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Video: Josh Allen Calls Out Bills' Critics After NFL Playoff Win vs. Ravens

Zach BacharContributor IJanuary 20, 2025

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter during the AFC Divisional Playoff at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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Josh Allen brought up criticism that the Buffalo Bills faced throughout the 2024 season following the team's 27-25 divisional-round playoff win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.

"All year this team has heard, 'We got no talent. We're too small. We can't stop the run. We're not good enough to compete,'" Allen said in an interview after the game. "We've just put our head down and worked hard. I'm so proud of our defense. I'm so proud of our offense and special teams. What a complete win."

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"All year this team has heard, 'We got no talent. We're too small. We can't stop the run. We're not good enough to compete.'<br><br>We've just put our head down and worked hard." - <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshAllenQB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoshAllenQB</a> (via <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLonCBS</a>) <a href="https://t.co/EUS8POhzC4">pic.twitter.com/EUS8POhzC4</a>

The Bills sat at 3-2 through five weeks, but they went on to win 10 of their final 12 regular-season games to secure an AFC East title and clinch a playoff spot for the sixth consecutive season.

Buffalo took down the Denver Broncos in the wild card round before defeating Baltimore on Sunday.

The Ravens nearly tied the game late in the fourth quarter, scoring a touchdown with just over one minute left in regulation after trailing by eight points. A two-point conversion attempt fell incomplete after a pass from Lamar Jackson was dropped by Mark Andrews.

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The two-point conversion is no good 😳<br><br>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BALvsBUF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BALvsBUF</a> on CBS<br>📱: Stream on <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLPlus</a> and Paramount+ <a href="https://t.co/s1DAo0tdm1">pic.twitter.com/s1DAo0tdm1</a>

Allen didn't have a big day through the air, as snow intermittently fell throughout the game. He finished 16-of-22 for 127 yards without a touchdown or an interception. The 28-year-old scored twice on the ground, rushing for 20 yards on 10 attempts.

During the regular season, Allen put together an efficient year while earning his third straight Pro Bowl nod. He completed 63.6 percent of his throws for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns while recording a career-low six interceptions.

Allen will now look to stay sharp in the AFC Championship Game, as the Bills will travel to battle the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are a familiar face, as three of Buffalo's previous four playoff defeats occurred against Kansas City.

Allen made sure to cherish the win over the Ravens first, calling out critics after the victory.