Josh Allen Dominates with Six Touchdowns as Bills Overwhelm Buccaneers
The Buffalo Bills showcased an impressive performance, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44-32 at Highmark Stadium. The victory marked a strong recovery for the Bills following a previous loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Josh Allen’s Historic Game
Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge, registering a total of six touchdowns—three passing and three rushing. This achievement makes him the first player in NFL history to accomplish multiple games featuring both three or more passing and rushing touchdowns.
Allen completed 19 of 30 passes for 317 yards. Despite a rocky start that included two interceptions, he managed to equal Cam Newton’s record for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, totaling 75 in his career.
Touchdowns by Allen
- 3 Rushing Touchdowns
- 3 Passing Touchdowns
Tampa Bay’s Offensive Response
The Buccaneers proved competitive, buoyed by a standout performance from running back Sean Tucker. Tucker accumulated 140 yards and scored three touchdowns, significantly contributing to Tampa Bay’s efforts.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 173 yards, completing one touchdown and throwing one interception in the matchup. His perseverance kept the Buccaneers in contention throughout the game.
Key Player Contributions
- Sean Tucker: 140 total yards, 3 touchdowns
- Baker Mayfield: 173 passing yards, 1 touchdown
- Josh Allen: 317 passing yards, 6 total touchdowns
Buffalo’s Struggles and Defensive Issues
Despite the offensive fireworks, Buffalo’s defense faced challenges. They failed to secure any sacks and managed only two QB hits until late in the game. Linebacker Terrel Bernard led the defense with 11 tackles but struggled with an ankle injury.
The Bills also faced difficulties in containing Tampa’s ground game, which totaled 202 rushing yards. The absence of linebacker Shaq Thompson further hampered their defensive efforts.
Next Matchups
With this victory, the Bills improved to a 7-3 record and will face the Houston Texans in their next game. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers fell to 6-4 and will look to recover against the Los Angeles Rams, who are currently 7-2.
