Josh Allen's late 1-yard TD capped a 27-24 Bills road playoff win, snapping a decades-long road postseason skid. Betting impact: Allen's dual-threat showing increases value in his rushing/TD props and supports backing Buffalo on the moneyline or small spreads in future matchups; expect sharper market confidence in Buffalo vs. Jacksonville lines.
Allen’s Heroics Deliver Bills First Road Playoff Win in Decades
Josh Allen absorbed pressure and produced the decisive play, engineering a game-winning drive that lifted Buffalo to a 27-24 victory over Jacksonville in the AFC wild-card round of the NFL. Allen connected with Brandin Cooks for a 36-yard strike just before the two-minute warning, then finished the drive with a 1-yard rushing touchdown to seal the win.
Game Flow and Key Moments
The Jaguars took a late lead with 4:03 remaining, but Buffalo answered with a composed, clock-eating drive. Earlier, Allen executed a gutsy 10-yard sneak to keep the chains moving and refused to back down under heavy pressure. A late interception of a deflected Jaguars pass ended Jacksonville’s final comeback attempt.
Decisive Plays
Josh Allen’s 36-yard connection to Brandin Cooks shifted momentum heading into the final stretch. The follow-up 1-yard touchdown run — and a critical 10-yard sneak on the previous play — underscored Buffalo’s physical resolve.
Stat Line: Allen and the Offensive Balance
Allen completed 28 of 35 passes for 273 yards and one passing touchdown, while adding two rushing touchdowns and absorbing just one sack. He finished turnover-free. Rushing leader James Cook was largely contained, finishing with 46 yards on 15 carries, limiting Buffalo’s ground production and putting more pressure on Allen’s arm and legs.
Historical Context: Ending the Road Playoff Drought
The win marked Buffalo’s first road playoff victory in more than three decades, snapping a prolonged postseason road skid that had lingered since the early 1990s. The victory also improved Buffalo’s postseason profile under coach Sean McDermott, reversing a string of prior road playoff defeats.
Betting Implications and Market Takeaways
Allen’s late-game poise and rushing contributions should push bettors to re-evaluate prop markets and future lines. Expect: - Increased market confidence in Buffalo moneyline and small spreads in potential future matchups with Jacksonville. - Higher implied probability for Allen to reach rushing/TD props in playoff or high-stakes games. - Caution on backing Jacksonville in late-game comeback scenarios given Buffalo’s ability to close under pressure.
Prop and Future Tips for Punters
Punters might consider targeting Allen rushing-TD props and modest rushing yard props rather than relying solely on passing metrics. Futures that factor Buffalo’s improved road resilience could see tightened spreads; shop lines early if expecting Buffalo to be favored in rematches.
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