Bills QB Josh Allen’s 2-Word Message After Dominant Win Over Cowboys

The Buffalo Bills (8-6) kept their playoff aspirations alive with a crucial victory over the Dallas Cowboys (10-4) at Highmark Stadium.

In their 31-10 triumph against one of the league’s top-performing teams, quarterback Josh Allen had a modest performance, completing only seven passes for 94 yards and a touchdown, in addition to scoring once on a rush. However, Allen didn’t need to play the full game due to the exceptional performance of running back James Cook.

Cook had an outstanding game, rushing 25 times for a career-best 179 yards and a touchdown, while also contributing two receptions for 42 yards and another touchdown. His total of 221 yards from scrimmage ranks as the third-highest by any player this season, according to The Buffalo News. The Bills’ collective rush of 266 yards set a new record during head coach Sean McDermott’s tenure.

In his post-game interview with reporters, Allen was asked about the unexpected emphasis on the running game. The 27-year-old quarterback expressed his inability to pinpoint what exactly led to their significant success on the ground. The team hadn’t initially planned for such a heavy reliance on the run, but they adapted as a unit during the game.

 

 

“Simply winning,” Allen replied when asked about his message to the team.

He credited offensive coordinator Joe Brady for staying committed to the running plays. Regarding Cook’s remarkable performance, where he averaged 7.2 yards per carry, Allen summed it up succinctly with just two words: “James Cook.”

Cook’s achievement of surpassing 100 all-purpose yards for the fifth consecutive game marks a feat not seen in a Bills player since LeSean McCoy in 2017, according to NYup.com. With a substantial 28-point lead, backup quarterback Kyle Allen entered the game with 10:37 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Reflecting on the game, Josh Allen humorously likened himself to “the kid who didn’t contribute much to the group project but still got an A.” He concluded by affirming his preference for this outcome, stating, “I’d take this result ten out of ten times.”

Despite not stealing the spotlight in the game, Allen achieved a new NFL record by securing his 10th game of the season with both a passing and rushing touchdown. He extended his streak to 22 consecutive games with at least one passing touchdown, currently the longest in the league. To the delight of Bills Mafia, he also put an end to his streak of nine consecutive games with at least one interception.

The Bills’ defense also earned high praise for effectively shutting down Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott. Notably, Buffalo played without several key players including DaQuan Jones, Matt Milano, Micah Hyde, AJ Epenesa, and Tre’Davious White. Despite these absences, holding one of the prominent MVP candidates to just 134 passing yards with zero touchdowns was an exceptional accomplishment.

Before Week 15, the Cowboys led the league in points per game (40.2) and were second in yards per game (437.4). Prescott had not thrown an interception in four consecutive games until he was intercepted by Bills cornerback Christian Benford.

Furthermore, defensive end Leonard Floyd continued to demonstrate his value as a crucial offseason addition. After sacking Prescott in the first quarter, Floyd became the first Bill to reach 10 or more sacks in a single season since Lorenzo Alexander’s 12.5 in 2016, as reported by the team’s website.

Reflecting on the team’s performance, Allen praised the defense for their outstanding effort against a formidable offense. He emphasized the collective team effort in securing the win, stating, “Our defense went out there against a fantastic offense and did their thing. It was a complete team win today. We just have to keep finding ways to win.”