Josh Allen on flicked TD pass to Keon Coleman: "I was just trying to make a play"

During Sunday's win against the Raiders, Bills quarterback Josh Allen executed another touchdown pass, this time a backhand flip to open receiver Keon Coleman. The pass occurred in third-and-8, as Allen was pressured and moved left before sending the backhanded throw about 15 yards into the end zone. Bills head coach Joe Brady praised Allen's improvisation skills, stating it's "who he is" as a playmaker.

Allen acknowledged seeing Coleman flash open, but the crowd's enthusiastic reaction, which felt like a home game atmosphere, made the outcome uncertain. He revealed, "I don't know if it's a touchdown, I don't know if it's an interception." Despite the confusion, Allen managed to stay in the right place at the right time, according to his own words, "I was just trying to make a play."

Before the pass, Allen briefly considered running, but ultimately focused on the play. He did not know that Coleman would be the receiver. Coleman, in turn, admitted to trying to find space for Allen to see him, stating, "I might have robbed Skyler [Bell]. He appeared behind me. I just saw him in trouble, bro. Trying to make a play. He threw it around the dude. It's just him, bro."

Coleman emphasized that play never ends until the whistle blows, and Allen's ability to create opportunities is a testament to that. "Play [is] never dead until the whistle blows," Coleman added, "With him, even if a guy comes free hard to get him down — you might get there, but attacking him is a whole different obstacle. So, my job is when I feel that's going on, you have to get your eyes back to the quarterback and find what we're doing."