Despite rolling into Week 5 with a 3-1 record, there’s a serious buzz of concern around the Buffalo Bills and their MVP-caliber quarterback, Josh Allen, as they gear up to face the Los Angeles Rams tonight on Monday Night Football. A lot of folks are genuinely down on this Bills squad right now, even with their strong start, and a big part of that unease centers squarely on Allen’s play.
Josh Allen’s Shadow Looms Large Over Buffalo
Look, the Bills are a routine playoff contender and frequent Super Bowl favorite for one reason: Josh Allen. Take him out of the equation, and this team starts looking an awful lot like those squads from Buffalo’s “drought era.” So, yeah, it’s natural for fans to show some concern, especially when you understand just how important Allen is to their success. Sure, it’s a team sport, and guys like running back James Cook III can absolutely make their mark. But the feeling is, if Buffalo wants to walk out of SoFi Stadium tonight at 4-1, they’re going to need a different game plan than what we saw in Week 4. This isn’t just another game, it needs to be a “get-right” game for the Bills.
The Rams Are Beatable, But Can Buffalo Kick Their Two-Point Blues?
Across the field, the Los Angeles Rams aren’t all that different from the Bills: they’ve got plenty of offensive firepower, led by an NFL MVP quarterback, but their defense struggles to stop opponents. They’re a .500 squad, having dropped games to the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos, while notching wins against the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. Honestly, the Bills are marching into SoFi Stadium to take on a beatable team in Los Angeles, one that’s arguably propped up by a lot of hype. One of the biggest “pink elephants” in the room for Buffalo, though, is their continued struggle to convert two-point tries. Ask any Bills fan and they’ll tell you the preferred move is almost always to kick for the extra point, because going for two often leaves them chasing points. It’s wild, because Allen has historically been fantastic in goal-to-go scenarios, which is exactly what a two-point attempt is. Allen using his legs should be the go-to, but there are a pair of pass catchers who also make sense for those critical plays.
Tonight’s game isn’t just another primetime slot, it’s a statement for a Bills team that’s good, but not *feeling* good. Can they put it all together and prove why they’re always in the mix? We’ll be watching to see if Josh Allen can lead them to a convincing 4-1 record and silence some of that early season chatter. Meanwhile, in other NFL action, our own Seattle Seahawks took a tough 32-29 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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