Allen completed 12 of 19 passes for just 130 yards, as Buffalo again relied heavily on the ground game. James Cook rushed 16 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns, while Ty Johnson added a rushing touchdown as well. Veteran safety Jordan Poyer stood out defensively with 11 tackles, one pass defensed and half a sack.

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But Allen and Buffalo were undeterred. Ray Davis had a huge kick return to open the second half, and Allen capped the drive with a 4-yard touchdown to Dawson Knox. Then, the maligned Buffalo defense, shredded throughout the first half, got a three-and-out, and the Bills marched down the field again, with Cook powering in from 3 yards out.

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