The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs knocked the Payments out of the play-offs in 4 of the previous 5 years, however with the four-time winners lacking the post-season, together with AFC rivals Baltimore and Cincinnati, this was meant to be Buffalo’s yr.
Regardless of being the AFC’s sixth seed, Buffalo had been nonetheless slender favourites towards a workforce that had gained 13 of their earlier 14 video games and a defence that led the league for sacks – but it was turnovers that harm the Payments.
Allen had not turned the ball over in any of his six earlier play-off video games however had two fumbles in three performs both facet of half-time, each leading to Denver subject targets.
That added to the Broncos’ lead after touchdowns by Frank Crum and Lil’Jordan Humphrey cancelled out Mecole Hardman’s opener for Buffalo.
Allen had additionally thrown 200 passes with out an interception earlier than being picked off within the third quarter right here. But the 29-year-old regrouped to assist Buffalo put up 17 unanswered factors due to Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid touchdowns within the fourth quarter.
After a Marvin Mims rating put Denver again in entrance with 55 seconds left, Allen led the Payments into place for 41-year-old Matt Prater to stage issues with a last-gasp subject purpose
Nonetheless, though the Buffalo defence received a cease on the primary possession of additional time, Allen gave up his fifth turnover of the day as Denver cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian claimed an interception in a contested catch with Brandin Cooks.
Wil Lutz’s fourth subject purpose ensured Allen has misplaced his three additional time video games within the post-season, and all seven general in his profession.
Buffalo’s Sean McDermott additionally has probably the most play-off wins by a head coach with out reaching a Tremendous Bowl (eight).
Final week’s victory at Jacksonville ensured the Payments grow to be simply the fourth workforce to say a play-off win in six straight seasons. The opposite three every gained three Tremendous Bowls – however the anticipate this Payments workforce goes on.
