ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — A few of Josh Allen‘s flashiest highlights have been the results of dangerous selections.
The Buffalo Payments quarterback’s solely landing within the 22-16 additional time loss to the New York Jets got here on a throw to huge receiver Stefon Diggs within the again nook of the tip zone as Allen ran 17.3 mph, the quickest velocity on a landing go since 2016, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. Allen was simply 0.7 yards from the sideline when he launched the go.
The rating showcased Allen’s talent set as a playmaker. On the flipside, Allen’s competitiveness and drive to make “wow”-type performs can harm the crew as effectively. Within the loss to the Jets, Allen turned the ball over 4 occasions, together with three interceptions. He leads the league in turnovers since 2018 with 84.
A few days faraway from the sport, Allen stated on Wednesday that he must prioritize when he’s taking dangers with tight throws.
“It is the double-edged sword of, I get away with it a number of the occasions and generally I do not and generally it hurts us,” Allen stated. “So, simply understanding when and the place to do it and when to not do it … 12 months 6 on this league and I ought to know higher when to do this. And now I gotta, like I stated, gotta go on the market and I gotta show that.”
Allen completed the sport 29-of-41 for 236 yards and one landing go. He was sacked 5 occasions.
Three of Allen’s 4 turnovers got here within the second half, with drives ending in an interception on go supposed for Diggs (who had double protection close to the tip zone), one other on a throw supposed for huge receiver Gabe Davis with a number of defenders close by, after which a fumble by Allen on a snap from middle Mitch Morse.
The Payments did get factors on the board within the half, ending the fourth quarter with a subject objective to pressure additional time, however a 13-3 halftime lead evaporated partly due to Allen’s decisions.
“It will get again to, as Josh and I’ve mentioned, being an amazing decision-maker, that not solely means the place you throw the ball, but additionally what you do when the ball’s in your arms simply total and residing to play one other down,” coach Sean McDermott stated on Wednesday. “… I do know he has that potential. I’ve seen him do it.”
Improved decision-making extends to creating positive the quarterback isn’t taking pointless hits as a runner, as Allen did a number of occasions in Week 1.
“That is in all probability later within the sport, if one thing, if we would have liked a primary down or wanted one thing, that is whenever you form of can do some bit additional,” Allen stated on when he ought to take the danger.
The following take a look at for Allen comes rapidly with the house opener in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders (1 p.m. ET, CBS).
“I am not gonna let it have an effect on me going ahead,” Allen stated. “As a quarterback on this league, one of the best ones are capable of form of put this behind them, however take away classes from it, however not let it have an effect on how they play the subsequent sport in a detrimental approach.”