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Josh Allen Ties Franchise Record as Bills Secure No. 2 Seed with 40-14 Win Over Jets

Dec 29, 2024, 08:06 PM

Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a commanding 40-14 victory over the New York Jets, securing the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs. Allen tied Hall-of-Fame running back Thurman Thomas for the most rushing touchdowns in Bills history with his 65th career rushing TD, a one-yard run that opened the scoring in the first quarter. He completed 16 of 27 passes for 199 total yards and accounted for three total touchdowns with no interceptions or sacks. Allen later connected with Amari Cooper for a spectacular 30-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter, extending the Bills' lead to 19-0. The Bills dominated throughout, leading 12-0 at halftime and 33-0 at the end of the third quarter. The Jets struggled offensively and displayed a lack of discipline, committing 14 penalties for 107 yards, including five personal fouls. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a rough outing, completing 12 of 18 passes for 112 yards with two interceptions and being sacked four times. The victory completes an undefeated home season for the Bills, their first since 1990, and Allen became the first player in NFL history to record 40 or more touchdowns in five consecutive seasons.