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The Josh Allen rollercoaster is up and running again for the new NFL season

The Josh Allen rollercoaster is up and running again for the new NFL season

Summary

Josh Allen, quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, helped his team win 36-31 against the Houston Texans with strong passing and rushing performance. The game showed Allen's mix of big successes and risky plays, and both teams showed they could be strong contenders in the AFC this season.

Key Facts

  • Josh Allen completed 20 of 29 passes for 334 yards and two touchdowns.
  • He also ran six times for 23 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns.
  • A key moment was a dropped interception by Texans’ cornerback Kamari Lassiter, giving Allen another chance to throw a winning touchdown pass.
  • The Texans’ quarterback CJ Stroud fumbled the ball near the end, securing the Bills’ win.
  • Allen has reduced his risky plays, with fewer turnovers in the 2024 and 2025 seasons compared to previous years.
  • Buffalo’s defense, led by new coordinator Jim Leonhard, struggled against the Texans’ offense.
  • Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns in a separate game, becoming the second-highest player in NFL history for rushing touchdowns.
  • The article suggests a possible exciting future matchup between the Bills and Texans in the playoffs.
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