JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –Josh Allenput on his cape again.
And it worked. Again.
The gritty quarterback led theBuffalo Billsto a stunning,27-24 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguarson Jan. 11 in an AFC playoff opener that, naturally, wasn't decided until the fourth quarter.
Also so notable: TheBillsfinally won another road playoff game.
The drama marked Buffalo's first road playoff victory since January 1993, snapping a streak of eight consecutive playoff losses away from home.
The result also adds fuel that without Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow in the playoff field, Allen, after so many January setbacks, may have his best shot tolead the Bills to the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl VII (Dolphins 14, Washington 7): Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez (75) tackles Washington running back Larry Brown (43) in Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Dolphins completed a 17-0 undefeated season with the win." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl XVII (Washington 27, Dolphins 17): Washington running back John Riggins (44) breaks loose from Miami Dolphins defensive back Don McNeal (28) on a 43-yard touchdown run during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl XVIII (Raiders 38, Washington 9): Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) carries the ball against Washington safety Mark Murphy (29) during Super Bowl XVIII at Tampa Stadium." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl XXII (Washington 42, Broncos 10): Washington quarterback Doug Williams (17) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl XXIV (49ers 55, Broncos 10) : San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig (33) celebrates with teammates against the Denver Broncos at the Superdome. The 55 points scored by the 49ers remains a Super Bowl record." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl XXVI (Washington 37, Bills 24): Washington cornerback Alvoid Mays (20) hits Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (12), causing him to fumble during Super Bowl XXVI at the Metrodome." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 51 (Patriots 34, Falcons 28 - OT): New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman hauls in a catch off a deflected pass that would help New England mount the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. The game also featured the first ever overtime in a Super Bowl." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 53 (Patriots 13, Rams 3): Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore makes a pivotal interception in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With the win, the Patriots tied the Steelers for most Super Bowl victories (six)." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 55 (Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9): Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski spikes the football after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 56 (Rams 23, Bengals 20): Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches the game-winning touchdown pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple defends at SoFi Stadium." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 57 (Chiefs 38, Eagles 35): The Chiefs' Kadarius Toney (19) is tackled by the Philadelphia Eagles' Nakobe Dean (17) and Arryn Siposs (8) after a Super Bowl-record 65-yard punt return at State Farm Stadium." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 58 (Chiefs 25, 49ers 22, OT): Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) celebrates with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after the game-winning touchdown in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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He surely looked the part in the wild-card matchup – especially in crunch time.
Allen's 36-yard completion toBrandin Cooksin the final two minutes – as he absorbed a crunching hit – set up the winning touchdown just when it appeared the upstartJaguars(13-4 regular season) had positioned themselves to advance.
Allen capped the 9-play, 66-yard drive with a one-yard TD plunge with 1:04 remaining that marked the third lead change in a furious fourth quarter.
Allen, who headed into the game nursing a foot injury, thenleft the game twiceto be evaluated for head and knee injuries, passed for 273 yards with a touchdown, and rushed for 33 yards and two scores.
And unlike his counterpart,Trevor Lawrence, he didn't commit a turnover.
The Bills sealed the victory when safety Cole Bishop intercepted Lawrence to squash hopes for a Jaguars rally. It was Lawrence's second pick of the game.
Buffalo (12-5 regular season) advances toface either the Denver Broncos or New England Patriotsin the AFC divisional round next weekend.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Josh Allen wills Bills past Jaguars to keep Super Bowl 60 hopes alive
