Josh Allen-Matthew Stafford duel surprises NFL fans as Rams beat Bills in playoff race | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Josh Allen-Matthew Stafford duel surprises NFL fans as Rams beat Bills in playoff race | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 08: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams talks with Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills before a game at SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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Two of the NFL’s best quarterbacks went back and forth on Sunday afternoon.

At the end of a hard-fought battle, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams emerged victorious over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 44-42.

Stafford was able to prevail in a relatively clean pocket during the game, going 23 of 30 for 320 yards and two touchdowns without being picked off.

His pass to Puka Nacua late in the fourth quarter gave the Rams a two-point lead that they wouldn’t relinquish for the rest of the game.

Stafford’s biggest target was Nacua, who caught 12 passes for 162 yards and made several impressive grabs during the win.

The Rams have now won six of their last eight games and have returned to the NFC playoff rankings.

Fans were impressed with Stafford’s performance.

Coach Jason Brown @TheRealCoach_JB

Matthew Stafford is the best quarterback in football. Stop arguing with me

Skip Bayless @RealSkipBayless

When Matt Stafford, the best pure pitcher in football, gets HOT, it’s over.

Bridget Condon @BridgetCondon_

I’m afraid we don’t talk enough about how talented Matthew Stafford is

Max Toscano @maxtoscano1

Remember when all the movie people said, “Just put Matthew Stafford in a workable situation and see what happens?”
For this reason

Steve Palazzolo @StevePalazzolo_

It’s difficult to stop the Rams when elite Stafford shows up

Colin Cowherd @colincowherd

The Rams played almost flawless football. Best performance in a few seasons. Matt Stafford is tearing up Bills secondary.

Nolan Bianchi @nolanbianchi

Matthew Stafford is absolutely killing it today

Buffalo trailed 31-14 in the third quarter, but the Bills were able to take the lead thanks to heroics from Allen.

Allen finished 22 of 37 for 342 yards and three touchdowns compared to zero interceptions. He also had 82 rush yards and three more scores on the ground.

NFL Research @NFLPlus

Josh Allen becomes the first player in NFL history with 3 pass TDs and 3 rush TDs in a single game @BuffaloBills

Buffalo Bills PR @BuffaloBillsPR

Today marks Josh Allen’s tenth career game with more than 300 passing yards and more than 50 rushing yards, extending his NFL record.

The 28-year-old distributed the ball and passed to seven different receivers.

With about eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Bills cut the deficit to three points, but their defense couldn’t stop Los Angeles.

However, fans were still impressed with Allen’s efficient play.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

Josh Allen was UNREAL against the Rams 😱
22/37
342 YDS
3 TD
82 RUSH YDS
3 RUSH TD
FIRST PLAYER IN NFL HISTORY WITH 3 PASS TD AND 3 RUSH TD IN ONE GAME 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bKz0CIux6G

Colin Cowherd @colincowherd

Josh Allen is just ridiculous. Today I run a franchise.

Skip Bayless @RealSkipBayless

AGAIN, WHAT A THROW FROM JOSH ALLEN TO HIS MVP CASE.

Adam Shine @AdamSchein

I can’t spell Josh Allen without MVP

Ben DiNucci @B_DiNucci6

No QB is playing better than Josh Allen right now.
It’s so much fun to watch.

Wendell Ferreira @wendellfp

Josh Allen is the best player in football right now.

The loss dropped the Bills to 10-3 on the season, although they still hold a comfortable lead at the top of the AFC East standings.

The Rams improved to 7-6 and are now one game behind the Washington Commanders for the final playoff spot in the NFC.

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