ORCHARD PARK, NY – They shouted “MVP”.
That simple fact was noteworthy this season. Bills fans, isolated in their homes throughout the season because of the pandemic, were allowed to enter Bills Stadium for the AFC’s wild card game against the Colts. They were able to witness the quarterback that Josh Allen became with his own eyes, personally. He did not disappoint. Allen had another theatrical performance in a season full of them, when the Bills defeated the Colts 27-24 to win their first post-season game in 25 years.
“Josh is the best football player on the planet right now,” said Lee Smith. “Elite is not even the right word. He went from the elite. “
A year ago, Allen looked frantic in the second half of Bills’ playoff loss to the Texans. The moment eluded him as he made decisions that were difficult to justify. Against the Colts on Saturday, Allen looked calm as he launched for 325 yards, running for 54 …