Even with Buffalo trailing 13-0 at halftime, both teams struggled to move the ball effectively. Jalen Hurts completed 14 of 21 passes for 115 yards and one touchdown, while Josh Allen had a solid performance, going 7-for-10 for 90 yards. On the ground, the Eagles managed 59 yards from 15 carries, and the Bills recorded 55 yards on 12 carries.
The game saw its first significant momentum shift when Allen connected with Cooks on a 50-yard pass. Unfortunately, the Bills couldn’t take advantage of this moment. On the next play, Allen lost control of the ball, thanks to linebacker Jaelan Phillips, who forced a fumble recovered by Jihaad Campbell. This huge turnover shifted the momentum back to Philadelphia.
Capitalizing on the turnover, the Eagles scored the game’s first touchdown. After stopping Saquon Barkley twice, Hurts found Dallas Goedert wide open in the end zone for a simple catch and score.
The Bills faced challenges throughout the game, dealing with turnovers and penalties. Buffalo committed three penalties for 30 yards, while the Eagles had just two for 10 yards, making recovery more difficult for the Bills.
Buffalo’s offense saw a glimmer of hope in the second quarter. Allen had a 17-yard run, and running back James Cook III made solid yardage contributions. However, a holding penalty by left tackle Dion Dawkins pushed them back, ultimately leading to a punt.
When Hurts returned to the field, the Bills’ defense managed a stop on a third-and-12. But a defensive holding call on linebacker Matt Milano allowed Philadelphia to extend their drive, ending it with a successful 47-yard field goal.
**Key Stats**
- The Bills have an impressive 27-5 record in December/January regular season games since 2020.
- Against NFC teams, the Bills are 23-7, boasting a 14-1 record at home.
- Josh Allen reached a significant milestone, surpassing 30,000 passing yards in his career.
**Scoring Summary**
BUF 0, PHI 7 – Touchdown by Goedert (1 yard pass from Hurts).
BUF 0, PHI 10 – Elliott’s 47-yard field goal.
BUF 0, PHI 13 – Elliott’s 28-yard field goal.
BUF 6, PHI 13 – Touchdown by Allen (2-yard run). Extra point blocked.
BUF 12, PHI 13 – Touchdown by Allen (1-yard run). Two-point conversion attempt failed.
**Milestone Highlights**
- This season, the Bills tight end group achieved over 30 receptions for the first time in franchise history.
- Josh Allen became the youngest player in NFL history to reach 300 regular season touchdowns.
- Allen also set a record as the first QB to have at least two rushing touchdowns in five games in a single season.
As with many NFL matchups, turnovers played a pivotal role in this game, highlighting the importance of discipline and execution on the field. Every single yard and play counts, especially in tight games like this one. With their recent performance, both teams have plenty to build upon as they move forward in the season.
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