Josh Allen admits the tough AFC Championship loss to Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs still haunts him
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen admits he could have made better decisions in their loss to the Chiefs and vows to improve next season.
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Last week, Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to their second AFC Championship game since 1993. The Bills met a familiar foe in the Kansas City Chiefs, a team that knocked them out in the divisional round last year. History repeated itself at Arrowhead Stadium as the Bills suffered a 32-29 defeat despite Allen’s best efforts.
A late Patrick Mahomes rushing touchdown sealed their place in their third straight Super Bowl, where they will play against the Philadelphia Eagles. Allen and the 29 other starting NFL quarterbacks will be on their couches watching either the Chiefs secure a historic three-peat or the Eagles lift their first Lombardi Trophy since 2017.
Associated Press Rob Maaddi spoke with the 28-year-old about the things he could have done differently to play in the Super Bowl.
It sucks really. You sitting here, thinking about what you could have done differently. You know, having dreams about certain plays that I wish I can have back. There’s no easy way about it. There’s 30 other teams now sitting at home. I am going to be watching the Super Bowl from their couch, and we are one of those teams.
Josh Allen said
#Bills QB Josh Allen told me he’s still thinking about what he could’ve done different against the #Chiefs and having dreams about certain plays. He’s planning to get back to work and do whatever he can to bring a Super Bowl to Buffalo pic.twitter.com/mjBx0ob4fi
— Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) February 2, 2025
Allen bagged both Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors but turned down the opportunity to take part in the Pro Bowl games and instead opted to spend time with his family.
Josh Allen promises to come back stronger in 2025
Allen joined a division dominated by the New England Patriots for nearly two decades. The balance of power shifted as the Bills took over the Pats’ spot by winning five consecutive divisional titles—helped by Tom Brady’s departure to the NFC.
Allen currently earns $43 million a year, which is lower than Dak Prescott, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Jared Goff, and Jalen Hurts. The Bills will have to break the bank for his next big contract, but even so, it’s unlikely they will part ways. Allen hasn’t thought that far ahead; his focus is on doing better in 2025.
I am gonna do everything I can to make sure that we are not one of those teams next year. Gotta let the body heal a little bit. Getting back to work and getting back to my mechanic work and just making sure I am doing everything to help this team get over the hump and win the Super Bowl.
Josh Allen said
Allen is in the running for the 2024 NFL MVP alongside Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. He ended the regular season with 307 completions for 3731 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, along with 102 rushes for 531 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns.
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