Hey, everybody, I’m back with another story from my little adventure in the sports data world. Today’s topic? Josh Allen’s playoff record. You know, the Buffalo Bills quarterback? I’ve been digging into this for a while, and let me tell you, it’s been a ride.
First off, I started by looking at the big picture. It turns out, the Bills weren’t exactly playoff regulars before Allen came along. I mean, they only made it to the playoffs once between 2000 and 2017. That’s a long drought!
Then, I focused on Allen’s performance specifically. From what I gathered, the guy’s a beast at home games. I saw a record that said he’s 5-2 at home in the playoffs. But, here’s the kicker – he hasn’t won a single game on the road yet, sitting at 0-3. I was like, “What’s going on there?”
Diving into Recent Games
- I dug into some recent games, like that wild card game against the Broncos. Apparently, the Bills crushed them 31-7. Allen and the team were on fire.
- There was this one play I read about, a fourth-and-1 situation where Allen pulled some magic, and boom, touchdown to Ty Johnson. People were calling him the MVP of the game.
- In another game, Allen threw two touchdown passes, and James Cook, man, he ran for 120 yards and scored a touchdown. The Bills were just unstoppable.
Tracking Allen’s Progress
So, I started tracking Allen’s progress over the years. He’s led the Bills to five straight playoff appearances. That’s impressive! In those games, they’ve got a 5-4 record. But that road game issue is still bugging me.
I found this stat that really blew my mind. In one game, Allen completed 20 of 26 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns. Plus, he ran for 46 yards. The guy’s total offense was 318 yards! They said he’s been averaging 328 yards per game in the postseason, which is apparently an NFL record. That’s insane.
Wrapping it up, looking at Josh Allen’s playoff record has been a real eye-opener. He’s clearly a force to be reckoned with, especially at home. I’ll keep following his journey, especially those away games. Let’s see if he can turn that around. This whole experience just goes to show, sports stats can tell some really cool stories, and I’m here for it.
