Take Week 1 of the 2024 season against the Arizona Cardinals. The Bills got off to a rocky start, with Allen fumbling early and the defense struggling to contain Kyler Murray. But as we've seen time and time again, Allen didn’t let the early setbacks define the game. Instead, he took over, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another two, leading the Bills to a 34-28 victory. Without him, Buffalo doesn’t come close to winning that game. His ability to make something out of nothing, extend plays, and lead the team when the pressure is on is exactly what makes him one of the best in the league. His game-saving scramble in the fourth quarter, ending with him leaping over defenders for a touchdown, is something only a handful of quarterbacks in history could even think about doing.
People love to throw around the "turnover-prone" label when talking about Allen, and sure, he’s had his share of turnovers. But what those critics fail to see is how Allen consistently compensates for them with incredible, game-changing plays. You’ll hear about the fumbles, but not about how Allen racked up 232 passing yards, 39 rushing yards, and four total touchdowns to turn the game around. His 4:1 touchdown-to-turnover ratio in that game should silence the doubters, but it never seems to be enough for some.
