included an incredible 52-yard scramble that helped the Bills open up a 21-0 lead that they would not relinquish for the rest of the contest.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReportJOSH ALLEN 52-YARD TD RUN 🤯😱

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Buffalo Bills PR @BuffaloBillsPRJosh Allen runs it 52 yards for a touchdown, marking Allen’s longest career run (regular season & playoffs).

Allen spread the ball all over the field, completing passes to seven different receivers. Buffalo’s run game also dominated Pittsburgh’s front seven, as James Cook racked up 79 yards on 18 carries.

NFL fans were amazed by Allen’s performance in particular.

NFL @NFLAnd now Allen to Kincaid for 6!

A perfect start for @JoshAllenQB and the @BuffaloBills.

📺: #PITvsBUF on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/rnjmj1Pg4j pic.twitter.com/Bepp3cfI4m

B/R Gridiron @brgridironJosh Allen is in playoff mode 😤

15/21
146 YDS
3 TOT TDs

Bills lead 21-7 at half pic.twitter.com/XxWxrZqyif

Hänsel @UberHansenJosh Allen officially has the same number of Postseason touchdown passes as…Steve Young.

Matthew Bové @Matt_BovePlayoff Josh Allen is a sicko. Absolute sicko.

Colin Cowherd @ColinCowherdFor those missing the game, let me briefly recap what’s happened….Josh Allen.

Kevin Massare @KevinMassareJosh Allen is the best player in the NFL

LeShawn Jerman @warloc6We have the MVP in BUFFALO!!! I want a recount right now🤣🤣🤣. Playoff Josh Allen Activated💪🏿. Tell me he’s not the 2nd best QB in football. This is Too Easy! Everyone reading this tweet has the privilege of watching Playoff Josh. You’re all welcome. I’m about to LOSE IT🦬🤯😬✌🏿

Thad Brown @thadbrown7Josh Allen now has the longest #Bills playoff run in team history.

Not by a QB.

Not for a TD.

Longest. Period.

OptaSTATS @OptaSTATSJosh Allen of the @BuffaloBills is the first player in NFL history to throw 3+ TD passes while also rushing for 70+ yards and a TD in a postseason game.

Dan Mitchell @realdanmitchellImagine saying Josh Allen isn’t the best QB in the NFL right now

The Bills will face a familiar foe in the divisional round, as Buffalo is set to host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. This will be the third postseason matchup between Allen and two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes.