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Kyle Koster

Josh Allen Started Himself in Fantasy Before Catching His Own Touchdown Pass

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reaches the ball across the goal line to score a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Highmark Stadium. | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Josh Allen looked an awful lot like the NFL MVP in the Buffalo Bills' 35-10 drubbing of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. Undeterred by snowy conditions, Allen became only the fifth player ever to throw for a touchdown, run for a touchdown and catch a touchdown in the same game. He's the first quarterback to pull off the trifeca thanks to a strange yet awesome play in the third quarter where he got credit for a touchdown pass and touchdown reception all in one.

After throwing a quick strike to Amari Cooper on the outside near the goal line, Allen made his way over to the area where Niners defenders were trying to make the tackle and then suddenly found himself with the ball in his hands as Cooper made the unusual, but heads-up play to throw a lateral. Obviously Allen, being a tremendous athlete, was able to snag the toss in stride and Superman his way into the end zone.

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