Buffalo became the first team to advance to the Divisional Round after their win over Indianapolis
The Buffalo Bills became the first team to advance to the Divisional Round, joining the No. 1 seed of the American Conference, the Kansas City Chiefs, After dramatically beating the Indianapolis Colts 27-24.
Buffalo took the lead in the second half and never turned back, against some Colts who had to paddle against the current and tried a pass from Ave Maria in the second finals, but the miracle never happened.
this was the first playoff win for the Bills since 1995 that they defeated the Miami Dolphins 37-22 in the Ronda de Comodins, Also playing as locals.
But what were the lessons we learned in this match?
KEY MOMENT
With 1:52 to play, the Colts decided to take a fourth chance and goal in the Bills ’4th yard to extend their lead to 17-7, however, Philip Rivers’ projection to Michael Pittman Jr. it was incomplete and they ended up losing possession on the pitch. In the ensuing series, the Bills traveled the entire field for Josh Allen’s touchdown that temporarily put the score at 14-10 in favor of Buffalo, who did not lose the lead again. Indianapolis was in line to try a short field goal and if successful, those 3 points could have changed the course of the match.
KEY PLAYER
Gabriel Davis. After stopping the Colts before the end of the first half, the Bills crossed the field to turn the score around and the open receiver was crucial in this march, catching two passes from Josh Allen hooked to the bands for 37 and 19 yard gains. , respectively, to place in the 33rd Indianapolis, facilitating the work for Allen, who scored in a drag a few plays later.
KEY STATISTICS
Josh Allen’s 379 total yards. The Bills quarterback completed 26 of 35 passes for 324 yards and two touchdown passes, and had 11 carries for 54 yards and one touchdown. Devin Singletary and Zach Moss, who came out injured in the second half, combined for 10 carries and 42 yards, so the ground attack fell on the quarterback’s legs. By air, Stefon Diggs was his favorite weapon with six receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown.
THE FOLLOWING
Buffalo has to wait for results to meet his next rival, although they cannot be measured against the Chiefs or the Cleveland Browns, In case of winning.
For the Colts the path is more complicated because they have to decide what will happen to their position as quarterback. It’s true that Philip Rivers had a solid campaign, but he’s already 39 years old and definitely not the future, although he may still get a short contract while developing a young quarterback or betting on someone else in free agency or with an exchange. It will be a hectic low season in Indianapolis.