In the past, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has often relied on his defense to make game-saving stops in critical moments. However, on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, he placed his trust in the offense — a decision quarterback Josh Allen ensured paid off./cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73612001/usa_today_24309242.0.jpg)
With just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter, McDermott made a bold call on 4th-and-2 deep in Chiefs territory, opting to go for it rather than kick a field goal that would have extended the lead to five points. Allen capitalized on the opportunity, breaking through Kansas City’s defense for a 26-yard touchdown run, increasing the Bills’ lead to 30-21 and effectively sealing the victory.
After the game, Allen explained his concern about settling for a field goal and giving the Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, a chance to drive for a game-winning touchdown. Aware of Mahomes’ ability to perform in clutch situations, Allen preferred to make it a two-score game.
“Any time you give the ball back to Pat (Mahomes) and that offense, down six with the game on the line, I like their odds in that situation,” Allen said. “So, we wanted six or seven (points) to try to make it a two-score game.”
The Bills’ defense held firm afterward, intercepting a Mahomes pass on the Chiefs’ final drive to secure the win. Allen finished the game completing 27 of 40 passes for 262 yards, with one touchdown and one interception, while adding 55 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. Despite Kansas City’s defense limiting the Bills’ rushing attack, running back James Cook contributed with two touchdowns to the victory.
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