Josh Allen's performance today: A look at the Bills QB's remarkable 6-touchdown game versus the Buccaneers, and Sean Tucker's Week 11 performance.

Dan Treacy

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Josh Allen stats today: Inside Bills QB's crazy 6-TD day against Buccaneers, Sean Tucker in Week 11 image

TL;DR

  • Josh Allen overcame early turnovers to lead Buffalo Bills to a 44-32 win with six total touchdowns.
  • Allen tied an NFL record with his second game of three passing and three rushing touchdowns.
  • He recorded 42.68 fantasy points, the most for any quarterback in a single game this season.
  • Buccaneers' Sean Tucker had a standout performance with 140 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns.

It's widely understood how drastically a single week can shift the NFL's storyline, but what about just an hour or two?

Josh Allen, star of Buffalo Bills, confronted concerns about turnovers during the initial half of Sunday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throwing two interceptions shortly after a Week 10 defeat marked by multiple turnovers. However, by the game's conclusion, he had only strengthened his argument for a second MVP honor.

Allen was responsible for six touchdowns in the 44-32 win, helping the Bills stay close to the New England Patriots in the AFC East standings and preventing their fourth defeat in six contests.

This offers a detailed examination of Allen's exceptional performance versus the Buccaneers, alongside an exploration of a surprising Buccaneers player who almost rivaled his achievements.

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Josh Allen's statistics against the Buccaneers

  • Comp./Att.: 19/30
  • Pass yards: 317
  • Pass TD: 3
  • INT: 2
  • Passer rating: 104.4
  • Rush att.: 6
  • Rush yards: 40
  • Rush TD: 3

Despite initial turnovers, Allen passed for 317 yards and contributed to six total touchdowns in Sunday's win. The Bills and Buccaneers traded the lead multiple times before Buffalo secured the advantage late in the fourth quarter. The contest saw a total of nine shifts in leadership. 

Allen tied his own NFL record in the victory, achieving his second game with three passing and three rushing touchdowns. In December of last year, Allen was the first player to achieve this statistical feat against the Los Angeles Rams. He has now accomplished this twice, a feat no other player has managed even once. 

Here's what you need to know about how Allen's gaudy numbers translated to fantasy points.

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Josh Allen's fantasy score for today

Allen recorded 42.68 fantasy points on Sunday, the most of any quarterback in one game this season.

Sunday notably saw Allen achieve his fourth career game with 40 or more fantasy points, indicating he's responsible for 11 percent of these occurrences in the Super Bowl era. 

Allen's best vs. Bucs

Allen hit the Euro step celebration after his first of six touchdowns.

Allen hit James Cook to give Buffalo its lead back late in the third quarter.

Allen's fifth touchdown of the day put the Bills in front again in a game with several lead changes.

Allen's sixth touchdown of the game secured a Bills victory, enabling him to tie his own NFL record. 

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Sean Tucker stats vs. Bills

  • Rush att.: 19
  • Rush yards: 106
  • Catches: 2
  • Rec. Yards: 34
  • Total TD: 3

Given that Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin, and Mike Evans remained sidelined for The Buccaneers, Sean Tucker was the standout performer for Tampa Bay this past Sunday. 

Tucker delivered star-caliber performance against the Bills, accumulating 140 yards from scrimmage and three scores, enabling the Buccaneers to keep pace with Allen despite a subdued effort from Baker Mayfield.

Tucker, initially an undrafted free agent from Syracuse, didn't play a significant role for The Buccaneers at the start of his second NFL season but has become more involved due to Irving's absence. With Irving close to returning, Tucker has made his argument to keep a part in the offense even when the full running back group is available. 

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