The Buffalo Bills showcased a dominant performance against the Denver Broncos, securing a 31-7 victory in the wild-card playoff game. Quarterback Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes while running back James Cook excelled with a 120-yard rushing game, marking a balanced offensive strategy that overwhelmed the Broncos. Buffalo controlled the game by scoring on six of their first seven possessions, leading to a significant 31-7 edge in the time of possession.
Despite an initial 43-yard touchdown pass from Denver's Bo Nix to Troy Franklin, the Bills quickly regained control with critical plays from Allen, including a 24-yard touchdown pass to Ty Johnson on fourth down. With this win, the Bills advanced to their fifth consecutive divisional round, set to challenge the Baltimore Ravens, who previously defeated them in the season. Allen expressed the team's focus on improving from their earlier loss and praised the dynamic skills of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.