Bills QB Josh Allen not focused on what ifs ahead of 2022 season

Seven days from now, the first Sunday of the NFL regular season will be underway.

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On opening night, the Rams will play host to the Bills while they raise their Super Bowl banner.

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Bills quarterback Josh Allen knows that playing the defending Super Bowl champions will be a unique experience.

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He has spoken to several people who have played in the game and coached,

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and their unified advice is to stay calm and understanding.

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Josh Allen experienced heartbreak in the last game he played.

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The Chiefs beat the Bills with a miraculous comeback at the end of that game.

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In a game against the Tennessee Titans, QB Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs

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on an amazing come-from-behind victory with only 13 seconds remaining.

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They did so with three plays spanning nine yards, allowing for an attempted 49-yard field goal from Harrison Butker that tied the game.

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In overtime, Kansas City won the toss and never had to attempt another play as Tennessee could not move the ball into scoring position.

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