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Bills Hang On to Beat Colts, Win First Playoff Game in 25 Years

After 25 years, the Bills' winless playoff skid is finally over.

A quarter-century of heartache and pain ended with Buffalo's 27–24 win over the Colts in Saturday's AFC wild-card game in front of a small crowd at Bills Stadium.

Quarterback Josh Allen impressed while going 26 for 35 with 324 yards and two touchdowns.

Down 3–0 late in the first quarter, Allen attempted a run on second-and-goal but was met by Colts defenders. Instead, he connected with Dawson Knox on a wild touchdown pass while falling down.

Allen later kept the Bills' lead in the fourth quarter with a 35-yard pass to Stefon Diggs, marking the first time the signal-caller completed three passes of 30-plus air yards in a single game.