Hold onto your helmets, football fans, because Josh Allen just delivered a performance that’ll have you questioning if he’s human. In a jaw-dropping display, the Buffalo Bills quarterback racked up a staggering six total touchdowns—three passing and three rushing—as his team dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44-32. But here’s where it gets controversial: Is Allen’s ability to bounce back from early mistakes—like two interceptions—a sign of greatness, or just a lucky break? Let’s dive in.
ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, who’s been covering the Bills since 2021, captured the essence of Allen’s performance through the words of his teammates. Right tackle Spencer Brown kept it simple: ‘He had two turnovers… and then he went and had six touchdowns. So, I think that’s fine with me.’ Wide receiver Khalil Shakir went even further, calling Allen ‘a dog’ and declaring him ‘the best player in the league by far.’ Bold words, but are they hyperbole, or is Allen truly in a league of his own? Let us know in the comments.
What makes Allen’s feat even more remarkable is its rarity. Only three quarterbacks in NFL history—including the postseason—have achieved three passing and three rushing touchdowns in a single game. Allen now owns two of those performances, joining the legendary Otto Graham, who did it in 1954. And this is the part most people miss: Allen also tied Cam Newton’s record for the most regular-season rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in NFL history (75). Is this the mark of a generational talent, or just a product of today’s game?
The Bills’ success on Sunday wasn’t just about Allen’s heroics. The downfield passing game, which had been struggling since 2023, finally clicked. Allen’s 43-yard touchdown pass to Tyrell Shavers—his first 40-plus yard TD pass since 2022—was a highlight reel moment. Running back Ty Johnson also turned a short pass into a 52-yard score, showcasing the team’s versatility. But here’s the kicker: despite the running game sputtering (just 48 yards on 16 carries), Allen’s arm carried the day, with 13 first downs coming through the air.
Contributions came from all corners, including season debuts from Gabe Davis and Mecole Hardman. Davis snagged a crucial fourth-down conversion in the final quarter, while Hardman’s 61-yard kick return was a spark—though he later left with a calf injury. But here’s the real question: Can the Bills sustain this momentum as they head to Houston for Thursday Night Football? Allen thinks so, but admits, ‘We got to start fast… really wipe this one and start tomorrow.’
As the Bills move forward, one thing’s clear: Josh Allen is a force to be reckoned with. But is he the undisputed best in the league? Or is there room for debate? Let’s hear your thoughts below—agree or disagree, we want to know what you think!
