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Josh Allen Faces Backlash After Bills' Playoff Exit

2/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen drew criticism after saying the team would have reached the Super Bowl if they beat the Denver Broncos in the divisional round.
The Bills lost 33-30 in overtime on January 17 and Allen had four turnovers.
Following the loss, the Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott.
Allen revealed he played through a broken foot, with an 8 to 10 week recovery not hindering training for the next season.

History

Historical Context

The Buffalo Bills' history of near misses in the NFL playoffs began with their 1990 AFC Championship loss to the New York Giants, despite a strong 13-3 season led by quarterback Jim Kelly. This defeat foreshadowed their four consecutive Super Bowl losses from 1990 to 1993, shaping the team's identity and influencing current players like Josh Allen, who reflect on past failures as they pursue a championship.

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Story summary

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen drew criticism after saying the team would have reached the Super Bowl if they beat the Denver Broncos in the divisional round.
The Bills lost 33-30 in overtime on January 17 and Allen had four turnovers.
Following the loss, the Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott.
Allen revealed he played through a broken foot, with an 8 to 10 week recovery not hindering training for the next season.

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