The Buffalo Bills dominated the Denver Broncos in their Wild Card playoff matchup, securing a convincing victory.
Denver took an early 7-0 lead, but Buffalo responded with a dominant 31 unanswered points to secure a comfortable victory. Josh Allen spearheaded the Bills' offense with 272 passing yards and two touchdowns, while running back James Cook contributed 120 rushing yards. Despite conceding a touchdown early, Buffalo 's offensive strategy remained unchanged. They amassed 100 rushing yards across their first two drives, culminating in a field goal and a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
This impressive showing on the ground was particularly noteworthy against a Broncos defense that held opponents to a mere 96.4 rushing yards per game during the regular season.Once Buffalo took control, their rushing attack became even more potent. The Bills finished with 210 rushing yards, leading to a significant advantage in time of possession (41:07 to 18:17). Whether it was Cook powering through the defense or Allen scrambling when necessary, Buffalo's offensive line consistently overwhelmed the Broncos.Rookie quarterback Bo Nix started strongly for Denver, completing his first three passes for 64 yards and a touchdown. However, he struggled to maintain that momentum, finishing the game 10 of 19 for 80 yards. While he avoided turnovers, the Broncos' offense struggled to generate consistent yardage, often relying on Nix escaping the pocket. Despite the disappointing playoff result, Denver can be encouraged by Nix's performance. A rookie quarterback led them back to the playoffs after a nine-season absence. Nix displayed the potential to be a capable NFL quarterback with proper coaching and offensive line support. The challenge now lies in building a roster capable of competing in a stacked AFC.The AFC Wild Card round, while lacking in close contests, set the stage for an epic divisional round. The No. 2 Bills will host the No. 3 Ravens in a clash of the two MVP frontrunners. Allen threw for 41 touchdowns during the regular season, compared to Jackson's 45. The two teams previously met in Week 4 of the regular season, with the Ravens dominating.Both Allen and Jackson impressed in their respective first playoff victories against weaker opponents. Allen totaled 318 yards and two touchdowns against the Broncos, while Jackson recorded 256 total yards and two touchdowns against the Steelers. This will be their second postseason encounter after the Bills defeated the Ravens in the divisional round three years ago. While this game won't impact MVP voting, both quarterbacks will undoubtedly aim to showcase their skills on the grand stage. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry propelled Baltimore to a wild-card triumph over the Steelers, securing their spot in the divisional round of the playoffs
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