NFL enthusiasts believe they've pinpointed the reason for Josh Allen's subpar performance in the Buffalo Bills' Monday night defeat to the Jets.
Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season has wrapped up, sparking several rapid-fire reactions.
Following Monday night's game, Buffalo Bills' quarterback Josh Allen faced significant scrutiny due to his underwhelming display against the New York Jets. Allen's three interceptions and five sacks became the talk of the town, leading to the Jets' thrilling overtime victory, thanks to Xavier Gipson's 65-yard punt return touchdown. Many fans and commentators posited that Allen may be missing his former offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who now serves as the head coach for the New York Giants.
However, drawing such a conclusion this early might be a stretch. In 2021, during his time with Daboll, Allen showcased a 63.3% completion rate, accounting for 4,407 yards, 36 touchdowns, 15 interceptions, 763 rushing yards, and six rushing touchdowns.
Comparatively, under the guidance of the new OC Ken Dorsey in 2022, Allen's statistics looked strikingly familiar. He recorded a 63.3% completion rate (identical to 2021), with 4,283 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, 762 rushing yards, and an additional seven on the ground. It's also worth noting that both the 2021 and 2022 Bills teams averaged 28.4 points each game.
It's crucial to remember that the Week 1 game was an away match against a top-tier defensive team. Other star quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, and Lamar Jackson also had lukewarm starts to their Week 1 games, yet they haven't faced as much criticism.
Hoping to redeem themselves, Allen and the Bills are gearing up for their next challenge this Sunday as they welcome the undefeated Las Vegas Raiders.
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13 SEPTEMBRE | 27 ANSWERS NFL enthusiasts believe they've pinpointed the reason for Josh Allen's subpar performance in the Buffalo Bills' Monday night defeat to the Jets. Is Josh Allen a top 5 Qb? | ||
| Yes | 16 | 59.3 % |
| No | 11 | 40.7 % |
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