Johnson picked off Lamar Jackson in the end zone and returned it for a 101-yard touchdown to put the Bills up by two scores. Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Allen praises Taron Johnson after Bills' win over Ravens

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 1/17/21

The Buffalo Bills are headed to the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 1993 after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 17-3 in the divisional round on Saturday. Cornerback Taron Johnson is a big reason why.

As the Ravens charged down the field for a potential game-tying touchdown late in the third quarter, Johnson picked off Lamar Jackson in the end zone and returned it for a 101-yard touchdown to put the Bills up by two scores.

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Josh Allen, who threw for 206 yards and one touchdown, praised Johnson after the game, saying that his interception wasn't only game-changing but franchise-altering.

"A play that people are going to remember for a long time here in Buffalo, potentially a franchise-altering play," Allen said, according to Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.

Johnson also had six solo tackles and one tackle for a loss in Buffalo's win over Baltimore.

During the regular season, the 24-year-old had one pick-six, seven passes defended, one forced fumble, one sack, 70 solo tackles, five tackles for a loss and three quarterback hits.

The Bills will now wait for the result of Sunday's Kansas City Chiefs-Cleveland Browns matchup to determine who they'll play in the AFC Championship Game.

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