JOSH ALLEN NEWS

Worth The Bills?

Josh Allen has ascended rapidly since Buffalo took a chance on him in 2018. Did his play in 2020 earn him a big-money deal?

JANUARY 26, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Reverts to old form Allen completed 28 of 48 pass attempts for 287 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while rushing for 88 yards on seven carries in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC...

Impact Allen made one of the greatest one-year leaps in progression we've ever witnessed from his second to third campaign. The rising star improved his completion percentage 10 points (59 to 69 percent) while posting MVP-level passing numbers in 2020, but the quarterback we saw on the field Sunday was closer to the inferior 2018/2019 versions, even though he clearly battled hard until the end. Allen was under duress in the pocket and forced some inaccurate throws when he wasn't straight up getting sacked (four sacks for a combined loss of 53 yards). The 24-year-old tried to get the offense going with his legs, as his 88 rushing yards represented a new season high. The Bills were outclassed by the Chiefs on both sides of the ball, and that all shouldn't fall on just the quarterback, but Allen didn't perform up to the expectations he set after a tremendous overall season. How the young gunslinger responds to the sting of defeat ultimately may determine which direction his development moves in his fourth year as a pro, but Buffalo fans and fantasy managers have to feel optimistic after witnessing the overwhelmingly positive results Allen displayed this season.

JANUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs Dominate Bills, Defend AFC Crown

Kansas City earned back-to-back Super Bowl berths with a convincing win over Buffalo on Championship Sunday.

JANUARY 25, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Top Plays: Championship Sunday

Championship Sunday lived up to the hype, with star turns from Travis Kelce and the Bucs' defense. Here are the top plays.

JANUARY 25, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Can Buffalo Shock The World?

The Bills are coming in hot, but can their defense find a way to stop Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in Kansas City?

JANUARY 23, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Will The Mahomes News Move Lines?

Patrick Mahomes is set to play Sunday. Will the odds change? And how much are elite QBs worth to the spread? Sammy P explains.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Confidence Picks For Championship Weekend

Both the AFC and NFC title games are rematches, so Geoff Schwartz examines what we can learn from those first meetings.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

'Perls' of Wisdom for Championship Sunday

Sara Perlman highlights her favorite prop bets for Championship Sunday, expecting big days from Chris Godwin and Travis Kelce.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Nick Wright Pays His Dues

"Bills Mafia" continues to win, and Nick Wright finally paid up on his bet, with his condiment shower on full display.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Gets Bills to AFC Championship Game Allen completed 23 of 37 attempts for 206 yards and a passing touchdown, adding seven rushes for three yards during Saturday's 17-3 divisional-round win against the Ravens. He fumb...

Impact Allen's Bills entered the contest at a perfect 7-0 record since Week 12, with the third-year signal-caller compiling 20 total TDs and an NFL-best 1,840 passing yards over his past six outings. Buffalo came out firing through the air with pass attempts on 19 of the team's first 20 plays from scrimmage, but Allen's output in passing yardage was the MVP candidate's fourth-lowest total of the 2020 campaign. Heroic statistical contributions weren't required, as Baltimore struggled to score throughout the night. A head injury to Lamar Jackson on the final play of the third quarter further stifled the Ravens' attack. In what will either be a home game against the Browns or a road trip to take on the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, Allen has an opportunity to push Buffalo to its first Super Bowl appearance since 1994.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills Pick Off Ravens To Advance

A low-scoring first half gave way to one explosive, game-changing play. Here's how Buffalo knocked off Lamar Jackson & Co.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Choose Wisely

You can't go wrong with Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen. But if you could pick only one, which would you take?

JANUARY 15, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Allen, Bills Escape Against Colts

A virtuoso Josh Allen performance, coupled with a host of mistakes from the Colts, highlighted the Bills' narrow win over Indy.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Three totals TDs in first playoff W Allen completed 26 of 35 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns while adding 54 yards and a touchdown on 11 rushing attempts in Saturday's 27-24 wild-card round win over the Colts...

Impact Allen showcased his creativity and improved decision-making on a three-yard touchdown pass to Dawson Knox late in the first quarter, flipping the ball to the tight end when he saw Knox wide open in the end zone on a play that was designed to be a quarterback draw. He then gave the Bills a 14-10 lead just before halftime with a five-yard touchdown run to cap a controversial drive that included a pair of sideline catches by Gabriel Davis that were both ruled in bounds to account for 56 yards, followed by an interception called back on a penalty and another would-be interception overturned on replay. Allen added a 35-yard touchdown pass to favorite target Stefon Diggs to take a 24-10 lead early in the fourth quarter, and though Buffalo's offense largely stalled after that, Indianapolis' comeback bid came up short. With his first career playoff win in the books, Allen will have another home playoff game in the AFC divisional round next week.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colin Cowherd's Blazin' 5: Wild Card

The NFL postseason kicks off this weekend, and there's no better way to start than with Colin Cowherd's five favorite picks.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

The 2020 NFL On FOX Awards

It's award season in the NFL, and the @NFLonFOX social team is putting the power in fans' hands. Who's taking home some silverware?

JANUARY 8, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Cold Welcome

Josh Allen's Bills are the hottest team in football, but they'll be looking to be unfriendly hosts when the Colts visit.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Finishes with 45 total TDs Allen completed 18 of 25 passes for 244 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 56-26 win over the Dolphins. He also rushed twice for three yards and was replaced b...

Impact Allen was intercepted on the opening drive but responded with a pair of second-quarter touchdown passes to Isaiah McKenzie and another to John Brown to help the Bills take a 28-6 lead into halftime. With Buffalo feeling comfortable about its chances of securing the No. 2 seed in the AFC, Allen got the rest of the afternoon off. The 2018 first-round pick made a third-year leap in 2020, throwing for 4,564 yards and a 37:10 TD:INT to go with 421 yards and eight touchdowns on 102 rushing attempts to lead Buffalo to a 13-3 record.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 17 Allen is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins and will presumably start at quarterback, though he could be rested at some point during the contest, Michael Giardi of NFL N...

Impact Allen's favorite target, Stefon Diggs, is also suiting up, but some of the key inactives such as Tre'Davious White, Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison should provide a clue as to how the Bills are viewing this game, which can only dictate whether they'll be the No. 2 or No. 3 seed in the AFC, and even the latter would require a Pittsburgh win. It's impossible to predict how some of these Week 17 games will go, but the best guess would seem to be that Allen and the main active players will stay out there long enough to stay polished for next week's playoff game. Giardi notes that Allen is 40 yards from breaking the Bills' single-season passing record, so head coach Sean McDermott could choose to pull the quarterback in favor of backup Matt Barkley shortly after Allen establishes a new franchise record.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rest candidate for Week 17 Allen may be a candidate to receive rest in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, if the Bills don't make him a healthy inactive for the contest, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic report...

Impact The Bills head into the regular-season finale in the driver's seat for the AFC's No. 2 seed, but they would drop to third in the conference standings with a loss and a Steelers win over the Browns, which may then result in Buffalo losing out on a potential home game in the divisional round. While that gives the Bills at least some incentive to put out their best squad Week 17, head coach Sean McDermott could look to manage the workloads of key players like Allen carefully, with an eye on ensuring the team heads into the postseason in optimal health. According to Chris Brown of the Bills' official site, McDermott said earlier in the week that he has a plan in place for how key players will be used against Miami, but he's choosing to keep it internal. With that in mind, Allen could be a risky fantasy option even if he avoids the inactive list and draws the start, as there's a real possibility he may only play a series or two before turning the offense over to backup Matt Barkley.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect Pairing

Which quarterback and receiver duo is the NFL's most dominant? The 'First Things First' crew dove deep on the subject.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • FOX SPORTS

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DECEMBER 30, 2020 • SYRACUSE.COM

All In On Allen?

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are undeniably good. But are they primed to make a Super Bowl run?

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • FOX SPORTS

Picks Patriots apart Allen completed 27 of 36 passes for 320 yards and four touchdowns in Monday night's 38-9 win over the Patriots. He also rushed four times for 35 yards.

Impact Allen turned in another dazzling display while only playing a few downs into the fourth quarter. The star signal-caller connected with top target Stefon Diggs on three of his touchdowns, including a 50-yarder that broke the game open prior to halftime. With four scores total, Allen set a new Bills franchise record with 34 passing touchdowns on the season, and he topped 300 yards through the air for the eighth time this term as well. Overall, it was an additional outstanding showing for Allen in his tremendous third season, which he'll now aim to close out strong in Week 17 versus the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dinged up, ready for action Allen (knee/ankle) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice report.

Impact The translation is the running quarterback took some hits in Saturday's win over the Broncos, but he'll be perfectly fine for Week 16 action, especially with an extra day to rest his bumps and bruises with the Bills having yet another prime time game Monday against the rival Patriots.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE