Buffalo Rumblings on Josh Allen
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Baltimore plays zone on 61 percent of obvious passing downs, and a zone defense that rushes well but doesn't close on routes is the defense Allen punishes. He was efficient against the Raiders: 23-of-33 for 255 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and he tied Jim Kelly's franchise record for touchdown passes. Through six weeks, he leads the league in total dropback EPA at 58.6, per ESPN.
STACKED’s take
Allen's EPA lead and fourth-quarter prowess align perfectly with Ravens' collapse pattern.
The Ravens' zone-heavy defense (61% on obvious passing downs) that rushes well but doesn't close on routes is built for Allen to exploit. He leads the league in total dropback EPA at 58.6 through six weeks; through five weeks, PFF had him first among QBs in rate of positively graded plays (23.2%) with a 90.8 grade in opponent territory, ten red-zone touchdowns, and no turnover-worthy plays. He is tied for the league lead with three fourth-quarter comebacks, and Baltimore has blown three double-digit leads this season—the exact scenario where Allen excels. His recent performance against Las Vegas (23-of-33, 255 yards, two TDs, zero INTs) and his franchise-record-tying TD pass total suggest he will replicate his previous comeback-from-behind victory against Baltimore in Orchard Park.
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