Snow Mercy: Allen’s 4-TD Masterclass Buries Colts in Buffalo
Key Takeaways
- Final Score: Buffalo Bills 35, Indianapolis Colts 14.
- The Star: Josh Allen was unstoppable, throwing for 3 touchdowns and rushing for another in blizzard conditions.
- The Highlight: Allen’s 3rd-quarter hurdle over linebacker Zaire Franklin became an instant viral classic.
- The Defense: Buffalo forced three turnovers, intercepting Anthony Richardson twice.
ORCHARD PARK — In January, Highmark Stadium is where opposing dreams go to freeze. On Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts found that out the hard way.
While other Wild Card games this weekend were nail-biters, the Buffalo Bills delivered a statement beatdown. Led by a superhuman performance from Josh Allen and a suffocating defensive effort, Buffalo cruised to a 35-14 victory, reminding the rest of the AFC that the road to the Super Bowl still runs through the snow.
Allen Unphased by the Elements
Visibility was low, but Josh Allen’s vision was crystal clear.
Ignoring the swirling winds and accumulating snow, Allen played arguably his best game of the season. He opened the scoring with a 15-yard bullet to Dalton Kincaid and never looked back. His ability to extend plays with his legs broke the Colts’ spirit early.
The defining moment came early in the third quarter. Scrambling on 3rd-and-8, Allen didn’t slide. He launched himself into the air, clearing a standing defender to pick up the first down. Two plays later, he barreled into the end zone for a rushing score that buried Indianapolis for good.
“We love this weather. This is Bills football. When I saw the snow coming down in warmups, I knew we were going to have a good day.” — Josh Allen, Post-game Interview
Richardson’s Rough Debut
For the Colts and their young quarterback Anthony Richardson, it was a learning experience. The explosive athleticism Richardson showed all season was neutralized by the slippery turf and a disciplined Bills game plan.
Buffalo’s defense, led by Matt Milano, confused the young signal-caller, forcing him into bad reads. Richardson finished 14-of-32 for 160 yards and two costly interceptions that Buffalo converted into points.
By The Numbers: Total Domination
- Josh Allen: 22/30, 285 Passing Yards, 3 Passing TDs, 55 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TD
- James Cook: 18 Carries, 110 Yards (Pounding the rock in the 4th quarter)
- Turnover Battle: Bills +3 (0 Turnovers, 3 Takeaways)
- Total Yards: Bills 450, Colts 215
The AFC Divisional Round is Set
With the victory, the bracket clarifies. The No. 2 seed Bills will stay home at Highmark Stadium for the Divisional Round.
Because the No. 6 seed Cincinnati Bengals upset the Chiefs, the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens will host Cincinnati. That means Buffalo awaits the winner of the final Wild Card matchup (Texans vs. Dolphins).
Whoever comes to Orchard Park next week better bring a shovel—because the Bills are digging in for a Super Bowl run.
