Bills Hold Off Baker's Bucs
- KZA Official
- Nov 16
- 2 min read
KZA SPORTS OFFICIAL
The Big Picture
This wasn’t your typical snooze-fest — Buffalo and Tampa Bay traded blows like heavyweight champs. But when the dust cleared, Josh Allen came out swinging, accounting for six touchdowns (yes, 6). Three by air, three by leg — the guy was everywhere.
Buffalo escaped with a 44–32 win, but it was far from a blowout: Tampa Bay stayed in the mix until one late Allen run broke the straw that broke the camel’s back.
Game Flow & Key Moments
Early signs of a slugfest: Tampa Bay opened the scoring with a short field goal. But Buffalo answered quickly — Allen, ever the dual-threat, powered in a 2-yard touchdown rush to seize the lead.
Momentum swings like a yo-yo: Mayfield kept things spicy, scrambling in for a 4-yard score to give Tampa a brief lead. Not to be outdone, Allen hit Tyrell Shavers on a 43-yard bomb, putting Buffalo back on top.
Tucker strikes for TB: Third-stringer Sean Tucker broke free for a 43-yard TD run and gave the Bucs their best chunk-play moment of the game.
Buffalo says, “hold my Gatorade”: Allen wasn’t done — he launched a 52-yard strike to Ty Johnson, setting up another Bills touchdown and building separation.
Halftime reset: Tampa Bay kicked a field goal to get back within one, turning halftime into a cozy little breathing room for them.
Third quarter tug-of-war: Tucker punched in another run, but Tampa failed the two-point conversion. Buffalo responded with a Prater field goal, then immediately blew past the Bucs with a 25-yard throw to James Cook.
Drama in the 4th: Mayfield connected with Tucker again — this time on a 28-yard pass — but another two-point attempt failed, keeping things close. Then came Allen’s 5-yard rushing TD to take back the lead.
Sealing the deal: With just 2:35 left, Allen broke loose for a 9-yard run, and Buffalo buried the Bucs in a moment that felt like the final mic drop.
Why Buffalo Won (and Why It Felt Inevitable)
Allen is a throwback superstar. He wasn’t content just dropping dimes — he ran when he needed, threw when he needed, and seemed to do it all under pressure.
Tampa had flashes, but couldn’t finish. Even with Tucker’s highlight-reel plays, failing both two-point attempts hurt. Those missed conversions loomed large by the end.
Coaching gambles didn’t pay. The Bucs punted on a key 4th-and-2 instead of being aggressive — and Buffalo made them pay.
A quirky but historic score. Believe it or not, 44–32 is a Scorigami — a final score that’s never happened before in NFL history.
✅ Final Take
Buffalo’s not just good — they’re dangerous. Allen reminded everyone why he’s the kind of quarterback teams build around, and this win feels like more than just a one-off. Meanwhile, the Bucs showed heart and some real talent, but they’ll wonder “what if” on those failed conversion tries.
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