Bills HC Sean McDermott puts Josh Allen on notice after loss to Broncos

As has been the case for the majority of the season, the Buffalo Bills were their own worst enemy on Monday night. With quarterback Josh Allen heading the turnover party in Orchard Park, the Bills turned the football over four times en route to a 24-22 upset loss at the hands of the Denver Broncos. 

Following the game, Bills coach Sean McDermott didn't mince words when asked about the confidence level and Jekyll and Hyde play of his Pro Bowl quarterback. 

“I think he's played well at times and then at times he hasn't and you can't turn the ball over,” McDermott said, via ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg. “So, we've got to figure that out.”

On one hand, Allen is on pace for yet another prolific season. His 19 touchdown passes are tied with Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for most in the NFL, while his 70.3% completion percentage marks a career-best for the 27-year-old signal-caller. On the other hand, Allen's proneness to turn the football over has haunted the Bills this season, leaving Buffalo clinging onto their playoff hopes. 

Monday night marked the sixth consecutive game Allen has tossed at least one interception. His 11 interceptions on the season lead the NFL, while his 3.1 interception rate is second-most among quarterbacks with a minimum of 170 pass attempts. 

In many ways, Allen is who we thought he was — a big-play gunslinger whose aggressive style of play can yield both major rewards and daunting risks. His 157 touchdown passes since entering the league in 2018 are the third-most in the NFL among active quarterbacks. Yet, his 94 turnovers over that span are nine more than any other player in football.