This could be a blockbuster and a Super Bowl LIX preview. Detroit is coming off a win over the Packers that earned it a spot in the postseason and improved the Lions’ win streak to 11 games. Tim Patrick turned heads last week as he hauled in two touchdowns, giving another dimension to an already dynamic offense. They can’t afford any more injuries, but they seem to be in a really good place, backed by an impeccable coaching staff.
Josh Allen and the Bills lost to the Rams in what ended up being the highest-scoring game of the season so far. Allen had six total touchdowns and became the first player in NFL history to have three rushing touchdowns and three passing touchdowns in the same game. On the heels of clinching the division, it was an inspiring performance from Allen despite the loss, and one that surely made his teammates glad he’s on their side.
Allen has completed 58.7% of his passes against the blitz this season, recording 969 yards and a league-high 14 touchdowns. He has also recorded a 123.8 passer rating against the blitz this season, the fourth-highest mark in the NFL. He’s also been pressured on just 36.7% of dropbacks against the blitz (eighth-lowest in the NFL), including a 4.2% sack rate (seventh lowest).
The Lions have blitzed at the fourth-highest rate in the NFL this season (36.4%). They’ve allowed just four touchdowns and forced seven interceptions while blitzing this season, the second-most interceptions in the NFL.
