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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.
THE POWERFUL MOMENT MICHAEL ROBINSON DEFENDED A TEARFUL JOSH ALLEN ON NFL NETWORK
Josh Allen was in tears after Buffalo's 33-30 OT loss to Denver. We dive into the stats and the heated media debate that followed.
The Buffalo Bills’ season ended in heartbreak, losing 33-30 to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday.
After the game, Josh Allen looked crushed. He sat in front of the media and said, “I feel like I let my teammates down.” ESPN’s Booger McFarland didn’t hold back, criticising Allen’s performance. But not everyone piled on.
Michael Robinson, a former NFL fullback and Super Bowl champ with the Seahawks, took a different approach when he spoke on NFL Network. “Josh, look, bro. You didn’t have the game you wanted. But you’re just one guy. What I saw up there was someone who really cares about his team.”
Robinson talked about his own experiences with Allen. “Every training camp, I talk to Josh. Every single time, if you bring up Super Bowl hopes or anything big like that, he turns it back to his teammates. He doesn’t want credit for being a great quarterback, even though he is one. So I get where he’s coming from after a loss like that. You make some tough decisions out there, turn the ball over, and of course, you’re going to feel like it’s on you.”
But Robinson made it clear—Allen can’t stay in that place for long. “The whole team is watching you for confidence. The whole organisation, really. You’ve got to feel this loss, but then get back in the weight room, get back on the field.”
He finished with a reminder. “You’re one of the best quarterbacks this game’s ever seen.”
Allen’s numbers in the loss tell the story. He completed 25 of 39 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns, but he also threw two interceptions—one of them a controversial call in overtime. He ran 12 times for 66 yards, but he lost two of his three fumbles. It was a tough night all around.
HOW J.J. MCCARTHY PLANS TO USE "AVAILABILITY AS A SKILL" TO WIN BACK QB1
The Minnesota Vikings are refusing to commit to J.J. McCarthy for 2026. Discover their plan to build a competitive QB room.
This past season, Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah had some sleepless nights wondering where he went wrong. Why were quarterback issues causing so many losses, and what could he do to fix it for 2026?
It's easy to look back and judge based on results, Adofo-Mensah said. But thinking about what we knew then, I still understand our decisions. The results might not have been what we hoped for. Ultimately, we could have done a better job with player acquisitions.
Not pointing fingers at specific players, but we could have better matched the room's playstyle and experience. Putting together a better group overall – that's what I'm focusing on.
This explains why the Vikings plan to repeat a similar process for their quarterback situation this offseason, but with a stronger focus on getting better results. Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O'Connell both emphasised the depth they want around J.J. McCarthy. Neither is committed to McCarthy as the starter for 2026, but they also haven't given up on him after his rocky rookie season with injuries.
Basically, the Vikings are in a similar position to last year: hoping to pair McCarthy with a capable quarterback who can compete for the starting role and provide insurance against injuries or slow development.
Last year, they thought Daniel Jones would be that guy, but he signed with the Indianapolis Colts. McCarthy then became the default starter after the team put together a depth chart that included Sam Howell, Brett Rypien, and Max Brosmer. The Vikings ended up ranking 29th in the NFL in team QBR (34.9).
Late in the season, ESPN questioned whether the Vikings might pursue a quarterback with the credentials to immediately take over from McCarthy as the starter in 2026. No one ruled it out. At the very least, the Vikings will likely target a quarterback similar to Jones in 2025, who won the Colts' job in training camp and started 13 games before getting injured.
'I definitely want a competitive situation,' O'Connell said.
Just as they weren't sure if McCarthy was ready to start in 2025, the Vikings didn't see enough last season to be sure he'll progress enough to lead them to the playoffs in 2026. When asked if he wanted McCarthy to be the starter, Adofo-Mensah paused before saying, I want the Vikings to reach our goals.
And making playoff runs is one of those goals, Adofo-Mensah added. I think he has the character and skill to be that person for our team. But saying that for 2026 kind of limits us; I need to build a deep, competitive quarterback room for the Vikings.
This means the Vikings will again walk a tightrope that failed them last season. The limited number of starting-calibre quarterbacks in the NFL means that players like Jones have options. Jones chose the Colts because he saw a clearer path to the starting job. By the time he made that decision, the Vikings couldn't use their franchise tag to keep 2024 starter Sam Darnold. The remaining quarterbacks weren't as good, leading the Vikings to acquire Howell.
Can the Vikings find someone better in 2026? Jones is again a free agent, but the Colts want to re-sign him. Unless the Vikings make a major trade for someone like Joe Burrow, the available options will have flaws.
Backup Malik Willis is a free agent and likely to have interest from other teams. The Falcons might release Kirk Cousins. Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco will be free agents. So will Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson.
Mac Jones and Geno Smith could be traded, and the Dolphins might move on from Tua Tagovailoa. Jones has been a backup for two seasons, Smith ranked 27th in NFL QBR this season, and Tagovailoa ranked 26th.
The best scenario for the Vikings is for McCarthy to improve this offseason quickly and learn how to avoid injuries. McCarthy said his performance and health are connected: 'I feel like the injuries will slowly fade away with just more awareness,' and Adofo-Mensah agreed that being available is a skill.
Adofo-Mensah and O'Connell made it clear that they can't rely on that progress. It's understandable, but finding a quarterback is tough. The Vikings had a good plan in 2025, but couldn't make it happen. Can they do better this time? Their 2026 season likely depends on it.
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