Josh Allen and Bills get back on track in Thursday

ORCHARD PARK, NY -- The Buffalo Bills needed a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night to avenge last week's humiliating loss to the cellar-dwelling

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Patriots and keep pressure on the AFC East-leading Miami Dolphins. The Bills defeated the Bucs 24-18 to improve to 5-3.

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While Baker Mayfield and the offense showed early promise, the Buccaneers fell to 3-4 and a game behind the NFC South-leading Atlanta Falcons.

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In previous weeks, the Bills have held their no-huddle for late in games. On the second play, Josh Allen used his legs for an eight-yard gain.

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After scoring 10 points in the first halves of the prior three games, the Bills scored 17 against the Buccaneers. Many offensive players were engaged,

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the offense strung together five drives of eight or more plays, and controlled the game early, something that had been lacking in recent weeks and became more of an issue late in the game.

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Allen ran for 42 yards on seven carries, including a touchdown. Just his third 300-yard passing game of the season,

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the quarterback completed 31 of 40 throws (77.5%) for 324 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, his best passing performance in weeks.

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This was a step in the right direction for the Bills' poor beginnings, but this unit still needs work in the second half. Three straight punts gave the Buccaneers

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