The Buffalo Bills showcased a balanced offensive attack in their 31-7 victory over the Denver Broncos in the wild-card playoff game on Sunday. Led by quarterback Josh Allen, the Bills' spread-the-wealth approach proved to be unstoppable as they scored on six of their first seven drives.
Allen completed 20 of 26 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns, while the running game contributed 210 yards on the ground. The Bills' methodical approach wore down the Broncos, controlling the time of possession throughout the game.
Buffalo's offense spread the ball around, with Allen connecting with eight different receivers. Receiver Curtis Samuel had a standout performance, including a crucial 55-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter.
The Bills, who became the first team to score 30 touchdowns rushing and passing in a season, secured their spot in the divisional round for the fifth consecutive postseason. They will face the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday night in a highly anticipated matchup.
The Ravens, coming off a convincing win over Pittsburgh, will be looking to avenge their earlier season victory against the Bills. The game will feature a quarterback showdown between Allen and Lamar Jackson.
Despite a promising season, the Broncos were outmatched in their first playoff appearance since 2015. Quarterback Bo Nix struggled against Buffalo's defense, managing only one touchdown pass and facing pressure from the Bills' pass rush.
Buffalo's defense limited the Broncos to just two conversions on third down and made key stops, including a crucial tackle by Cam Lewis on fourth down in the red zone.
With the win, Allen surpassed Jim Kelly's franchise record for playoff passing touchdowns, further solidifying his place in Bills' history. The Bills will now prepare to host the Ravens in what promises to be a thrilling divisional round matchup.
For the Broncos, the offseason begins as they look to build on their playoff experience and continue their progress in the seasons to come.
