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Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen One of NFL’s Top 10 QBs

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The debate over the degree to which a player is considered decisive can get a little fuzzy. After all, there are a multitude of ways to define the concept of “decisive” in athletics.

CBS Sports developed this idea with quarterbacks in mind. It looked at two specific aspects when creating its list:

  1. Quarterback conversion rate late in the game on offenses that tie or give away the lead
  2. Expected Points Added (EPA) in these game situations.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen finished fourth in the rankings. Clawson points out:

Josh Allen is in the top 10 in all of the above metrics, including fifth in game-winning drive conversion rates in 2023 and for his career. He led three game-winning drives as the Bills finished last season on a five-game winning streak and stole the AFC East title from Miami.

Bills fans have grown accustomed to Allen’s late-game theatrics. His ability to single-handedly take control of games is something to behold.

If anyone wants to question Allen’s resume, CBS Sports brings up an old injury for the Buffalo faithful:

And before you question his ability as a decisive hitter, just remember his heroics in the 42-36 loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs a few years ago.

In that game, Allen completed 27 of 37 passes for 329 yards and four touchdowns. He added 68 yards on 11 carries.

With the Bills’ offense in transition, they’ll rely on Allen even more than they have in the past. Buffalo lost two of Allen’s top receiving options in Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis. Expect Allen to take over more games as the new faces integrate into Joe Brady’s offensive scheme.

CBS Sports’ full list of the NFL’s top 10 quarterbacks, including Allen, is below:

Oct. 4, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens watches the first quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Nov. 2, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) carries the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston (92) pursues him during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws the ball on a catch attempt resulting in an interception in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Chargers at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. The Bengals lost the season opener, 16-13, as the game-tying field goal went wide in the final seconds of the game.

Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals

November 24, 2019; Foxborough, MA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) drops back to throw a pass during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks to pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 07: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

October 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) in action against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 26: CJ Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws a pass during the third quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 16: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)

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