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NFL Notebook, Week 13: Miami madness, Ron Rivera firing, Coach of the Year and more

By Zach Cohen

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Jason Sanders #7 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates a touchdown pass from a fake field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Jason Sanders #7 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates a touchdown pass from a fake field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 28: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball to avoid the rush in the first quarter on Thanksgiving Day during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at NRG Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 28: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball to avoid the rush in the first quarter on Thanksgiving Day during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at NRG Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

An Apology to Josh Allen

I would like to apologize to Josh Allen for doubting him.

Entering his rookie season, I knew Allen looked great half of the time and looked terrible for the other half. I knew he had a big arm, though his best asset was his legs. Heading into this season, I was dubious to think that Allen could become more accurate. Watching him tear up the Cowboys with both his arms and his legs made me realize that he might be for real.

With that out of the way, Allen really did make some impressive plays against Dallas, including some super accurate darts. Some people (myself included) pegged him as a runner who needs to improve his passing. Consider it improved.

He definitely has a way to go; the 27th best completion percentage isn’t going to cut it. However, Allen’s shown that he’s capable of leading a Buffalo team that has surprised many. His running ability certainly helps; he has the third-most rushing yards among all quarterbacks.

Allen’s no Lamar Jackson (who’s 63 yards from breaking Michael Vick’s single-season rushing record for quarterbacks), but Allen is enough to carry the Bills into the postseason.

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