How Josh Allen’s running sustained Buffalo against the Rams

Screen

No. Direct pass drop and throw downfield; no screen blocking arrangement in either view.

Play-action mechanics

No. Direct shotgun passing phase, without visible handoff/pitch presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Young, Donald, Turner and Fiske attack initially; four visible rushers.

Total rushers

4. The views show the same four rushers through the delivery; no additional rush reported.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from verified total of 4 pass rushers.

Role-based blitz

No. The four existing front rushers attack. Landman 53 and Speights 48 move with the receiving action rather than attack protection before delivery.

Pressure before decision

No. Four rushers stay blocked through release and Allen has a stable platform, with no observed disruption.

Pressure evidence

Young 0, Donald 99, Turner 91 and Fiske 55 stay engaged in pass protection while Allen makes his ordinary set and release; Landman 53 and Speights 48 retreat with the receiving action. The paired passing phases show the four front attackers engaged in blocks and Allen making an ordinary delivery, supporting the retained pressure=false judgment.

Contact after release

No. No contact on Allen is observed after the release in either reviewed angle.

Throwaway

No. A downfield pass is directed to Knox in the middle/end-zone receiving area, not an observed intentional disposal.

Pass deflected at line

No. No line-of-scrimmage touch or deflection is observed.

Catchability

Catchable. Knox advances into the end zone, extends both arms and dives toward the pass. The ball arrives within his extended receiving reach with a realistic legal opportunity to secure it; the wide arrival view shows his hands meeting the target area inside the end zone. The required adjustment is real but does not remove catchability under the v 0.3 reasonable-effort rubric.

Drop

Yes. The ball escapes the attempted acquisition as Knox descends and then rebounds away on/after the landing. Lake 37 closes behind him, but the receiving sequence does not show a defender striking Knox's hands, the ball or his acquisition area before it fails. The failed opportunity is attributable to handling rather than visible decisive defensive disruption.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun with Cook 4 beside Allen and extra offensive lineman Anderson 70.

Visible routes and blocks

Knox releases into the deep middle/end-zone area; the four observed pass rushers remain engaged by blockers and Allen releases from a stable platform.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (14:13) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep middle to 88-D.Knox.

Recorded air yards: 23 · nflfastR event EPA: -0.618

Screen

No. The actual snap has a passing set and sack, without observed screen delivery or released blocker/receiver arrangement.

Play-action mechanics

No. Shotgun passing phase without a visible handoff/pitch presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Four initial rushers: Fiske, Stewart 10,Turner 91,Donald 99; Young 0 and Curl 3 drop.

Total rushers

4. The same four identified rushers attack through the sack; Young and Curl retreat into coverage.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from verified total of 4 pass rushers.

Role-based blitz

No. The observation classifies the observed rush as four front rushers; Young and Curl drop rather than join the rush.

Pressure before decision

Yes. Stewart attacks through the interior and physically reaches Allen behind the line, ending in the official eight-yard sack.

Pressure evidence

Stewart 10 attacks through the interior and reaches Allen behind the line, ending in the official sack. Direct interior rush and sack contact support pressure on this actual snap.

Contact after release

Not applicable. No throw/release occurs on this sack; release-based classifications do not apply.

Throwaway

Not applicable. No throw/release occurs on this sack; release-based classifications do not apply.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. No throw/release occurs on this sack; release-based classifications do not apply.

Catchability

Not applicable. No throw occurs. The sack ends the dropback without any thrown ball.

Drop

Not applicable. No throw/release occurs on this sack; release-based classifications do not apply.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun with Ty Johnson 26 beside Allen; Anderson 70 is an extra offensive lineman. Coleman 0 and Shakir 10 are on image-left, Knox 88 on image-right; image positions are not offensive directions.

Visible routes and blocks

Four front defenders rush while Young 0 and Curl 3 drop. Stewart 10 reaches Allen through the interior; no assignment/fault grade is supplied.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (14:08) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at LA 31 for -8 yards (10-J.Stewart).

nflfastR event EPA: -1.880

Screen

No. Cook releases to the flat after the fake, while linemen remain near the line in protection. No planned release of blockers ahead of the target appears.

Play-action mechanics

Yes. Allen visibly presents/extends the ball to Cook crossing behind him, retains it, then passes to the same back in the opposite flat.

Initial rushers

5. Four front paths attack the passing pocket, with off-ball Speights 48 advancing from behind the offensive left edge and engaging Knox 88 before delivery. Landman 53 remains behind with the receiving action. The rightmost front defender 94 engages the initial edge action but turns into Cook’s receiving path instead of attacking the passing pocket; he is excluded as a cover defender. Five initial/total passing attackers, five-plus true and role-based blitz yes are resolved.

Total rushers

5. Four front paths attack the passing pocket, with off-ball Speights 48 advancing from behind the offensive left edge and engaging Knox 88 before delivery. Landman 53 remains behind with the receiving action. The rightmost front defender 94 engages the initial edge action but turns into Cook’s receiving path instead of attacking the passing pocket; he is excluded as a cover defender. Five initial/total passing attackers, five-plus true and role-based blitz yes are resolved.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Four front paths attack the passing pocket, with off-ball Speights 48 advancing from behind the offensive left edge and engaging Knox 88 before delivery. Landman 53 remains behind with the receiving action. The rightmost front defender 94 engages the initial edge action but turns into Cook’s receiving path instead of attacking the passing pocket; he is excluded as a cover defender. Five initial/total passing attackers, five-plus true and role-based blitz yes are resolved.

Role-based blitz

Yes. Four front paths attack the passing pocket, with off-ball Speights 48 advancing from behind the offensive left edge and engaging Knox 88 before delivery. Landman 53 remains behind with the receiving action. The rightmost front defender 94 engages the initial edge action but turns into Cook’s receiving path instead of attacking the passing pocket; he is excluded as a cover defender. Five initial/total passing attackers, five-plus true and role-based blitz yes are resolved.

Pressure before decision

No. Allen has a separated delivery platform and throws with the front held away; no visible contact, avoidance move or closing path constrains the delivery.

Pressure evidence

The five attacking paths are engaged through Allen’s directly visible ordinary delivery after the back fake. Dense end-zone 00:11:15–17 shows Allen set to deliver with the attacking paths engaged in blocks; Speights 48 is sustained by Knox 88 and the platform stays clear. This supports the retained pressure=false judgment.

Contact after release

No. Dense end-zone 00:11:17–18 retains Allen upright and clear of contact through the visible Cook receiving aftermath.

Throwaway

No. The ball is directed to Cook in the left flat and he controls the pass.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. No complete ball path inspected to certify an absence of a line touch. The selected images show the intended flat pass but not every initial ball-flight frame.

Catchability

Catchable. Cook visibly receives within ordinary reach in bounds and advances with control before going out. This resolves ordinary legal opportunity only, not an accuracy grade.

Drop

No. Cook visibly controls and retains the pass as he turns upfield and goes out; no failed reception on this target.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Under center with Cook 4 deep; tight ends are aligned outside the tackles. Actual presnap/end-zone alignment and Cook backfield position visible. No full-field receiver arrangement assigned from the cropped wide viewport.

Visible routes and blocks

Cook 4 crosses behind Allen through the run presentation and then releases to the offensive left flat; linemen remain near the line in protection. Visible backfield path, target route and blocker locations; no read-order or protection-fault claim.

5 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. An off-ball defender joins the pocket rush. A visible run-action presentation precedes the retained passing phase. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (5:35) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 4-J.Cook ran ob at BUF 47 for 7 yards (94-D.Johnson; 22-T.McDuffie).

Recorded air yards: 2 · Recorded YAC: 5 · nflfastR event EPA: 0.473

Screen

No. Receivers release downfield while all five linemen remain in protection through the passing phase; no screen blocking arrangement is shown before Allen runs.

Play-action mechanics

No. The shotgun snap leads directly to a pass drop; Cook releases without a visible handoff/pitch presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Young 0 and Stewart 10 rush from the edges, with Davis 90 and Ford 97 attacking inside.

Total rushers

4. Same four rushers tracked until Allen commits to running. Landman 53 and Curl 3 do not join the pass rush before that commitment.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from the independently observed four-rusher total.

Role-based blitz

No. The off-ball defenders stay in coverage during the dropback; later pursuit after Allen becomes a runner is not a pass rush.

Pressure before decision

No. At the point Allen lowers the ball and steps into the open left gap, the four rushers are still engaged. Young 0 releases and dives behind him after run commitment, so that pursuit does not establish pre-commit pressure.

Contact after release

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed scramble. Receiving and after-release fields are outside this snap’s applicable scope. Allen keeps the ball and runs without releasing a pass.

Throwaway

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed scramble. Receiving and after-release fields are outside this snap’s applicable scope. Allen keeps the ball and runs without releasing a pass.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed scramble. Receiving and after-release fields are outside this snap’s applicable scope. Allen keeps the ball and runs without releasing a pass.

Catchability

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed scramble. Receiving and after-release fields are outside this snap’s applicable scope. Allen keeps the ball and runs without releasing a pass.

Drop

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed scramble. Receiving and after-release fields are outside this snap’s applicable scope. Allen keeps the ball and runs without releasing a pass.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun; Cook 4 shifts from the offensive right to the left before the snap. Both angles show Cook changing sides behind Allen before the snap. Offensive left/right are defined by the direction of attack, not image side.

Visible routes and blocks

Receivers run downfield; the four front rushers stay engaged as Allen steps into the offensive left gap and keeps the ball. Visible route releases, front engagement and run path only; no reason for abandoning a read or protection assignment is inferred.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (4:24) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles left end ran ob at LA 39 for 8 yards (35-J.Watson).

nflfastR event EPA: 0.444

Screen

No. The linemen stay near the front in protection, and visible eligibles release into routes; no screen-blocker release appears before the sack.

Play-action mechanics

No. After Ty Johnson shifts out, Allen takes the shotgun snap into a direct pass drop without a visible handoff/pitch presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Bailey 47, Donald 99, Turner 91 and Stewart 10 attack from their front alignments.

Total rushers

4. The same four front rushers are tracked until the sack; Curl 3 and Landman 53 drop rather than join the rush.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from the observed four-rusher total.

Role-based blitz

No. Visible off-ball defenders retreat into receiving areas; the edge rushers are operating from front alignments, not treated as off-ball blitzers merely because their roster position isOLB.

Pressure before decision

Yes. Donald 99 breaks into the interior delivery space, reaches Allen behind the line and sacks him before any release.

Pressure evidence

Donald 99 reaches Allen behind the line and takes him down before any release. Directly visible interior penetration and QB contact/sack; official no-play status remains separate.

Contact after release

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed nullified sack. Receiving and after-release fields are outside the snap’s applicable scope. Allen is tackled before releasing any pass.

Throwaway

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed nullified sack. Receiving and after-release fields are outside the snap’s applicable scope. Allen is tackled before releasing any pass.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed nullified sack. Receiving and after-release fields are outside the snap’s applicable scope. Allen is tackled before releasing any pass.

Catchability

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed nullified sack. Receiving and after-release fields are outside the snap’s applicable scope. Allen is tackled before releasing any pass.

Drop

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed nullified sack. Receiving and after-release fields are outside the snap’s applicable scope. Allen is tackled before releasing any pass.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun; Ty Johnson 26 shifts away from the quarterback before the snap. The back’s presnap departure and shotgun alignment are visible; upper-field route/complete formation information is not certified from the clipped viewport.

Visible routes and blocks

Four front rushers attack; Donald 99 penetrates inside and reaches Allen while Curl 3 and Landman 53 retreat into coverage. Actual front/off-ball paths and sack contact; no protection-fault assignment or intended read order.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (3:10) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at LA 46 for -10 yards (99-A.Donald). PENALTY on LA-22-T.McDuffie, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at LA 36 - No Play.

nflfastR event EPA: 0.380

Screen

No. The front stays engaged while the tight end releases from an initial edge block. No receiving screen with linemen releasing ahead is shown before the QB runs.

Play-action mechanics

Yes. End-zone 00:15:39 shows Allen presenting the ball toward crossing Cook 4, then retaining it and moving in the opposite direction. The wide view independently shows the fake and leftward continuation.

Initial rushers

4. Young 0, Turner 91, Donald 99 and Bailey 47 attack from the line at the snap.

Total rushers

4. Those four remain the rushing front. Landman 53 and Curl 3 follow routes before the QB becomes a runner; their later pursuit is not added to the passing-phase count.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from observed four-rusher total.

Role-based blitz

No. No off-ball linebacker or defensive back joins the front during the observed passing phase; Landman 53 and Curl 3 remain in the receiving area before run commitment.

Pressure before decision

No. End-zone 00:15:36–00:15:42 shows Allen retaining after the run fake and continuing outside. He tucks into his run before Donald 99 separates into pursuit. The edge pursuit follows the established rollout/run without visible pre-decision contact, reset or defensive evasion.

Pressure evidence

Allen continues the run-fake rollout with an open platform and commits to running before the separating interior rusher pursues. End-zone 00:15:36–00:15:42 shows Allen retaining after the run fake and continuing outside. He tucks into his run before Donald 99 separates into pursuit. The edge pursuit follows the established rollout/run without visible pre-decision contact, reset or defensive evasion.

Contact after release

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed scramble. Allen keeps the ball and runs without a pass release.

Throwaway

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed scramble. Allen keeps the ball and runs without a pass release.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed scramble. Allen keeps the ball and runs without a pass release.

Catchability

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed scramble. Allen keeps the ball and runs without a pass release.

Drop

Not applicable. No thrown pass or release on this reviewed scramble. Allen keeps the ball and runs without a pass release.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Under center with Cook 4 deep; a receiver crosses before the snap. Direct presnap images show the deep back, QB under center and crossing motion. Receiver identity is not assigned from the partly obscured jersey.

Visible routes and blocks

Knox 88 engages the left edge then releases; Allen follows the offensive-left rollout and keeps the ball. Visible edge engagement, release and QB path only; no designed read order or blocker fault assigned.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. A visible run-action presentation precedes the retained passing phase. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (1:05) 17-J.Allen scrambles left end to LA 5 for 6 yards (99-A.Donald; 3-K.Curl).

nflfastR event EPA: -0.066

Screen

No. Knox releases toward the end-zone boundary while the line stays in pass protection; no linemen release ahead of a screen target.

Play-action mechanics

No. The wide snap sequence shows a direct shotgun receive and passing drop, with no handoff/pitch presentation toTy Johnson 26.

Initial rushers

4. Four front paths 0/91/two interior defenders attack the pocket. Stewart 10's edge contact is with Knox 88 before following the releasing receiver; this receiving collision is excluded from the passing-phase pocket rush count.

Total rushers

4. The same four remain the pocket attackers through release. Stewart 10 follows Knox into receiving space; Landman 53, Curl 3 and Watson 35 follow routes without joining the pocket.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from the directly observed four-rusher passing-phase total.

Role-based blitz

No. Landman 53, Curl 3 and Watson 35 stay in the receiving area. The ambiguous Stewart 10 path begins from the operational edge, not an off-ball blitz role.

Pressure before decision

No. Wide 00:15:53–00:15:56 shows the front engaged and Allen delivering from a stable separated platform, with no observed defensive avoidance or contact before release.

Pressure evidence

Young 0, Turner 91 and the two interior front paths stay engaged through Allen's ordinary set and release; Stewart 10 collides with Knox and then follows his route. End-zone 00:16:07–11 shows an ordinary upright set and release with the four pocket attackers blocked; the retained pressure=false flag has explicit negative evidence.

Contact after release

No. Allen remains upright and visibly untouched in the immediate release/flight interval at end-zone 00:16:10–11 and paired wide 00:15:56–58.

Throwaway

No. Allen deliberately targets Knox 88’s end-zone route rather than visibly discarding the ball away from the receiving play.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. No full QB aftermath or complete initial ball flight is inspected, so no negative contact or line-touch flag is assigned. The end-zone camera/header removes the quarterback or initial flight from portions of the inspected interval.

Catchability

Uncatchable. The ball passes beyond Knox's extended receiving reach at the back-left boundary. Consecutive wide samples 0079-0082 and end-zone samples 0127-0130 show the receiver stretching back and landing empty beyond the white line without a realistic legal opportunity to secure this placement.

Drop

No. The visible failure is placement beyond the receiving area and legal boundary, rather than loss of a controlled or realistically securable ball. No acquisition or subsequent handling loss is visible.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun withTy Johnson 26 beside Allen. The visible jersey 26 and shotgun snap establish the local alignment; no unverified motion claim added.

Visible routes and blocks

Knox 88 releases after edge contact and continues toward the back-left end-zone boundary. The edge engagement and target direction are visible; intended read order is not assigned.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (:19) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short left to 88-D.Knox.

Recorded air yards: 5 · nflfastR event EPA: -1.650

Screen

No. The front remains engaged in protection and the receiving group releases downfield rather than behind released linemen before Allen keeps.

Play-action mechanics

Yes. Allen turns from under center and lowers/presents the ball toward Cook 4 crossing behind him, then returns the retained ball to passing carriage.

Initial rushers

4. Both angles show four front attack paths, with the same four blocked before the run; Landman 53/Speights 48 do not join the passing-phase rush.

Total rushers

4. Both angles show four front attack paths, with the same four blocked before the run; Landman 53/Speights 48 do not join the passing-phase rush.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from four observed pass rushers.

Role-based blitz

No. The off-ball defenders remain with the receiving area before run commitment; later run pursuit is excluded.

Pressure before decision

No. After the run fake Allen sets with the four rush paths engaged. He begins his leftward run while the interior rusher remains engaged with Torrence 64; that defender separates and pursues after Allen has begun leaving. The sequence shows no predecision contact, forced reset or evade before the run.

Contact after release

Not applicable. No pass release on this reviewed scramble. Allen retains the ball and runs without a thrown pass.

Throwaway

Not applicable. No pass release on this reviewed scramble. Allen retains the ball and runs without a thrown pass.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. No pass release on this reviewed scramble. Allen retains the ball and runs without a thrown pass.

Catchability

Not applicable. No pass release on this reviewed scramble. Allen retains the ball and runs without a thrown pass.

Drop

Not applicable. No pass release on this reviewed scramble. Allen retains the ball and runs without a thrown pass.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Under center with Cook 4 deep; a receiver crosses before the snap. Direct alignment and crossing motion are visible; no partly obscured motion jersey is named.

Visible routes and blocks

Four front rushers are blocked through the passing setup; Allen leaves toward the offensive left and runs out. Direct front engagement and QB path only; no intended progression or blocker fault assigned.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. A visible run-action presentation precedes the retained passing phase. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (7:17) 17-J.Allen scrambles left end ran ob at BUF 42 for 7 yards (48-O.Speights).

nflfastR event EPA: 0.794

Screen

Yes. Shakir receives short right behind interior linemen releasing toward the same side; the outside receivers engage defenders ahead of him. This is observed blocking/target structure, not an inference from a short-pass label.

Play-action mechanics

Yes. End-zone 27:58 shows Allen extending the ball toward crossing Cook 4 before retaining and immediately throwing right.

Initial rushers

4. Bailey 47, Donald 99, Turner 91 and Young 0 attack the front before the throw; Landman 53 and the other off-ball defenders stay in the receiving area.

Total rushers

4. Bailey 47, Donald 99, Turner 91 and Young 0 attack the front before the throw; Landman 53 and the other off-ball defenders stay in the receiving area.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from four observed pass rushers.

Role-based blitz

No. Landman 53 and the other off-ball defenders remain in the receiving area during the passing phase; no off-ball attack observed.

Pressure before decision

No. Both angles show Allen balanced and separated from the engaged front when delivering the short pass, without visible contact or avoidance constraint before release.

Contact after release

Unclear. The entire post-release QB aftermath is not inspected from an uninterrupted view. The end camera pans from Allen to Shakir after release.

Throwaway

No. The pass is directed to Shakir in the observed screen receiving action and he controls it.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. No complete initial-ball-flight inspection supports a negative line-deflection claim. Selected passing and receiving images do not establish uninterrupted initial flight.

Catchability

Catchable. Shakir receives within ordinary reach, establishes control and continues with the ball before the closing tackle. This resolves legal receiving opportunity only.

Drop

No. Shakir visibly controls and retains the ordinary reception through the tackle.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun, Cook 4 beside Allen; Shakir crosses toward the offensive-right side before the snap. Visible alignment and presnap movement in both angles.

Visible routes and blocks

Interior linemen release ahead of Shakir’s short-right catch; Kincaid 86 and Coleman 0 engage defenders outside. Direct blocking and receiver action; no protection call, intended read order or fault assigned.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The short reception has a visible screen blocking arrangement. A visible run-action presentation precedes the retained passing phase. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (6:22) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 10-K.Shakir to BUF 43 for 6 yards (53-N.Landman). BUF-79-S.Brown was injured during the play.

Recorded air yards: -5 · Recorded YAC: 11 · nflfastR event EPA: 0.092

Screen

Yes. Johnson receives behind the line with offensive linemen releasing and engaging defenders ahead of him; this is positive screen evidence independent of the pass length.

Play-action mechanics

No. The sampled snap-to-throw exchange area shows a direct shotgun pass, without a handoff presentation.

Initial rushers

3. Three distinct pass-pocket attackers are visible from snap through throw: Donald 99 and Turner 91 attack from the front, while off-ball Landman 53 steps into the offensive-left gap. Young 0 holds outside and moves toward Johnson's screen route before the throw; Stewart 10 and the other backs follow motion/routes instead of attacking the quarterback. Later receiver pursuit is excluded.

Total rushers

3. Three distinct pass-pocket attackers are visible from snap through throw: Donald 99 and Turner 91 attack from the front, while off-ball Landman 53 steps into the offensive-left gap. Young 0 holds outside and moves toward Johnson's screen route before the throw; Stewart 10 and the other backs follow motion/routes instead of attacking the quarterback. Later receiver pursuit is excluded.

Five-plus rush

No. Total distinct attackers = 3, below the five-plus threshold.

Role-based blitz

Yes. Landman 53 begins off-ball and attacks through the offensive-left gap toward Allen before release. This qualifies as a role-based blitz even with only three total attackers.

Pressure before decision

No. The three actual attackers remain engaged by blockers through Allen's ordinary upright throw. The paired snap-to-release sequence shows space around his throwing platform, without contact, evasive movement or a free immediate path that visibly changes delivery.

Contact after release

No. Allen remains upright and untouched through his follow-through and the immediately visible aftermath in both angles; the three rushers remain separated from him by engaged blockers.

Throwaway

No. The short pass is directed to Johnson 26, who secures it and runs upfield.

Pass deflected at line

No. The dense end-zone throw sequence shows the ball leaving Allen toward Johnson behind the line with no defender entering or contacting that short flight path; the wide view confirms the same direct path to the receiver.

Catchability

Catchable. Johnson visibly secures the target and retains the ball during the run.

Drop

No. The matched target is completed and retained; no failed receiving opportunity occurs on this target.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun at BUF 43 with Johnson 26 offset to his offensive right. A receiver crosses behind the quarterback before the snap and continues toward the offensive left. The end-zone view shows Young 0 outside the offensive-right tackle and Landman 53 aligned off the line before his rush.

Visible routes and blocks

Donald 99, Turner 91 and off-ball Landman 53 attack the pocket while Young 0 moves toward the screen receiver. Allen delivers behind the line to Johnson 26 on the offensive right; McGovern 66 releases into the path ahead of the back, with Grable 68 blocking farther outside. Johnson secures the ball and follows the convoy to LA 17.

3 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. An off-ball defender joins the pocket rush. The short reception has a visible screen blocking arrangement. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (5:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 26-T.Johnson pushed ob at LA 17 for 40 yards (0-B.Young).

Recorded air yards: -4 · Recorded YAC: 44 · nflfastR event EPA: 2.967

Screen

No. Kincaid releases beyond the line on a short-left route while the offensive linemen remain in protection; no releasing-line screen structure appears.

Play-action mechanics

No. Davis moves outside before the snap, leaving Allen in an empty shotgun passing setup; the observed snap proceeds directly to his passing drop.

Initial rushers

3. Donald 99,Turner 91 and Young 0 attack through the visible passing phase. Stewart 10 turns into the receiving area instead of joining the pocket attack.

Total rushers

3. Donald 99,Turner 91 and Young 0 attack through the visible passing phase. Stewart 10 turns into the receiving area instead of joining the pocket attack.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from the independently observed total of three.

Role-based blitz

No. Landman 53 and Lake 37 retreat with the receiving action; no off-ball linebacker or defensive back attacks the pocket before release.

Pressure before decision

No. Allen maintains his set platform through delivery at 36:49–53. Interior rushers remain contained and edge 0 is engaged outside 68/64 rather than breaking into the quarterback’s space before release. Raised hands and later proximity do not show a hurry or constrained delivery in this sequence.

Contact after release

Unclear. The receiver-following camera does not retain the complete quarterback aftermath in the inspected evidence.

Throwaway

No. Allen targets Kincaid’s visible short-left route.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. The inspected selected images do not establish an uninterrupted initial-ball-flight observation.

Catchability

Catchable. Kincaid receives within ordinary reach in-field, brings the ball to his body and retains it into the closing tackle; this resolves receiving opportunity without an accuracy grade.

Drop

No. Kincaid visibly controls and retains the ordinary receiving action into the tackle.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun; Davis 7 moves outward before the snap to leave an empty backfield. The actual outward motion and empty-at-snap arrangement are visible in both angles.

Visible routes and blocks

Kincaid 86 runs short left while three front defenders attack and Stewart 10 drops. Visible target route and actual defender paths; no progression or protection fault assigned.

3 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (1:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 86-D.Kincaid to BUF 21 for 7 yards (30-J.Wallace).

Recorded air yards: -1 · Recorded YAC: 8 · nflfastR event EPA: 0.057

Screen

No. The receivers run downfield while the offensive linemen remain in pass protection; no releasing-line screen structure is visible.

Play-action mechanics

No. The end-zone snap reaches Allen's chest; he retreats with passing carriage while Johnson 26 crosses into his protection/release action without a visible ball/run presentation.

Initial rushers

5. Five distinct pocket-attack paths are visible: two engage the left-side blockers, two engage the right-side blockers, and McDuffie 22 enters free. Central off-ball paths retreat with receiving action.

Total rushers

5. Five distinct pocket-attack paths are visible: two engage the left-side blockers, two engage the right-side blockers, and McDuffie 22 enters free. Central off-ball paths retreat with receiving action.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Derived from the verified five actual pocket-attack paths.

Role-based blitz

Yes. McDuffie 22 attacks the quarterback pocket from outside and closes immediately behind Allen before the throw, rather than staying with a receiver.

Pressure before decision

Yes. The outside defender closes into Allen’s platform;Allen escapes right away from that path and delivers while moving, with the pursuing defender immediately behind.

Pressure evidence

An outside defensive-back attack closes into the quarterback platform and Allen moves right away from it before his deep throw. Direct close path, avoidance movement and delivery are visible in the end-zone sequence.

Contact after release

Unclear. The complete quarterback aftermath after the moving delivery is not retained in the inspected receiver-following images.

Throwaway

No. The throw follows Coleman’s deep-right route to the contested receiving point.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. The complete initial flight from release was not inspected continuously.

Catchability

Uncatchable. At the arrival, Watson 35 jumps in front of Coleman 0 and acquires the ball above his own helmet. Coleman is lower and behind that acquisition point; the ball arrives above and ahead of his available receiving reach in the paired frames. The physical separation supports Uncatchable here, rather than treating the interception outcome itself as a catchability rule.

Drop

No. Paired consecutive arrival frames show defender-first interception rather than a receiver handling loss. Coleman does not acquire and lose the ball.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun withTy Johnson 26 beside Allen. The presnap end-zone frame identifies Allen 17 andTy Johnson 26 beside him.

Visible routes and blocks

Unclassified. Not resolved in the actual inspected frame evidence for this play.

5 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. An off-ball defender joins the pocket rush. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (:37) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right intended for 0-K.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Watson at LA 40. 35-J.Watson to LA 43 for 3 yards (88-D.Knox).

Recorded air yards: 44 · nflfastR event EPA: -1.208

Screen

No. Coleman runs downfield to the offensive right while the line protects the boot action; no screen convoy appears.

Play-action mechanics

Yes. End-zone 00:50:28 samples show Allen presenting toward Cook 4 before retaining the ball and booting to the opposite side.

Initial rushers

4. Four front paths begin toward the backfield. Landman 53 subsequently moves toward the boot side, but the samples do not cleanly separate a delayed rush from receiving coverage/pursuit; total, five-plus and role-based blitz remain unclassified.

Total rushers

Unclassified. Four front paths begin toward the backfield. Landman 53 subsequently moves toward the boot side, but the samples do not cleanly separate a delayed rush from receiving coverage/pursuit; total, five-plus and role-based blitz remain unclassified.

Five-plus rush

Unclassified. Four front paths begin toward the backfield. Landman 53 subsequently moves toward the boot side, but the samples do not cleanly separate a delayed rush from receiving coverage/pursuit; total, five-plus and role-based blitz remain unclassified.

Role-based blitz

Unclassified. Four front paths begin toward the backfield. Landman 53 subsequently moves toward the boot side, but the samples do not cleanly separate a delayed rush from receiving coverage/pursuit; total, five-plus and role-based blitz remain unclassified.

Pressure before decision

Unclassified. Allen boots to the right and delivers on the move. The planned movement and proximity of a pursuing defender do not alone resolve defender-caused delivery constraint; pressure remains unclassified.

Contact after release

No. Wide 00:50:18–20 retains Allen upright after the pass without visible quarterback contact.

Throwaway

No. The throw addresses the visible receiver route and receiving opportunity rather than visibly discarding beyond all plausible receivers.

Pass deflected at line

Unclassified. No directly resolved line touch in the sampled flight; intervening frames prevent ruling out a brief touch.

Catchability

Catchable. Wide 00:50:19–20 shows Coleman 0 completing an ordinary controlled catch in bounds and running before the tackle.

Drop

No. Wide 00:50:19–20 shows Coleman 0 completing an ordinary controlled catch in bounds and running before the tackle.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is under center with Cook 4 deep and three tight ends grouped to the offensive right.

Visible routes and blocks

The right-side receivers release into the boot action, and Coleman receives the downfield throw; the passing result is canceled by the recorded holding foul.

A visible run-action presentation precedes the retained passing phase.

Recorded play: (9:54) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 0-K.Coleman to LA 31 for 17 yards (37-Q.Lake; 3-K.Curl). PENALTY on BUF-68-T.Grable, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at LA 48 - No Play.

nflfastR event EPA: -0.935

Screen

No. Kincaid 86 advances downfield to the offensive right and the line remains in pass protection; this is not a screen arrangement.

Play-action mechanics

No. Allen receives the shotgun snap and sets directly to pass; Cook stays in protection with no handoff presentation.

Initial rushers

5. Five distinct pocket attack paths are visible from the snap: four front paths plus the off-ball defender attacking into Cook's block. Curl 3 attacks; Stewart 10 jams and follows Bell's receiving path rather than attacking the quarterback. All five begin attacking in the snap phase and no sixth pocket attacker appears before release.

Total rushers

5. Five distinct pocket attack paths are visible from the snap: four front paths plus the off-ball defender attacking into Cook's block. Curl 3 attacks; Stewart 10 jams and follows Bell's receiving path rather than attacking the quarterback. All five begin attacking in the snap phase and no sixth pocket attacker appears before release.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Five distinct pocket attack paths are visible from the snap: four front paths plus the off-ball defender attacking into Cook's block. Curl 3 attacks; Stewart 10 jams and follows Bell's receiving path rather than attacking the quarterback. All five begin attacking in the snap phase and no sixth pocket attacker appears before release.

Role-based blitz

Yes. End-zone 51:20–21 consecutive samples identify Curl 3 beginning behind the front and attacking Cook 4 in the pocket before Allen releases; frame 51:21-0130 shows jersey 3 during the block. Stewart 10 moves with Bell 13 on the opposite side. The role determination does not certify the numerical rush count.

Pressure before decision

Yes. An interior front defender breaks into Allen’s immediate delivery space at end-zone 00:51:22. Allen releases with that closing path in front of him and is brought to the ground in the next sampled phase.

Pressure evidence

An interior front path breaks into Allen’s immediate throwing space during end-zone 00:51:22; the sampled aftermath shows Allen taken to the ground. An interior front defender breaks into Allen’s immediate delivery space at end-zone 00:51:22. Allen releases with that closing path in front of him and is brought to the ground in the next sampled phase.

Contact after release

Yes. End-zone 00:51:22 later samples show the ball away while the interior defender contacts Allen and takes him down;00:51:23 shows the quarterback on the ground. This is separate from the pre-decision pressure classification.

Throwaway

No. The throw addresses the visible receiver route and receiving opportunity rather than visibly discarding beyond all plausible receivers.

Pass deflected at line

Unclassified. No directly resolved line touch in the sampled flight; intervening frames prevent ruling out a brief touch.

Catchability

Uncatchable. Wide 00:51:11–12 shows the ball landing near the boundary beyond Kincaid 86’s ordinary legal reach; he remains well inside the sideline. This is not a visible ordinary catching opportunity and is not a drop.

Drop

No. Wide 00:51:11–12 shows the ball landing near the boundary beyond Kincaid 86’s ordinary legal reach; he remains well inside the sideline. This is not a visible ordinary catching opportunity and is not a drop.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun with Cook 4 offset to his right; Kincaid 86 aligns on the offensive right.

Visible routes and blocks

Cook remains in protection. Kincaid runs downfield on the right, while the Rams show a middle defensive back who moves with the receiving action rather than establishing a blitz from alignment alone.

5 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. An off-ball defender joins the pocket rush. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (8:35) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 86-D.Kincaid.

Recorded air yards: 18 · nflfastR event EPA: -0.929

Screen

No. Bell 13 runs deep along the offensive left sideline while the line protects; no near-line screen convoy appears.

Play-action mechanics

No. Allen receives a shotgun snap and sets directly to pass with Johnson 26 offset right; no handoff presentation is visible.

Initial rushers

4. Four front defenders attack and remain the four pocket paths through release. The off-ball defenders move into receiving coverage. The resolved four gives five-plus false and no observed role-based blitz.

Total rushers

4. Four front defenders attack and remain the four pocket paths through release. The off-ball defenders move into receiving coverage. The resolved four gives five-plus false and no observed role-based blitz.

Five-plus rush

No. Four front defenders attack and remain the four pocket paths through release. The off-ball defenders move into receiving coverage. The resolved four gives five-plus false and no observed role-based blitz.

Role-based blitz

No. Four front defenders attack and remain the four pocket paths through release. The off-ball defenders move into receiving coverage. The resolved four gives five-plus false and no observed role-based blitz.

Pressure before decision

No. End-zone 00:51:47–49 shows a stable delivery platform with the four rush paths engaged in blocks; no defender-caused avoidance or immediate constrained path is visible.

Pressure evidence

Four front rush paths remain blocked through the ordinary passing set and release at end-zone 00:51:47–49. End-zone 00:51:47–49 shows a stable delivery platform with the four rush paths engaged in blocks; no defender-caused avoidance or immediate constrained path is visible.

Contact after release

No. End-zone 00:51:50 retains Allen upright after delivery while the edge path remains engaged in a block, without visible quarterback contact.

Throwaway

No. The throw addresses the visible receiver route and receiving opportunity rather than visibly discarding beyond all plausible receivers.

Pass deflected at line

Unclassified. No directly resolved line touch in the sampled flight; intervening frames prevent ruling out a brief touch.

Catchability

Catchable. Bell 13 elevates into a reachable left-sideline target while still in the field of play. The pass reaches the extended receiving area rather than passing clearly beyond his physical reach.

Drop

No. Watson 35 drives directly through Bell's receiving body and arms during the attempted acquisition and takes him to the turf. The visible failure is defensively disrupted rather than an independent receiver handling loss.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun with Johnson 26 offset to his right and Bell 13 aligned to the offensive left.

Visible routes and blocks

Four front defenders rush as the off-ball defenders move with the routes. Bell advances along the left sideline into Watson’s contested receiving area.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (8:31) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to 13-S.Bell (35-J.Watson).

Recorded air yards: 25 · nflfastR event EPA: -1.058

Screen

Yes. Johnson 26 receives near the line on the offensive right while Kincaid 86 and the two right-side receivers engage defenders ahead of the catch. Wide 00:55:49–52 and end-zone 00:56:08–10 show the planned near-line catch-and-run blocking arrangement, resolving screen true.

Play-action mechanics

No. Allen receives the shotgun snap with the back split into a receiving alignment and sets directly to pass; no handoff presentation is visible.

Initial rushers

4. Four front attacking paths are visible into protection before the immediate delivery; Curl 3 moves away with the receiving action. No additional pre-decision rush path is observed, giving total four, five-plus false and role-based blitz no.

Total rushers

4. Four front attacking paths are visible into protection before the immediate delivery; Curl 3 moves away with the receiving action. No additional pre-decision rush path is observed, giving total four, five-plus false and role-based blitz no.

Five-plus rush

No. Four front attacking paths are visible into protection before the immediate delivery; Curl 3 moves away with the receiving action. No additional pre-decision rush path is observed, giving total four, five-plus false and role-based blitz no.

Role-based blitz

No. Four front attacking paths are visible into protection before the immediate delivery; Curl 3 moves away with the receiving action. No additional pre-decision rush path is observed, giving total four, five-plus false and role-based blitz no.

Pressure before decision

No. Allen sets and releases before any defender enters his immediate platform; the visible front attackers remain engaged with protection.

Pressure evidence

Allen’s immediate throw occurs with the visible front rush paths engaged in protection and no defender in his immediate delivery platform. Allen sets and releases before any defender enters his immediate platform; the visible front attackers remain engaged with protection.

Contact after release

No. The sampled quarterback aftermath shows Allen upright without visible contact.

Throwaway

No. The deliberate delivery reaches Johnson 26 in the visible receiving opportunity.

Pass deflected at line

Unclassified. Intervening flight frames are not completely viewed, leaving any brief line touch unclassified.

Catchability

Catchable. Wide 00:55:51–54 and end-zone 00:56:09–12 show Johnson 26 controlling an ordinary legal catch and keeping the ball through the tackle at LA 45. This opportunity is catchable and not a drop.

Drop

No. Wide 00:55:51–54 and end-zone 00:56:09–12 show Johnson 26 controlling an ordinary legal catch and keeping the ball through the tackle at LA 45. This opportunity is catchable and not a drop.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun with Johnson 26 split to the offensive right, behind the clustered right-side receiving group.

Visible routes and blocks

Johnson receives near the line while the right-side receivers block in front; the offensive line handles the initial front attacking paths.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The short reception has a visible screen blocking arrangement. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (5:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 26-T.Johnson to LA 45 for 5 yards (3-K.Curl).

Recorded air yards: -5 · Recorded YAC: 10 · nflfastR event EPA: -0.261

Screen

No. Johnson 26 releases up the offensive left sideline while Bell 13 advances ahead and the offensive line remains in pass protection. There is no planned near-line catch-and-run blocking convoy.

Play-action mechanics

No. Allen receives the shotgun snap with the back split into a receiving alignment and sets directly to pass; no handoff presentation is visible.

Initial rushers

5. Consecutive end-zone 56:39–40 samples track four front pocket paths plus Curl 3 from his off-ball start into the Dawkins 73 block. Stewart 10 begins outside opposite Johnson 26, collides with him and follows his receiving release rather than becoming a sixth pocket attacker. The paired wide phase supports five unique attacks before release.

Total rushers

5. Consecutive end-zone 56:39–40 samples track four front pocket paths plus Curl 3 from his off-ball start into the Dawkins 73 block. Stewart 10 begins outside opposite Johnson 26, collides with him and follows his receiving release rather than becoming a sixth pocket attacker. The paired wide phase supports five unique attacks before release.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Derived from verified total_pass_rushers=5.

Role-based blitz

Yes. An off-ball defender with visible jersey 3 attacks from the left-middle alignment and engages Dawkins 73 before delivery at end-zone 00:56:40. That resolves role-based blitz yes, but crossing front paths and possible edge coverage exchanges are not fully tracked; numerical rush counts and five-plus remain unclassified.

Pressure before decision

Yes. The enlarged 56:40–41 sequence shows the interior protection driven back into Allen’s original set space.73 retreats and the inside defender comes immediately beside the quarterback’s platform as Allen escapes left. Allen resets and throws 56:42. The inside compression and visible evasion establish pressure; Curl 3 remains engaged outside with 26 and is not described as a free inside rusher.

Contact after release

No. The sampled quarterback aftermath shows Allen upright without visible contact.

Throwaway

No. The deliberate delivery reaches Johnson 26 in the visible receiving opportunity.

Pass deflected at line

Unclassified. Intervening flight frames are not completely viewed, leaving any brief line touch unclassified.

Catchability

Catchable. Wide 00:56:25–30 and end-zone 00:56:44–48 show Johnson 26 controlling the ordinary catch in bounds, advancing down the left sideline and retaining possession before going out at LA 19. This opportunity is catchable and not a drop.

Drop

No. Wide 00:56:25–30 and end-zone 00:56:44–48 show Johnson 26 controlling the ordinary catch in bounds, advancing down the left sideline and retaining possession before going out at LA 19. This opportunity is catchable and not a drop.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun in an empty receiving alignment. Johnson 26 is split just outside the left tackle, with Bell 13 farther left.

Visible routes and blocks

Johnson works up the left sideline, and Allen delivers after moving to the left of the original pocket. Curl 3’s off-ball attacking path is visible before the throw.

5 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. An off-ball defender joins the pocket rush. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (5:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-T.Johnson ran ob at LA 19 for 26 yards (3-K.Curl).

Recorded air yards: 5 · Recorded YAC: 21 · nflfastR event EPA: 2.888

Screen

No. Coleman 0 crosses downfield through the middle, and the line remains in protection; no planned near-line blocking convoy appears.

Play-action mechanics

No. The directly viewed shotgun exchange leads to a passing set without a handoff presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Four front paths attack into pass protection while the off-ball defenders cover the receiving routes. End-zone 00:57:19–21 resolves four initial and total rushers, five-plus false, and role-based blitz no.

Total rushers

4. Four front paths attack into pass protection while the off-ball defenders cover the receiving routes. End-zone 00:57:19–21 resolves four initial and total rushers, five-plus false, and role-based blitz no.

Five-plus rush

No. Four front paths attack into pass protection while the off-ball defenders cover the receiving routes. End-zone 00:57:19–21 resolves four initial and total rushers, five-plus false, and role-based blitz no.

Role-based blitz

No. Four front paths attack into pass protection while the off-ball defenders cover the receiving routes. End-zone 00:57:19–21 resolves four initial and total rushers, five-plus false, and role-based blitz no.

Pressure before decision

No. The four attackers remain engaged with blockers as Allen sets and delivers from an ordinary stationary platform.

Pressure evidence

Allen retains an ordinary passing platform while the four front paths stay blocked through delivery. The four attackers remain engaged with blockers as Allen sets and delivers from an ordinary stationary platform.

Contact after release

No. The sampled quarterback aftermath retains Allen upright without visible contact.

Throwaway

No. The deliberate delivery addresses the visible Coleman 0 receiving opportunity.

Pass deflected at line

Unclassified. Intervening ball-flight frames were sampled rather than continuously inspected, leaving any brief line touch unclassified.

Catchability

Catchable. Wide 00:57:04–07 and end-zone 00:57:21 show Coleman 0 securing the ordinary in-bounds reception and keeping control through the tackle. This receiving opportunity is catchable and not a drop.

Drop

No. Wide 00:57:04–07 and end-zone 00:57:21 show Coleman 0 securing the ordinary in-bounds reception and keeping control through the tackle. This receiving opportunity is catchable and not a drop.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun with Davis 7 offset to his right. Shakir 10 moves from the right toward the left before the snap.

Visible routes and blocks

Coleman crosses through the middle while the offensive line protects. The official Hawes 85 penalty cancels the result.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (4:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 0-K.Coleman to LA 12 for 7 yards (53-N.Landman). PENALTY on BUF-85-J.Hawes, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at LA 19 - No Play.

nflfastR event EPA: -1.102

Screen

No. Coleman 0 advances deep along the offensive right, and the offensive line stays in protection; no near-line screen arrangement appears.

Play-action mechanics

No. The directly viewed shotgun exchange leads to a passing set without a handoff presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Four attacking front paths are visible through delivery. Off-ball Landman 53 and Curl 3 retain coverage paths, giving total four, five-plus false and role-based blitz no. A standing line-edge attacker is not classified as an off-ball blitz.

Total rushers

4. Four attacking front paths are visible through delivery. Off-ball Landman 53 and Curl 3 retain coverage paths, giving total four, five-plus false and role-based blitz no. A standing line-edge attacker is not classified as an off-ball blitz.

Five-plus rush

No. Four attacking front paths are visible through delivery. Off-ball Landman 53 and Curl 3 retain coverage paths, giving total four, five-plus false and role-based blitz no. A standing line-edge attacker is not classified as an off-ball blitz.

Role-based blitz

No. Four attacking front paths are visible through delivery. Off-ball Landman 53 and Curl 3 retain coverage paths, giving total four, five-plus false and role-based blitz no. A standing line-edge attacker is not classified as an off-ball blitz.

Pressure before decision

No. Allen’s visible set and delivery occur with the four rush paths blocked and without a defender-caused avoidance movement.

Pressure evidence

The four attacking paths remain blocked while Allen makes the deep delivery from his set platform. Allen’s visible set and delivery occur with the four rush paths blocked and without a defender-caused avoidance movement.

Contact after release

No. The sampled quarterback aftermath retains Allen upright without visible contact.

Throwaway

No. The deliberate delivery addresses the visible Coleman 0 receiving opportunity.

Pass deflected at line

Unclassified. Intervening ball-flight frames were sampled rather than continuously inspected, leaving any brief line touch unclassified.

Catchability

Unclear. Wide 00:57:39–40 and dense end-zone 00:57:55–57 show Coleman and Lake 37 in a contested contact sequence at the target. The official interference award and obscured control leave catchability uncertain and drop unclassified.

Drop

Unclassified. Wide 00:57:39–40 and dense end-zone 00:57:55–57 show Coleman and Lake 37 in a contested contact sequence at the target. The official interference award and obscured control leave catchability uncertain and drop unclassified.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun with Davis 7 offset to his right. Shakir 10 moves from right to left before the snap.

Visible routes and blocks

Coleman advances deep on the right with Lake 37 at the arrival point. The line blocks the four front rush paths.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (4:08) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 0-K.Coleman. PENALTY on LA-37-Q.Lake, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at LA 29 - No Play.

nflfastR event EPA: 1.825

Screen

No. Receivers advance into the end zone while the line protects the boot action; no near-line receiving convoy appears.

Play-action mechanics

Yes. End-zone 00:58:20 shows Allen presenting the ball to Cook 4 before retaining it and booting to the offensive right, resolving play action true.

Initial rushers

5. Five front defenders initially attack or flow through the run fake and then pursue the retained quarterback before his delivery. The off-ball defenders remain with the receivers/back; the directly resolved initial and total count is five, five-plus true and role-based blitz no.

Total rushers

5. Five front defenders initially attack or flow through the run fake and then pursue the retained quarterback before his delivery. The off-ball defenders remain with the receivers/back; the directly resolved initial and total count is five, five-plus true and role-based blitz no.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Five front defenders initially attack or flow through the run fake and then pursue the retained quarterback before his delivery. The off-ball defenders remain with the receivers/back; the directly resolved initial and total count is five, five-plus true and role-based blitz no.

Role-based blitz

No. Five front defenders initially attack or flow through the run fake and then pursue the retained quarterback before his delivery. The off-ball defenders remain with the receivers/back; the directly resolved initial and total count is five, five-plus true and role-based blitz no.

Pressure before decision

Yes. End-zone 00:58:22 shows Davis 90 closing unblocked immediately into Allen’s moving delivery path from the front, with another edge defender pursuing behind. The free closing path visibly constrains the release on the boot, resolving pressure true.

Pressure evidence

Davis 90 closes unblocked directly into the right-side boot delivery path before the ball is away, with edge pursuit behind Allen. End-zone 00:58:22 shows Davis 90 closing unblocked immediately into Allen’s moving delivery path from the front, with another edge defender pursuing behind. The free closing path visibly constrains the release on the boot, resolving pressure true.

Contact after release

No. The sampled quarterback aftermath retains Allen upright without visible contact.

Throwaway

Yes. Wide 00:58:08 shows the ball sent high and outside the right boundary, away from the end-zone routes, without an eligible receiver making an ordinary receiving attempt. End-zone 00:58:23–24 shows the receiving routes continuing in the end zone and Allen near the sideline after disposal. This visible placement, not the unattributed official target, supports throwaway true.

Pass deflected at line

Unclassified. Intervening ball-flight frames were sampled rather than continuously inspected, leaving any brief line touch unclassified.

Catchability

Not applicable. The previously verified intentional throwaway has no receiving opportunity to classify; it is explicit N/A, not an unresolved targeted pass. Wide 00:58:08 shows the ball sent high and outside the right boundary, away from the end-zone routes, without an eligible receiver making an ordinary receiving attempt. End-zone 00:58:23–24 shows the receiving routes continuing in the end zone and Allen near the sideline after disposal. This visible placement, not the unattributed official target, supports throwaway true.

Drop

Not applicable. The previously verified intentional throwaway has no receiving opportunity to classify; it is explicit N/A, not an unresolved targeted pass. Wide 00:58:08 shows the ball sent high and outside the right boundary, away from the end-zone routes, without an eligible receiver making an ordinary receiving attempt. End-zone 00:58:23–24 shows the receiving routes continuing in the end zone and Allen near the sideline after disposal. This visible placement, not the unattributed official target, supports throwaway true.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen begins under center with Cook 4 deep. Hawes 85 moves across the formation before the snap.

Visible routes and blocks

The back fake precedes a retained right-side boot. Five front defenders attack or pursue the retained quarterback, while the receiving routes continue into the end zone.

5 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. A visible run-action presentation precedes the retained passing phase. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (4:02) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right.

Recorded air yards: 8 · nflfastR event EPA: -0.595

Screen

No. Bell 13 advances toward the offensive right pylon while the line pass protects, without a planned near-line receiving convoy.

Play-action mechanics

No. Allen receives a shotgun snap and sets directly to pass while Cook 4 releases to the left, without ball presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Four front attacking paths engage pass protection after the snap; the other visible line/edge and off-ball defenders move with the receiving action.

Total rushers

4. The same four pursue the pocket through the moving throw, with no additional pre-release attacking path observed.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from the resolved total of four.

Role-based blitz

No. The observed off-ball defenders remain with receiving routes, while the four attackers originate in front roles.

Pressure before decision

Yes. At 58:59–59:01 an interior rusher clears the block into the set location and pursues Allen as he escapes right. Allen then throws from outside the original pocket. The free inside threat and evasion before passing establish pressure.

Contact after release

No. Wide 00:58:43–44 and end-zone 00:59:04–05 retain Allen upright after the ball is away without visible contact.

Throwaway

No. Bell 13 makes a receiving attempt at the right pylon; an out-of-bounds result alone does not make this a throwaway.

Pass deflected at line

Unclassified. A raised arm and sampled ball-flight frames do not establish or exclude a brief line touch.

Catchability

Catchable. Bell 13 has a realistic receiving opportunity on a low target, reaching and diving forward at the front-right end-zone boundary. The low placement is within an NFL receiver's extended receiving reach and is not treated as an accuracy grade.

Drop

No. Wallace 30 is directly alongside and through Bell's receiving action as the receiver bends and extends, then follows him through the fall. The visible contested failure is attributed to defensive acquisition-phase disruption rather than an unforced handling loss.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun with Cook 4 offset right and Kincaid 86 on the right. Bell 13 aligns in the left receiving group.

Visible routes and blocks

Cook releases left, and Bell crosses toward the right pylon. Four front paths attack the original passing pocket.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (3:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 13-S.Bell.

Recorded air yards: 8 · nflfastR event EPA: -0.829

Screen

No. The receivers advance into downfield/end-zone routes while the line pass protects; no planned near-line receiving convoy appears before Allen keeps the ball.

Play-action mechanics

No. Allen receives the snap in an empty alignment and sets to pass without a back handoff presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Four front paths attack into the offensive line after the snap.

Total rushers

4. All four continue their attack through Allen’s decision to retain and run; the off-ball defenders remain in coverage until subsequent run pursuit.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from the resolved total of four before the run decision, not later defensive pursuit.

Role-based blitz

No. No off-ball defender attacks before Allen commits to the run; later pursuit is not an additional blitz.

Pressure before decision

Yes. At 60:00–01 the inside and edge paths converge around Allen’s set space. A defender reaches toward him from the offensive left and an inside pursuer is immediately in front as Allen escapes right, before committing to the scramble. This is visible evasion of imminent threats.

Contact after release

Not applicable. Allen retains the ball and runs; no pass release or receiving opportunity occurs. Allen retains the ball, so there is no pass-release aftermath to classify.

Throwaway

Not applicable. Allen retains the ball and runs; no pass release or receiving opportunity occurs. Allen retains the ball for the officially counted scramble; no pass-disposal opportunity occurs.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. Allen retains the ball and runs; no pass release or receiving opportunity occurs. Not applicable: no pass is released.

Catchability

Not applicable. Allen retains the ball and runs; no pass release or receiving opportunity occurs. Not applicable: Allen keeps the ball and runs, without a receiving opportunity.

Drop

Not applicable. Allen retains the ball and runs; no pass release or receiving opportunity occurs. Not applicable: this is a retained-ball scramble, not an ordinary receiving opportunity.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun in an empty receiving alignment, with Knox 88 on the left.

Visible routes and blocks

The receivers advance into routes while Allen first sets to pass and then retains the ball through a right-side scramble. The separate holding penalty does not cancel the run.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (3:49) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles right end to LA 4 for 9 yards (5-K.Kinchens). PENALTY on LA-30-J.Wallace, Defensive Holding, 2 yards, enforced at LA 4.

nflfastR event EPA: 2.842

Screen

No. Coleman 0 runs a short downfield right-side receiving route; Kincaid 86 advances into his own route and the line remains in pass protection, without a planned near-line blocking convoy.

Play-action mechanics

No. Allen receives the shotgun snap in an empty alignment and sets directly to pass, without a back handoff presentation.

Initial rushers

3. Three attacking paths are directly visible after the snap: Donald 99 inside left, Turner 91 inside right, and Young 0 on the offensive right edge. Stewart 10 retreats with the left-side receiving action.

Total rushers

3. The same three attack through the immediate delivery; the remaining defenders retain coverage paths.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from the directly resolved total of three.

Role-based blitz

No. The three attackers originate in front roles, while the observed off-ball defenders retain coverage paths through release.

Pressure before decision

No. Wide 01:00:57 and end-zone 01:01:13 show the three rush paths engaged or down within protection, with Allen set on an ordinary delivery platform and no visible avoidance/contact constraint.

Pressure evidence

The three visible attacking paths remain blocked or down within protection while Allen releases from an ordinary set platform. The rush is blocked through Allen’s immediate delivery; no defensive constraint is observed in the reviewed phase.

Contact after release

No. Wide 01:01:00 shows Allen upright behind the line after the ball is away, without visible contact.

Throwaway

No. The delivery addresses Coleman 0’s directly completed right-side receiving opportunity.

Pass deflected at line

Unclassified. Selected flight frames do not resolve every possible brief line touch; this field remains unclassified.

Catchability

Catchable. Wide 01:00:58–01:01:00 and end-zone 01:01:14–17 show Coleman 0 controlling the ordinary legal reception on the right and advancing into the end zone.

Drop

No. Coleman controls the directly observed ordinary legal reception and scores; this false describes only this opportunity.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun in an empty alignment. Coleman 0 is the inside right receiver, with Kincaid 86 farther right; Bell 13 and Johnson 26 occupy the left receiving group.

Visible routes and blocks

Coleman breaks toward the right while Kincaid advances inside. Stewart 10 retreats with the left-side receiving action, leaving three front defenders in the pass rush.

3 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (2:49) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 0-K.Coleman for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-35-J.Watson was injured during the play.

Recorded air yards: 6 · Recorded YAC: 1 · nflfastR event EPA: 1.953

Screen

No. Receivers release downfield and the linemen maintain pass protection until Allen retains the ball to run; no unthrown screen blocking group is visible.

Play-action mechanics

Yes. At 69:02 Allen turns after the under-center snap and extends the ball toward crossing back 4, then retains it and boots to the offensive right. This visible ball/run presentation establishes play action. At 69:04–05 free 91 closes directly into the booting quarterback’s space. Allen plants/cuts away while 91 dives through the vacated location, then escapes before running downfield. The initial boot does not establish pressure by itself; the subsequent free-rusher evasion does.

Initial rushers

5. Five front defenders attack: Young 0 and Stewart 10 off the edges, with Turner 91, Ford 97 and Tyler Davis 90 inside. The off-ball defenders stay behind the front during the passing phase.

Total rushers

5. The five front paths are tracked through Allen’s commitment to the run; Landman 53 and other second-level defenders do not attack before that commitment.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Derived from the observed five-rusher total.

Role-based blitz

No. Landman 53 and Speights 48 remain behind the front through the passing phase; their later runner pursuit is excluded.

Pressure before decision

Yes. At 69:02 Allen turns after the under-center snap and extends the ball toward crossing back 4, then retains it and boots to the offensive right. This visible ball/run presentation establishes play action. At 69:04–05 free 91 closes directly into the booting quarterback’s space. Allen plants/cuts away while 91 dives through the vacated location, then escapes before running downfield. The initial boot does not establish pressure by itself; the subsequent free-rusher evasion does.

Contact after release

Not applicable. No thrown target or release occurs on this scramble. Allen retains the ball and runs without a pass release.

Throwaway

Not applicable. No thrown target or release occurs on this scramble. Allen retains the ball and runs without a pass release.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. No thrown target or release occurs on this scramble. Allen retains the ball and runs without a pass release.

Catchability

Not applicable. No thrown target or release occurs on this scramble. Allen retains the ball and runs without a pass release.

Drop

Not applicable. No thrown target or release occurs on this scramble. Allen retains the ball and runs without a pass release.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen starts under center at Buffalo’s 45 with Cook 4 deep. Cook moves across the backfield as Allen takes a passing drop; the receivers release downfield.

Visible routes and blocks

Five front defenders attack: Young 0 and Stewart 10 off the edges, with Turner 91, Ford 97 and Tyler Davis 90 inside. The off-ball defenders stay behind the front during the passing phase. Allen retains the ball, steps through the interior opening and becomes a runner. Young subsequently pursues from the edge, while Landman 53 moves toward the runner from behind the front. Allen reaches the Rams’33 for the recorded 22-yard scramble.

5 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. A visible run-action presentation precedes the retained passing phase. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (12:50) 17-J.Allen scrambles up the middle to LA 33 for 22 yards (22-T.McDuffie).

nflfastR event EPA: 1.456

Screen

Yes. Davis receives behind the line and multiple linemen release to block ahead of him, independently establishing screen mechanics.

Play-action mechanics

No. Wide 01:09:18–01:09:21 shows the snap, direct drop and passing action with Davis releasing to the left; no run-exchange presentation is visible.

Initial rushers

5. Young 0, Turner 91, Ford 97, Davis 90 and Stewart 10 visibly attack from the five-man front after the snap.

Total rushers

5. The five identified front paths attack before release; off-ball 48 and 53 remain in the receiving area rather than joining the pocket rush.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Derived from the verified total count of five.

Role-based blitz

No. The five rushing paths originate on the defensive front; identified off-ball 48 and 53 stay in the receiving area. A five-man front alone does not establish a role-based blitz.

Pressure before decision

No. Wide 01:09:19–01:09:22 shows the passing phase with Allen well behind the engaged front and a stable delivery; no defender visibly constrains the release.

Pressure evidence

All five front paths remain at or near their block engagements while Allen retreats for the screen and releases from a stable platform; no defender visibly constrains the delivery in the sampled wide phase.

Contact after release

Unclear. Complete post-release quarterback-contact interval not established from these samples.

Throwaway

No. Pass is directed to Davis 7, who secures it and advances.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. Ball passage at the line not sampled densely enough to rule out a touch.

Catchability

Catchable. Davis visibly secures and retains the pass.

Drop

No. The matched target is completed and retained; no failed receiving opportunity occurs on this target.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen is in shotgun at the Rams 33, with Davis 7 offset to his offensive left and a compact receiving set to the offensive right.

Visible routes and blocks

Five front defenders attack: Young 0, Turner 91, Ford 97, Davis 90 and Stewart 10. Off-ball 48 and 53 remain behind the front during the passing phase. Allen takes the snap directly into his passing action and throws toward Davis behind the line to his offensive left while linemen release ahead of the back. Dawkins 73, Anderson 70 and Torrence 64 appear in the advancing blocking group. Davis secures the pass and turns upfield between closing defenders. Hawes 85 stays engaged outside as the back advances. The official outcome is 31 yards to the Rams 2; the visible initial goal-line signal does not supersede that final ruling.

5 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The short reception has a visible screen blocking arrangement. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (12:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 7-R.Davis to LA 2 for 31 yards (37-Q.Lake).

Recorded air yards: -7 · Recorded YAC: 38 · nflfastR event EPA: 2.493

Screen

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Play-action mechanics

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Initial rushers

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Total rushers

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Five-plus rush

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Role-based blitz

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Pressure before decision

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Contact after release

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Throwaway

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Catchability

Not applicable. No pass was thrown on this direct quarterback keep.

Drop

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Under-center quarterback with a condensed goal-line front and Cook 4 aligned deeper behind him.

Visible routes and blocks

Direct quarterback keep behind the interior line; surrounding tight ends engage the front. No passing phase.

Recorded play: (11:41) (No Huddle) 17-J.Allen left guard to LA 1 for 1 yard (0-B.Young). PENALTY on LA-10-J.Stewart, Defensive Offside, 1 yard, enforced at LA 2 - No Play.

nflfastR event EPA: 0.153

Screen

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Play-action mechanics

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Initial rushers

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Total rushers

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Five-plus rush

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Role-based blitz

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Pressure before decision

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Contact after release

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Throwaway

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Catchability

Not applicable. No pass was thrown on this direct quarterback keep.

Drop

Not applicable. Pure quarterback keep without a passing phase; this passing classification is outside the event's field scope.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Under-center quarterback with a condensed goal-line front and Cook 4 aligned deeper behind him.

Visible routes and blocks

Direct quarterback keep behind the interior line; surrounding tight ends engage the front. No passing phase.

Recorded play: (11:33) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

nflfastR event EPA: 0.563

Screen

No. The line protects the quarterback while Kincaid 86 releases into the end zone; no planned screen blocking develops.

Play-action mechanics

No. Allen takes the shotgun snap directly into a passing posture while Ray Davis 7 remains in protection; no visible run-fake presentation.

Initial rushers

5. Five front defenders attack the protection after the snap; the additional aligned edge defender 10 retreats into coverage.

Total rushers

5. The same five front rush paths persist into the delivery phase; no off-ball defender joins the rush.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Derived from five observed total pass rushers.

Role-based blitz

No. Five defensive-front players rush; the off-ball linebackers and coverage defenders follow receivers rather than joining the rush.

Pressure before decision

Unclear. Young 0's edge approach reaches the vicinity of Allen during the delivery phase; selected views do not settle whether it disrupts the platform or arm before release.

Contact after release

Unclear. The camera pans toward the catch and the close edge approach is not continuously resolved after release.

Throwaway

No. The pass is directed to Kincaid 86 in the end zone and he controls it.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. No validated continuous ball-flight/line-deflection review was performed; successful completion alone does not prove absence of a tip.

Catchability

Catchable. Kincaid 86 receives the ball into his body with ordinary hands/body action well inside the end zone and retains control standing.

Drop

No. Kincaid 86 controls the pass through the end of the sampled conversion play.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun Allen 17 with Ray Davis 7 beside him; tight receiver cluster to the offensive left.

Visible routes and blocks

Kincaid 86 releases into the end zone while the line and back remain in passing protection.

5 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack.

Recorded play: TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen pass to 86-D.Kincaid is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

nflfastR event EPA: 1.053

Screen

No. Receivers release into downfield routes and the line holds passing protection; Allen does not make a screen throw.

Play-action mechanics

No. The empty shotgun snap leads directly to a passing posture with no runner mesh or ball presentation.

Initial rushers

5. Young 0, Turner 91, Donald 99, Stewart 10 and off-ball Lake 37 take immediate rush paths after the snap.

Total rushers

5. The five rush paths remain distinct before Allen commits to the run; later pursuit by coverage defenders is excluded.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Derived from five manually observed rushers.

Role-based blitz

Yes. Lake 37 joins four front rushers from an off-ball defensive-back position.

Pressure before decision

Yes. At 78:48–50 the interior approach penetrates the compressed blocking front and reaches the quarterback’s space. Allen moves away from the converging interior bodies into the open side before accelerating on the scramble. The immediate inside threat supports pressure.

Contact after release

Not applicable. Allen carries the ball beyond the line without making a throw; this receiving or release field is not applicable.

Throwaway

Not applicable. Allen carries the ball beyond the line without making a throw; this receiving or release field is not applicable.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. Allen carries the ball beyond the line without making a throw; this receiving or release field is not applicable.

Catchability

Not applicable. Allen carries the ball beyond the line without making a throw; this receiving or release field is not applicable.

Drop

Not applicable. Allen carries the ball beyond the line without making a throw; this receiving or release field is not applicable.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun; Cook leaves the backfield before the snap, creating an empty passing look. The wide setup and end-zone snap show Cook leaving Allen alone in shotgun.

Visible routes and blocks

Five offensive linemen protect against four front rushers plus Lake 37; other defenders close after Allen commits to running. Both views show initial pass protection, downfield receiving releases and Lake's added rush.

5 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. An off-ball defender joins the pocket rush. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (5:54) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles right guard to BUF 49 for 15 yards (5-K.Kinchens).

nflfastR event EPA: 1.987

Screen

No. Knox releases downfield beyond the line and offensive linemen remain engaged in protection; no screen blocking release is shown.

Play-action mechanics

No. Allen receives the shotgun snap and assumes his passing posture without a runner mesh or handoff presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Four initial rush paths are visible from Young 0 and front players 90, 97 and 57; Stewart 10 drops.

Total rushers

4. The same four rushers remain in the passing phase, with off-ball defenders in coverage.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from four manually observed rushers.

Role-based blitz

No. All observed rushers originate on the defensive front; off-ball players stay in coverage.

Pressure before decision

No. Both views show engaged rushers and an upright Allen delivery without contact, causal avoidance or an immediately unblocked closing path.

Contact after release

Unclear. The available frames leave this observation unresolved.

Throwaway

No. The official gamebook credits a completed reception to the actual receiver. The pass therefore was not an intentional disposal away from a plausible receiving attempt; this is an outcome derivation rather than a newly observed ball-flight claim.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. The available frames leave this observation unresolved.

Catchability

Catchable. A credited legal completed reception establishes that the actual pass afforded a realistic legal receiving opportunity. This outcome determination assigns no accuracy grade and does not require ideal placement or ordinary effort.

Drop

No. The official credited completion to D.Knox establishes a successful reception and no failed reception by that receiver. Difficult placement or exceptional effort can remain independently unresolved; no additional film-viewing claim is made.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclear. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Shotgun with Davis 7; a receiver crosses behind the line before the snap. The wide and end-zone setup show shotgun Davis 7 and a receiver crossing the formation.

Visible routes and blocks

Four front rushers with Stewart 10 dropping; Knox releases downfield for the short completion. Both views show Stewart's coverage withdrawal and Knox's route beyond the line.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (4:29) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox to LA 40 for 6 yards (48-O.Speights).

Recorded air yards: 6 · Recorded YAC: 0 · nflfastR event EPA: 0.530

Screen

No. The target is downfield and blockers hold normal passing engagements rather than releasing to lead a screen.

Play-action mechanics

No. Both views show a direct shotgun passing drop with no mesh or ball presentation to Johnson.

Initial rushers

4. Four initial front rush paths are visible from 47, Donald 99, Turner 91 and Stewart 10.

Total rushers

4. The same four remain the rush before release, without an added off-ball path.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from four manually observed rushers.

Role-based blitz

No. All four rushers originate on the front; the sampled off-ball players remain in coverage.

Pressure before decision

No. Allen's platform stays upright behind engaged front rushers through the visible release, with no contact or causal escape.

Contact after release

Unclear. The available frames leave this observation unresolved.

Throwaway

No. The official gamebook credits a completed reception to the actual receiver. The pass therefore was not an intentional disposal away from a plausible receiving attempt; this is an outcome derivation rather than a newly observed ball-flight claim.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. The available frames leave this observation unresolved.

Catchability

Catchable. A credited legal completed reception establishes that the actual pass afforded a realistic legal receiving opportunity. This outcome determination assigns no accuracy grade and does not require ideal placement or ordinary effort.

Drop

No. The official credited completion to K.Shakir establishes a successful reception and no failed reception by that receiver. Difficult placement or exceptional effort can remain independently unresolved; no additional film-viewing claim is made.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclear. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

No-huddle shotgun with Davis 7; receivers spread before the snap. Wide setup and end-zone snap show the same shotgun alignment.

Visible routes and blocks

Four front rushers are held while the target works beyond the line into the middle. The receiving route and protected launch point are visible in both views.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (3:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 10-K.Shakir to LA 19 for 17 yards (5-K.Kinchens).

Recorded air yards: 17 · Recorded YAC: 0 · nflfastR event EPA: 1.389

Screen

No. Receivers release downfield and the line holds passing protection; Allen retains the ball rather than throwing a screen.

Play-action mechanics

No. The empty shotgun snap and direct passing posture contain no runner mesh or handoff presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Young 0, 55, Turner 91 and Donald 99 take initial rush paths; Stewart 10 drops.

Total rushers

4. Those four account for the passing-phase rush; pursuit after the carry begins is excluded.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from four manually observed rushers.

Role-based blitz

No. The four rushers originate on the front and sampled off-ball defenders drop.

Pressure before decision

No. Dense 83:35–37 shows four rushers tied to blockers as Allen moves forward into an open interior lane. Allen commits to the run while protected;91 becomes free in pursuit behind him after that commitment. The scramble is not assigned pressure solely because defenders later chase the runner.

Contact after release

Not applicable. Allen carries the ball beyond the line without making a throw; this receiving or release field is not applicable.

Throwaway

Not applicable. Allen carries the ball beyond the line without making a throw; this receiving or release field is not applicable.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. Allen carries the ball beyond the line without making a throw; this receiving or release field is not applicable.

Catchability

Not applicable. Allen carries the ball beyond the line without making a throw; this receiving or release field is not applicable.

Drop

Not applicable. Allen carries the ball beyond the line without making a throw; this receiving or release field is not applicable.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Empty shotgun after Johnson 26 detaches from the backfield. Both views show Johnson detached and Allen alone in shotgun.

Visible routes and blocks

Four front rushers face initial pass protection; Stewart 10 and Curl 3 stay in coverage before closing on Allen's carry. Both views show initial passing protection and coverage withdrawals before Allen's carry.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles right guard to LA 5 for 21 yards (30-J.Wallace; 3-K.Curl).

nflfastR event EPA: 2.727

Screen

Yes. Both views show a planned left screen: Johnson receives behind the line as the linemen release and Kincaid/Bell engage ahead of the receiving path.

Play-action mechanics

No. The snap passes directly into the quick throw; Johnson moves outward without a handoff presentation in the dense paired snap samples.

Initial rushers

6. Six distinct attack paths are visible from the snap: four front paths, including the standing edge, plus two incoming off-ball or defensive-back paths on the offensive right. Stewart 10 on the opposite side retreats with receiving action and is excluded. The two added paths drive forward in the initial snap phase; no delayed coverage-to-rush addition is observed before the quick screen release.

Total rushers

6. Six distinct attack paths are visible from the snap: four front paths, including the standing edge, plus two incoming off-ball or defensive-back paths on the offensive right. Stewart 10 on the opposite side retreats with receiving action and is excluded. The two added paths drive forward in the initial snap phase; no delayed coverage-to-rush addition is observed before the quick screen release.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Six distinct attack paths are visible from the snap: four front paths, including the standing edge, plus two incoming off-ball or defensive-back paths on the offensive right. Stewart 10 on the opposite side retreats with receiving action and is excluded. The two added paths drive forward in the initial snap phase; no delayed coverage-to-rush addition is observed before the quick screen release.

Role-based blitz

Yes. Wide 01:32:13 shows off-ball Landman 53 attacking toward the interior at the passing phase; end-zone 01:32:32–33 also shows Lake 37 and the adjacent outside defender approaching from behind the front before the release. The exact distinct total remains unresolved, while off-ball participation is visible.

Pressure before decision

No. Wide 01:32:13 frames and end-zone 01:32:32 frames plus 01:32:33 first show Allen making the quick direct screen release with the approaching off-ball attackers still at the line. His platform is clear, with no contact, evasive movement or immediately closing path visibly constraining delivery.

Contact after release

Unclear. The available frames leave this observation unresolved.

Throwaway

No. The throw is aimed to Johnson's visible controlled left-side screen reception.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. The available frames leave this observation unresolved.

Catchability

Catchable. End-zone 01:32:33 late and 01:32:34 show Johnson controlling the ordinary body-reach pass behind the line, then turning upfield. The clearly controlled ordinary reception supports catchable.

Drop

No. Johnson controls the ordinary receiving opportunity and continues with the ball; this directly observed completed opportunity is not a drop.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclear. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen starts in shotgun at BUF 30 with Johnson 26 offset on his offensive left and Kincaid 86 to that side.

Visible routes and blocks

Johnson releases to the offensive left behind the line while interior linemen release toward the receiving lane and Kincaid 86 and Bell 13 engage ahead. Stewart 10 moves with the receiving action. Off-ball defenders attack into the line before the quick screen delivery, then redirect toward Johnson. He controls the pass and runs to the apparent BUF 40 endpoint; the accepted Bell holding foul changes the credited gain to one yard and the next spot to BUF 21.

6 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. An off-ball defender joins the pocket rush. The short reception has a visible screen blocking arrangement. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-T.Johnson to BUF 40 for 10 yards (91-K.Turner; 53-N.Landman). PENALTY on BUF-13-S.Bell, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 31.

Recorded air yards: -5 · Recorded YAC: 6 · nflfastR event EPA: -0.945

Screen

No. Shakir receives downfield on a short-middle route while the offensive line remains engaged in pocket protection; no screen-release arrangement is visible.

Play-action mechanics

No. The direct shotgun passing phase is visible in both sampled angles; Cook remains beside/inside the pocket as protection, without a run-exchange presentation.

Initial rushers

6. Six distinct pocket attack paths are visible from the snap: four front paths plus an off-ball path into Cook's block and defensive back 22 attacking the outside into Dawkins 73. Stewart 10 moves with Knox 88 and is excluded. The six attack paths are already present in the initial snap sequence; the count describes paths, without assigning an unseen protection design.

Total rushers

6. Six distinct pocket attack paths are visible from the snap: four front paths plus an off-ball path into Cook's block and defensive back 22 attacking the outside into Dawkins 73. Stewart 10 moves with Knox 88 and is excluded. The six attack paths are already present in the initial snap sequence; the count describes paths, without assigning an unseen protection design.

Five-plus rush

Yes. Six distinct pocket attack paths are visible from the snap: four front paths plus an off-ball path into Cook's block and defensive back 22 attacking the outside into Dawkins 73. Stewart 10 moves with Knox 88 and is excluded. The six attack paths are already present in the initial snap sequence; the count describes paths, without assigning an unseen protection design.

Role-based blitz

Yes. Curl 3 begins behind the front and is visible attacking the offensive-left interior before release, then engaged by Anderson 70. This supports the separate role-based label.

Pressure before decision

Yes. End 01:33:13–01:33:14 shows Young 0 closing through the offensive-right edge as Allen steps forward and delivers through the narrowing pocket; this is pre-release constraint, separate from later contact.

Pressure evidence

Young 0 clears the offensive-right edge toward Allen during delivery; Allen moves forward between the closing rush paths before completing his release. Post-release contact is separately visible.

Contact after release

Yes. End 01:33:15 shows Young 0 and Stewart 10 contacting Allen after the release/follow-through visible in 01:33:14, while the camera follows the pass toward Shakir.

Throwaway

No. Pass is directed to Shakir 10 on the short-middle route and visibly completed.

Pass deflected at line

Unclear. Ball passage through the line is not captured densely enough to rule out a touch.

Catchability

Catchable. Shakir secures the pass and retains it through the long run.

Drop

No. The target is completed and retained; no failed receiving opportunity occurs on this target.

Snap-to-release interval

Unclassified. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen starts in shotgun at BUF 21, with Cook 4 beside him and Knox 88 to the offensive left. Kincaid 86 moves outward on the offensive-right side before the snap.

Visible routes and blocks

The line stays in pass protection while Shakir 10 releases from the offensive-right slot toward the middle. Curl 3 attacks from behind the front, while the receiver-facing defenders farther outside continue with their receiving assignments. Young 0 closes around the offensive-right edge as Allen moves forward through the pocket and delivers to Shakir on the short-middle route. The narrowing edge path visibly constrains the delivery. Young 0 and Stewart 10 reach and contact Allen after he has released the pass. Shakir secures the short-middle target, turns upfield through the middle and carries the play to the Rams 22.

6 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. An off-ball defender joins the pocket rush. The footage establishes defensive disruption before the passing decision.

Recorded play: (8:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 10-K.Shakir to LA 22 for 57 yards (5-K.Kinchens).

Recorded air yards: 5 · Recorded YAC: 52 · nflfastR event EPA: 4.454

Screen

No. Receivers release downfield while the line remains in pass protection; no screen receiving/blocking arrangement is visible before Allen runs.

Play-action mechanics

No. The empty shotgun snap-to-decision sequence shows no run-exchange presentation.

Initial rushers

4. Four distinct front paths attack: Stewart 10, Turner 91, Donald 99 and Young 0.

Total rushers

4. Those four paths attack before Allen tucks and commits upfield. Landman 53 begins pursuit only after run commitment and is excluded under the rubric.

Five-plus rush

No. Derived from the verified count of four.

Role-based blitz

No. No off-ball defender joins before quarterback commitment; Landman 53 pursuit begins afterward.

Pressure before decision

No. Stewart 10, Turner 91, Donald 99 and Young 0 are blocked through the initial passing phase and Allen commit to the interior run. Young 0 reaches toward him afterward; that pursuit does not establish earlier pressure.

Contact after release

Not applicable. Allen does not release a pass on this scramble.

Throwaway

Not applicable. No thrown ball on this scramble.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. No thrown ball on this scramble.

Catchability

Not applicable. No receiving opportunity on this scramble.

Drop

Not applicable. No thrown receiving opportunity on this scramble.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Allen starts in an empty shotgun set at BUF 41, with eligible receivers spread outside the five-man line.

Visible routes and blocks

Stewart 10, Turner 91, Donald 99 and Young 0 attack from the front. Landman 53 remains behind them during the passing phase, then begins pursuit after Allen commits to the run. The four rushers remain engaged as Allen retains the ball and steps toward the gap between the interior blocks. He tucks the ball and accelerates through the opening before the edge defender reaches toward him. Young 0 reaches toward Allen after the quarterback has committed upfield. Allen continues through midfield and is brought down by Lake 37 at the Rams 40.

4 distinct pass rushers are observed before the passing decision. The observed rush does not include an off-ball defender joining the pocket attack. The visible passing platform remains free of defensive disruption through the decision.

Recorded play: (3:35) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles up the middle to LA 40 for 19 yards (37-Q.Lake).

nflfastR event EPA: 1.520

Screen

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Play-action mechanics

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Initial rushers

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Total rushers

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Five-plus rush

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Role-based blitz

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Pressure before decision

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Contact after release

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Throwaway

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Pass deflected at line

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Catchability

Not applicable. No thrown pass or receiver catching opportunity occurs on this supplemental quarterback run. Allen retains the snap for a run and does not release a pass.

Drop

Not applicable. This supplemental quarterback run has no passing drop or thrown pass; pass-phase and receiving classifications do not apply. Allen retains the ball and runs immediately around the offensive left end.

Snap-to-release interval

Not applicable. No validated snap-to-release interval was measured. The displayed UI clock is a footage locator.

Formation and motion

Under center with Cook deep, an extra offensive lineman and tight ends close. Knox moves across behind the formation before the snap. Both views show the under-center formation, deep Cook, extra lineman and Knox's crossing movement.

Visible routes and blocks

Allen presents toward Cook, retains the ball and runs around the offensive left end behind edge blocks; no passing drop or throw occurs. The end-zone snap at 01:39:59–01:40:00 shows the ball presentation, retained run and leftward blocking action; both angles follow Allen to the LA 27 boundary.

Recorded play: (2:50) 17-J.Allen left end ran ob at LA 27 for 13 yards (53-N.Landman).

nflfastR event EPA: 0.463