Josh Allen did what Josh Allen does - and this time, it may have saved the Bills’ season.
Down by 21 in the first half and still trailing by 17 to open the third quarter, Allen led a furious second-half rally to lift Buffalo to a dramatic 35-31 win over the New England Patriots. It wasn’t just a comeback - it was a statement.
The Patriots had a chance to clinch the AFC East with a win. Allen and the Bills made sure that celebration would have to wait.
This was vintage Allen. The numbers won’t blow you away - 19-of-28 for 193 yards and three touchdowns through the air, plus 48 yards on 11 carries - but this was one of those games where the box score doesn’t come close to telling the full story.
He was in full command, making plays with his arm, legs, and instincts. At a time when Buffalo desperately needed a spark, Allen delivered - again.
What’s even more impressive is how much he’s had to shoulder this season. The Bills’ pass-catching group isn’t what it’s been in years past.
The chemistry with Stefon Diggs hasn’t always been smooth, and the supporting cast has been up-and-down. But Allen has been the constant - the engine, the escape artist, the playmaker.
On Sunday, he was all of those things and more.
Meanwhile, on the other sideline, rookie quarterback Drake Maye had a front-row seat to Allen’s performance - though he wasn’t exactly watching in admiration. He was too busy trying to keep up.
“I’m worried about our guys. I’m trying to go match it, and trying to go answer,” Maye said after the game.
“We answered once, but failed to do it the next two times. So had a chance when defense got us the ball back, and that’s what you have to strive for.
We made it happen last time but didn’t make it happen today.”
That’s the mindset you want from a young quarterback - focused, competitive, and locked in on his own team. And to be fair, Maye showed flashes, especially in the first half when New England looked poised to pull off the upset.
He finished 14-of-23 for 155 yards, didn’t throw a touchdown, and was picked off once. But he did make plays with his legs, scoring two rushing touchdowns and adding 43 yards on just four carries.
The Patriots came out swinging, and Maye looked confident early. But as the game wore on and Allen found his rhythm, New England’s offense stalled. They had chances late, including a key possession after the defense gave them the ball back - but they couldn’t cash in.
For Buffalo, this was more than just a win. It was a gut-check moment.
A loss here would’ve handed the division to their rivals. Instead, Allen reminded everyone why he’s considered one of the most dangerous weapons in the league.
He didn’t just play quarterback - he willed his team back into the game.
And for Maye, it’s another learning experience in a season that’s been full of them. Matching Allen drive-for-drive is a tall order for any quarterback, let alone a rookie. But there were positives to take from his performance, even if the final result didn’t go New England’s way.
In the end, this one will go down as another chapter in Allen’s growing legacy - the kind of game that might not win him an MVP, but cements his status as the heart and soul of a team that just refuses to go quietly.