– Josh Allen’s night: He fought through a lingering right-foot issue, finishing with 283 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and 66 rushing yards in the loss. A heroic, gut-it-out effort in a tight playoff bounce-back game. 📊🔥
– Injury update: Bills GM Brandon Beane said Allen might need a foot procedure in the offseason, but, if it happens, he should be ready for OTAs. The injury dates back to Week 16 vs. the Browns, and any surgery would likely still keep him on track for offseason workouts. 🦶🏈
– Big coaching shakeup: Buffalo fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons and a very strong overall run (98-50 in the regular season, multiple playoff appearances and division titles). Owner Terry Pegula said Allen had no input in McDermott’s firing. 📊🔥
– What’s next for Buffalo: With McDermott out, the Bills will chase a top-notch coach and focus on building a stronger supporting cast around Allen to get back into Super Bowl contention. There are five other NFL openings on the board right now (Cardinals, Ravens, Browns, Raiders, Steelers), and McDermott is expected to have options. 🏈📊
– Takeaway: A painful playoff exit, a potential foot procedure on the horizon, and a major regime change set the stage for Buffalo to reshape the roster and coaching staff around a still-dynamic Josh Allen. 🔥🏈
