Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is facing significant social media backlash following comments made regarding his team’s playoff exit.
Allen’s comments come on the heels of a devastating 33-30 overtime loss to Denver on January 17, which brought an abrupt end to their postseason endeavors.
The quarterback has since shared his thoughts on the loss and suggested that, had they beaten the Broncos, they would have reached Super Bowl LX.
Allen said: ‘I’d be lying to you if I’m sitting here saying that I feel like I had part in it because if I make one more play, that game in Denver, we’re probably not having this press conference right now.
‘We’re probably not making a change. In all honesty, we’re probably getting ready to play another game,’ he continued.
However, critics were quick to point out that even a win over Denver wouldn’t have guaranteed a title, as they still would have faced the New England Patriots.
Josh Allen is facing social media backlash following comments about the Bills’ playoff exit
Allen suggested that, had they beaten the Broncos, they would have reached Super Bowl LX
‘Josh Allen the king of what if’s,’ one user wrote on X.
Another user said, ‘Guy who has never made a Super Bowl thinks he would’ve made Super Bowl if he hadn’t failed yet again to make Super Bowl.’
Another user wrote, ‘And if Tom Brady lost all those Super Bowls he wouldn’t have won them. I mean the hypothetical game is nice and all but back in the real world Allen has never come through and taken his team to a Super Bowl. It’s who he is.’
The Patriots are currently preparing for their 12th Super Bowl appearance, this time led by rising star Drake Maye instead of the legendary Brady.
Meanwhile, the fallout from the Bills’ loss was immediate and severe, leading the team to fire head coach Sean McDermott after years of failing to reach the big game.
Joe Brady has been tapped to lead the team next season, marking a major shift in the franchise’s direction as they look to maximize Allen’s remaining prime years.
The Broncos were eventually defeated by the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship
Off the field, Allen has remained active in various ventures, though his primary focus remains on bringing a long-awaited Lombardi Trophy to the city of Buffalo.
The Bills are now heading into a busy offseason, focusing on roster adjustments and salary cap management to stay competitive in a very tough AFC East division.
Meanwhile, the Patriots’ success with a second-year quarterback has only intensified the pressure on Allen to deliver results after nearly a decade in the league.
The star quarterback will spend his February watching from the couch as his rivals compete for the title at Super Bowl LX in a weeks time.
