In a game that left Buffalo Bills fans with a sense of déjà vu, quarterback Josh Allen took the blame for his team’s 22-16 overtime loss to the New York Jets. Allen’s candid self-assessment captured the frustration in the Bills’ camp, as they found themselves in a situation eerily similar to last year.
During the game, Allen completed 29 of 41 passes for 236 yards and threw one touchdown. However, it was his three interceptions, all snatched by Jets safety Jordan Whitehead, along with a costly fumble, that marred his performance.
“Same s***, same place, different day… I hurt our team tonight. I cost our team tonight. This feels eerily similar to last year, and I hate that it’s the same. I do.” :Said Allen
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Although his initial interceptions didn’t immediately hurt the Bills, the final one and the fumble led to a 10-point surge by the Jets, who took a 16-13 lead with less than two minutes remaining.
Allen’s ability to lead Buffalo on a game-tying drive and force overtime showed his potential. However, the Bills should never have been in that position to begin with. Had Allen protected the ball better, they might have secured a more comfortable divisional win.
In the end, the Jets clinched victory with a 65-yard punt return by Xavier Gipson, leaving the Bills and their fans to ponder which Josh Allen will show up on any given day. When he’s at his best, Allen ranks among the NFL’s top quarterbacks. But his inconsistency and tendency to make game-altering errors have become concerning trends.
The Bills had an opportunity for an easy win against a Zach Wilson-led Jets team after Aaron Rodgers was injured early in the game. In a fiercely competitive AFC East and conference, Buffalo’s inability to defeat the Jets with Allen’s subpar performance raises questions about their prospects.
