After going 9-of-30 passing in a Week 5 loss to the Houston Texans, Josh Allen took responsibility for Buffalo’s struggles. This marked the team’s second consecutive defeat, and while the previous loss was a blowout, this game was more frustrating due to it conclusion
Allen threw three straightincompletions in the final minute, allowing Houstonto regain possession, reach field goal range, scorethegame-winning kick. Although the approach faced significant criticism, a deeper analysis reveals that it stemmed more from execution issues than poor decision-making, a. sentiment Allen echoed. “I have supreme trust in coach Sean McDermott,” he said Wednesday, according to The Associated Press. “It shows how much trust he has in me in that situation, and I need to find a way to convert.”
A lack of chemistry may have hindered the Bills in the past two weeks, particularly evident during their final possession. Allen struggled to connect with offseason addition Mack Hollins, who recorded no receptions until his fourth target, as Allen threw the ball to the wrong shoulder, resulting in an incomplete pass.
Earlier, he failed to find rookie Keon Coleman, who was tightly covered by Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter. On third down, another new acquisition, Curtis Samuel, was open in the middle, but Allen’s pass came up short, leading to a punt.
When asked about building rapport with his new teammates, Allen acknowledged that “it’s hard to know everybody,” although he expressed that he has “a lot of trust in these guys,” yet the outcomes have been disappointing.
Allen took responsibility for the team’s struggles, stating, “I’ve got to be better. It starts with the quarterback, and that’s on me.” However, those within the Bills organization aren’t blaming him. Tight end Dawson Knox emphasized the unfairness of the situation, saying, “He’s got the weight of the whole city on his back, and he takes the losses very harshly. But it’s on all of us.”
It’s only Week 6, and the Bills still have time to turn things around, though they look markedly different from just two weeks ago when they dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars on national television. The NFL season is a marathon, and as offensive coordinator Joe Brady noted, “We believe in who we have.” “The sky hasn’t fallen,” he added.
In the coming weeks, it may be up to Allen to keep the team afloat, starting with their matchup against the New York Jets on Monday night.
