Josh Allen has accomplished a remarkable feat that no other NFL quarterback, not even the legends like Tom Brady, Steve Young, Joe Montana, Drew Brees, or Michael Vick, has ever achieved. In the Buffalo Bills’ 48-42 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 15, Allen reached a significant milestone: he became the only player in NFL history to score 35 touchdowns in four consecutive seasons. This achievement underscores Allen’s dominance and consistency, as he continues to set himself apart from some of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game.
Allen opened the game with two rushing touchdowns, setting the tone early for the Bills’ offense. He later added two passing touchdowns, bringing his season total to 35. This offensive explosion helped the Bills secure a crucial win, especially on a day when their defense struggled to contain the Lions. Despite Detroit’s quarterback Jared Goff throwing for 494 yards and Amon-Ra St. Brown catching 193 yards and five touchdowns, the Bills managed to shut down the Lions’ rushing attack. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combined for just 37 yards on 13 carries, and Allen himself contributed 68 rushing yards.
While the defense showed vulnerabilities, Allen’s performance was a crucial factor in Buffalo’s victory. The Bills now face a significant playoff question. With Allen at the helm, the team has defeated quarterbacks such as Phillip Rivers, Mac Jones, Skylar Thompson, Mason Rudolph, and Lamar Jackson, but they’ve struggled against elite competition, losing to Patrick Mahomes three times, Joe Burrow once, and Deshaun Watson. This discrepancy against top-tier quarterbacks could shape the Bills’ postseason outlook, as they look to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Bills have been a consistent playoff contender with Allen under center. They’ve made the postseason in each of the last six years, and Allen has finished in the top five in MVP voting three times. As the Bills head into the final stretch of the regular season, Allen is once again a frontrunner for MVP honors, with Buffalo likely to secure the second seed in the AFC. This season, the Bills are eyeing a Super Bowl appearance, but their defense must improve if they are to achieve that ultimate goal.
In their final three games of the regular season, the Bills face the Patriots twice and have a home game against the Jets. If the Bills manage to win out, they’ll solidify their playoff position and give Allen a chance to contend for MVP, should Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs slip. The Bills’ recent win over the Lions was a crucial step toward that goal, but it also highlighted the need for improvement on defense as the team enters the playoffs. For the Bills and their fans, the stakes have never been higher, as they continue to chase their first-ever Super Bowl victory.