WHY BILLS FANS ARE SPLIT ON JOSH ALLEN’S FUTURE AFTER DIVISIONAL LOSS
We dive into the Josh Allen debate. From turnovers in Denver to elite playoff stats, is he a hero or the Bills' hurdle?
The Buffalo Bills’ latest playoff exit has kicked off yet another round of finger-pointing at Josh Allen. Seems like every football fan has an opinion—some folks pin the blame squarely on Allen, while others rush to defend him, and the debates get heated fast.
Allen’s rough game against the Broncos—four turnovers, two picks and two fumbles—didn’t exactly help his case. After that mess, a lot of people wanted to put it all on his shoulders. Then again, plenty of fans jumped to his defence, and the arguments just kept getting louder.
Yeah, the turnovers were brutal. No way around that. But if you look past the mistakes for a second, Allen still managed to put 30 points on the board, on the road, against the top seed in the division. That’s the strange part with Allen: he’ll torch a defence one minute and shoot himself in the foot the next.
If you scroll through social media, it’s a circus. One fan tweeted, “Josh Allen is closer to Justin Herbert than he is to Patrick Mahomes, but y’all aren’t ready for that conversation.” Another person chimed in, “Josh Allen is cool. It’s the media who will call him Superman one minute and then treat him like a Make-A-Wish kid after a loss.”
Nick Wright from Fox Sports 1 summed up the frustration: “I’ve believed in the Bills all year. I’ve said Allen is the 2nd best QB alive. I bet the equivalent of a decent, used Honda Civic in Buffalo today. BUT… all year, I’ve had to listen to how Josh Allen is QB1, ‘the most talented quarterback ever’, and all that stuff—only to see him turn the ball over four times, miss a wide-open Kincaid, and not come through in OT. I get that my ‘smartest’ colleagues think it’s passé to wait for someone to actually win something before anointing them, but that was really, really rough.”
So, is Allen actually the problem when it comes to Buffalo’s playoff letdowns? Sure, those turnovers against Denver were a big reason for the loss. But let’s be real: the idea that Allen always falls apart in the postseason just isn’t true.
In the playoffs, his numbers actually get better. More points per drive, more touchdowns, and he’s often right there with Mahomes when you look at the big-picture stats.
Take the 2025 AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs. Buffalo put up 29 points. Allen threw for two touchdowns, no turnovers, and ran for nearly 40 yards. The year before, in the divisional round, Allen didn’t turn it over at all—he threw for 186 yards and a TD and rushed for two more scores.
Honestly, Allen’s worst playoff game before this Denver loss was against the Bengals in 2022. That time, he finished with 264 yards, no touchdowns, and one pick, and Buffalo only managed 10 points—their lowest total with Allen at the helm in the postseason.
Bottom line, Allen isn’t perfect, and he’s had some ugly moments, but blaming him alone for the Bills’ playoff struggles doesn’t really hold up when you look at the bigger picture.
LAKERS ON THE BRINK: LEBRON JAMES ADMITS DISAPPOINTMENT AFTER 3-0 SERIES DEFICIT
"We still have life." LeBron James remains defiant despite a brutal 131-108 loss to OKC at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves just one loss away from elimination after a tough 131-108 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night. Although the Lakers held a halftime lead for the second consecutive game, they again fell apart in the second half, allowing Oklahoma City to cruise to a 3-0 series lead.
LeBron James spoke after the game, highlighting the Thunder’s depth and relentless energy while emphasising that the Lakers still believe they have a chance to push the series further. The Thunder outscored Los Angeles 74-49 after halftime and once more dominated the third quarter, continuing a pattern that has largely defined this series.
“They’re solid from top to bottom,” James said after the game. “And they never take their foot off the gas.”
Oklahoma City converted at a 56 per cent clip and spread the scoring load, even though reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was only 7-of-20 from the field with 23 points. The Thunder’s supporting players reinforced the effort alongside Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, Jared McCain, and Alex Caruso.
LeBron pointed directly to the third quarter as the turning point for Game 3.
“Obviously, the third quarter is where it starts,” he noted. “We lacked the energy and effort, and they dropped over 30 points on us.”
Despite strong first-half performances from Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard, giving Los Angeles a one-point lead at halftime, Oklahoma City seized control right after the break, forcing turnovers and capitalising on easy transition baskets.
“In that third quarter, we couldn’t hit shots,” James admitted. “We defended but didn’t get stops, which let them take control.”
The Lakers were outscored 33-20 in that quarter alone. James managed just one field goal, while Austin Reaves went scoreless in the period.
James finished the night with 19 points, eight assists, and six rebounds, but his shooting was off at 7-for-19, and he posted a minus-24 plus-minus rating.
Los Angeles also turned the ball over 17 times, which led to 30 points for the Thunder. Oklahoma City outscored the Lakers 64-44 in the paint as well.
When pressed about the frustration of falling behind 3-0, James kept his response measured.
“I can’t say I’m not disappointed or angry,” he said. “You’re obviously disappointed being down 3-0, but we still have life. That’s all you can ask for. We have to be much better on Monday.”
Lakers coach JJ Redick backed up James’ take, describing Oklahoma City as an elite team in the NBA.
“They’ve beaten us three straight games,” Redick said. “They’re a really impressive basketball team.”
Redick previously drew comparisons between the Thunder and dominant teams like the 1990s Chicago Bulls and the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors. James acknowledged Oklahoma City’s versatility and depth, which have caused significant matchup problems.
“They have the right personnel to adapt to whatever you throw out there,” James said. “And they stay productive no matter who’s on the floor.”
Even with Gilgeous-Alexander’s uneven scoring, the Thunder have continued to win comfortably. Holmgren’s inside presence has been dominant, and Mitchell once again put up a strong stat line with 24 points and 10 assists.
James wasn’t surprised by the Thunder’s sustained pressure, given their roster makeup.
“You’ve seen them develop over the years,” he said. “They have a lot of players who can do multiple things, and that depth really helps.”
The Lakers are still without Luka Doncic, sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain from April, which has hampered their offensive rhythm, especially late in games.
Facing elimination now, James insisted the team’s focus remains squarely on Game 4 rather than any bigger questions about the group’s future.
"No", James said when asked if they considered this might be their last run together. “We’re just concentrating on the moment and moving forward from there.”
Game 4 is set for Monday night in Los Angeles, where the Lakers will fight to avoid a sweep and keep the series alive before heading back to Oklahoma City.
MAX HOLLOWAY BREAKS SILENCE ON PARAMOUNT REGARDING CONOR MCGREGOR UFC 329 RUMORS
Relive the 13-year history between Holloway and McGregor as the Hawaiian star targets International Fight Week for ultimate revenge.
Max Holloway is hungry for payback against Conor McGregor as rumours swirl about a rematch.
McGregor hasn’t stepped inside the octagon since that quick loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. His last win was way back in 2020 when he steamrolled Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in under a minute. He was supposed to fight Michael Chandler in 2024, but that fell through after he got injured.
Now, at 37, McGregor’s back in training and eyeing a return for UFC 329 on July 11, right as International Fight Week rolls around. Before that, he missed out on a shot at the White House card, so this July date is shaping up to be his next window.
Dana White has flip-flopped a bit on McGregor’s comeback, but now he sounds confident: “It’s looking good. Believe me, you know once we get a deal done with him, we will announce it.” And right now, Holloway looks like the top pick for the fight, 13 years after they first went at it.
Back then, McGregor beat Holloway by decision. Since then, Holloway’s had his own ups and downs; he lost the BMF belt to Charles Oliveira in March and hasn’t fought since. Still, he’s eager to get back, especially if it means a shot at Conor.
Talking to Paramount, Holloway laid it out: “We have history. We fought a long time ago. If someone’s got a win over me, I want that back. If he really is serious about returning, and it looks like he is, then this is an exciting fight. He looks hungry. He even did a boxing exhibition not too long ago, so it looks like he’s really coming back. I just want another shot. Any fight with Conor is huge, but with our past? It means even more. If I can knock a few names off my list, that’s great.”
For now, Holloway hasn’t heard anything official from the UFC about July. "Maybe we'll see what happens,” he said. “I’m seeing all the same talk you are. I haven’t heard anything yet, but July would work for me. They say you’re only as good as your last fight, and I want people to forget about that one as soon as possible.”
