The Buffalo Bills needed a good, clean game in addition to a win, and they came out with all three on Thursday night. Despite a near last second heroic heave from Tampa Bay, the Bills will head into the mini bye week with a victory, 24-18.
Josh Allen had an excellent and efficient game, going 31 for 40 passing on 324 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Allen distributed the ball tonight, with Khalil Shakir taking top receiver honors with six receptions and 92 yards. Rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid found the endzone for the first time in his career tonight, hauling in five catches and 65 yards.
The defense also had a huge game, pressuring Baker Mayfield of the Buccaneers all night. Taron Johnson, AJ Epenesa, and Ed Oliver each recorded a sack. The secondary shouldn’t be forgotten. Despite no interceptions, they held Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to under 60 yards each.
The Bills now will head into an extended break before next game. Buffalo next plays on Sunday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week Nine. The Bills move to 5-3 on the season, a half-game behind the Dolphins for the time being.
More to come following postgame activities in Orchard Park.
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