Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills took care of business in the wild-card round on Sunday afternoon, when they dominated the Denver Broncos 31-7 to advance to the divisional round.
The Bills will now host the Baltimore Ravens next week to see who has a spot in the AFC Championship.
The Bills were the heavy favorites in this game as rookie quarterback Bo Nix would be playing his first road playoff game against an experienced Buffalo squad when it came to January football.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the wild-card game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
But just as he has done all season, this game started with Nix relying on his talent and launching a 43-yard strike against his old Oregon teammate, Troy Franklin. Setting up Denver 7-0.
Although the “Bills Mafia” weren’t too happy with that start to the game, they knew that Allen, their MVP frontrunner, wouldn’t let them down.
What followed was 31 unanswered points from Buffalo, starting with a field goal and a touchdown on the team’s first two offensive drives.
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The first touchdown for the Bills was scored by none other than James Cook, who co-led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns on the season. He capped a 13-play drive with a five-yard barrel into the end zone to make it 10-7.
Cook finished the game with 120 yards rushing on 23 carries against a Denver defense that has been one of the best in the league all season.
Thanks to long, methodical Bills drives, the first half ended with Broncos kicker Wil Lutz hitting the goal post with a field goal attempt to tie the game at 10 apiece, and that was about as close to a goal as the Broncos would see the rest. of the game.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid is tackled by Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad during the AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on January 12, 2025. (Mark Konezny-Imagn images)
Buffalo scored on every drive in the second half except to kneel at the end of the game, including touchdown passes from Allen to Ty Johnson on a ridiculous throw and catch from 24 yards out, and Curtis Samuel breaking away for a score of 55 meters. to truly seal the victory 28-7 as the fourth quarter began.
Ultimately, Allen went an efficient 20-for-26 for 272 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, while also rushing for 46 yards on eight carries.
Samuel was his best receiver in terms of yards thanks to that huge gain. He finished with 68, while Khalil Shakir had six catches for 61 yards.
Meanwhile, Nix went 13-for-22 for 144 yards with one touchdown, while also rushing for 43 yards. The Bills were stingy as the Broncos tried to establish a run game, holding the Broncos to a total of 79 yards.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen celebrates with wide receiver Curtis Samuel after scoring a touchdown in the wild-card playoff game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
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Courtland Sutton was Denver’s top receiver as usual, hauling in five catches for 75 yards.
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