The Buffalo Bills will aim to stay in the AFC playoff race when they visit the Detroit Lions on Sunday for a crucial NFL matchup.
Buffalo has already faced several top Super Bowl contenders this season, including the Kansas City Chiefs.
However, no team has been as dominant as the 12-1 Lions, who currently boast the longest winning streak in the league at 11 games.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell has earned widespread acclaim for his work in reviving the franchise, but he’s also quick to heap praise on Buffalo’s star quarterback, Josh Allen.
“He’s big, strong, fast, explosive—and incredibly competitive,” Campbell said. “He’s got all the physical tools, but it’s his inner drive that sets him apart.
He’s the ultimate competitor, and that’s what makes him different from many others. That’s why his teammates play so hard for him, and that’s what defines him.”
Allen, who is the frontrunner for the MVP award, is having arguably the best season of his career.
Through 13 games, he has accounted for 32 total touchdowns, over 3,400 yards, and only five interceptions.
Last week, the Bills suffered a loss to the Los Angeles Rams, despite Allen making history as the first player in NFL history to throw three touchdowns and run for three touchdowns in a single game.
With Buffalo facing potential defensive absences due to injuries, Allen will likely need another MVP-caliber performance to keep the Bills competitive against the Lions.
In a game that could have major playoff implications, Allen’s leadership and playmaking will be crucial if the Bills hope to stay in the hunt for the postseason.