The frigid Buffalo temps couldn't hold back the offensive onslaught from Josh Allen and the Bills as they started the game with seven consecutive touchdown drives, culminating in a 47-17 home victory.
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen had his way with New England, going 21-of-24 for 308 yards and 5 touchdowns, adding 66 yards rushing on 6 carries. The Pats defense had no answer for the Bills rush attack either, allowing 81 yards and 2 touchdowns to running back Devin Singletary.
The score was 27-3 at half and though New England managed two scores in the second half, Buffalo didn't let off the gas and finished with 47. The Bills became the first team in playoff history to score a touchdown on the opening seven drives of a game. They only had eight drives, with the last one being a kneel down as time expired, so effectively they put up seven each time they had possession. Buffalo also became the first team in postseason history to win a game without a punt, field goal, or turnover.
New England was one of the best teams in football for several months due to their stellar defense and expert coaching. Rookie Mac Jones is a ROTY candidate yet once he faced elite defenses down the stretch, the simplistic Patriots offense got exposed. New England fans can rejoice in knowing that Jones was a steal at 15th overall in last year's draft, and their versatile rushing attack with Damien Harris and rookie Rhamondre Stevenson is a staple we expect to see for years.
Buffalo moves on to face the Chiefs at Arrowhead next week in a matchup that pits the hottest team in the AFC against the most consistent team in the AFC. Not to throw shade at Tennessee, but the winner of this Bills-Chiefs game will likely represent the AFC in the Super Bowl.
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