Josh Allen Makes NFL Playoff History in Bills’ Wild-Card Win Over Steelers

After earning a 31-14 Wild Card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Buffalo Bills will host Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs next Sunday at Highmark Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills advanced to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs after earning a 31–17 wild-card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday at Highmark Stadium.

The Bills were led by their standout quarterback Josh Allen, who shined in the two-touchdown victory. 

The dual-threat signal-caller made NFL playoff history in the victory, becoming the first player to throw three-plus touchdown passes while also rushing for 70-plus yards and a touchdown in a single postseason game.

Allen has now guided the Bills to six consecutive victories since the start of December. Over that span, the two-time Pro Bowl talent has thrown for 1,552 total yards with 15 total touchdowns.

OH MY, JOSH ALLEN 😱

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— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 15, 2024

The 27-year-old gun-slinger will have a chance to make personal history when the Bills host Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday at Highmark Stadium at 6:30 p.m. ET. 

Allen, who is 3–1 in the regular season in his career against Mahomes, is 0–2 in the playoffs versus the two-time Super Bowl MVP.

Oddsmakers at SI Sportsbook believe Allen will end the playoff drought against Mahomes opening Buffalo as 2.5-point home favorites.