In a frustrating Week 5 loss to the Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen took responsibility for his team’s struggles. Despite going 9 for 30 in passing, Allen owned up to his mistakes and acknowledged that he was to blame for Buffalo’s breakdown.
After suffering back-to-back defeats, the Bills found themselves in a tough spot. The loss to the Texans was particularly disappointing as Allen’s three straight incompletions in the final minute allowed Houston to march down the field and kick the game-winning field goal. Critics were quick to judge Allen’s decision-making, but upon closer inspection, it was clear that execution, not strategy, was the issue. Allen himself acknowledged this fact.
The lack of chemistry among the Bills’ offensive weapons has been a major obstacle in the past two weeks. This was evident in the final possession against the Texans when Allen struggled to connect with new addition Mack Hollins. The lack of coordination was palpable as Allen’s passes missed their target, leading to missed opportunities and ultimately, a loss.
When asked about his struggles to sync up with his new teammates, Allen admitted, “it’s hard to know everybody.” Despite expressing confidence in his teammates, Allen’s performance on the field has not lived up to expectations. The Bills’ inability to capitalize on key plays has been a point of concern for the team as they look to turn things around moving forward.