The Buffalo Bills kicked off their season 1-0 after a wild 36-31 win against a tough Houston Texans squad, but honestly, it felt like we were watching a whole different story unfold for most of the game. That defense struggled hard in a demanding road opener, and the back-and-forth chaos felt uncomfortably familiar for any fan who’s seen their team get their heart broken in a close finish. But this time, Buffalo held on, getting that crucial W.
Josh Allen Is Still The Best Quarterback in The Game, Period.
You know it, I know it, everyone knows it: Josh Allen is the best quarterback in the world right now. He practically dragged the Bills to this victory in his first game as a 30-year-old, averaging a ridiculous 11.5 yards per attempt. He was absolutely lights-out, hitting Dalton Kincaid, DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, and especially Joshua Palmer in the biggest moments on deep and intermediate throws. The guy generated a combined four passing and rushing touchdowns and kept the ball safe, not turning it over once. Yeah, he almost fumbled late in the fourth and could’ve been picked off twice near the Houston end zone, but come on, the man delivered. And talk about clutch: after a near-interception play, Joshua Palmer, the 26-year-old, straight-up made up for it with a 34-yard touchdown catch on the very next snap. That, my friends, was the dagger.
New Weapons Are Already Cooking and Making a Difference
When DJ Moore didn’t have a target until late in the first half, you might have wondered where the veteran newcomer was. But here’s the reality: he was getting double-teamed by one of the league’s most talented secondaries, opening everything up for the rest of the offense. And when it was time, he delivered a massive 100 yards and a sweet touchdown, plus he drew two pass interference penalties, one of which led directly to a score. He earned that A+ grade. Then there’s Dalton Kincaid, an absolute beast. Five catches on six targets for 130 yards, gaining over 30 yards on three of those receptions. No tight end in the entire NFL had more than five 30-yard plays that week! Kincaid also snagged an A+. Khalil Shakir was Mr. Reliable once again, setting the tone early with key first-half catches and a strong run on a lateral to help set up a fourth-and-short. James Cook, the reigning rushing champ, had a C+ performance; he broke free for 20 yards on his first two carries but then averaged just 3.7 yards per carry on his remaining 11 attempts. He did make a pivotal 12-yard run on the game-winning drive, but it’s worth noting he fumbled at the end of that play and was saved by O’Cyrus Torrence’s recovery. You hoped for more from Keon Coleman than a single one-yard catch, but hey, the lateral to Shakir was well executed.
The Bills now get to unveil their brand-new stadium to the world Thursday night against Detroit. You gotta believe they’ll want to clean up that defense and put on a show for the home crowd. With this offense already clicking, imagine what happens when they play a full game with all cylinders firing. It’s going to be electric.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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