Josh Allen’s Playoff Curse Deepens as Broncos Stun Bills in Epic Finish

Oh boy, if you thought Josh Allen’s play-off saga was over, think again. The Buffalo Bills’ quarterback faced another gut-wrenching setback as the Denver Broncos edged past them in a nail-biting overtime thriller, inching closer to the Super Bowl. Denver, sitting comfortably with the AFC’s top seed and home-field advantage, initially cruised ahead 23-10 in the third quarter. But don’t be fooled — the Bills fought tooth and nail, clawing back not once, but twice, to level the game at 30-30. Allen was perched on the cusp of glory in overtime, only to be thwarted by a crucial interception, handing the Broncos the chance to seal the win with a field goal, 33-30. Despite Allen’s impressive streak of seven consecutive play-off appearances and eight wins, the elusive Super Bowl berth continues to slip through his fingers. Meanwhile, this victory marks Denver’s first play-off triumph since their Super Bowl III glory in 2016, setting the stage for a mouth-watering AFC Championship showdown at home next weekend. There’s plenty of drama yet to unfold — I’m all eyes. LEARN MORE

Quarterback Josh Allen endured more play-off heartache as the Denver Broncos beat the Buffalo Bills in overtime to move within one win of the Super Bowl.

Having secured the AFC’s top seed, Denver had home advantage and led 23-10 during the third quarter, before the Bills twice came from behind to make the final score 30-30.

Allen had a chance to clinch victory in overtime, but the Broncos claimed an interception before kicking a field goal to win 33-30.

That means that despite reaching the play-offs in seven straight seasons, racking up eight play-off wins, the NFL’s reigning Most Valuable Player is still to reach the sport’s biggest game.

The Broncos, however, have claimed their first play-off success since winning the Super Bowl for the third time in February 2016.

That game took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, which will also stage this year’s edition, Super Bowl 60, on Sunday, 8 February.

Now, Denver can look forward to the AFC Conference Championship game next weekend at home to the winners of the Houston Texans at the New England Patriots on Sunday (20:00 GMT).

More to follow.