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NFL - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Josh Allen
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All NFL - The Athletic insights about Josh Allen
NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
The Bills have undergone an offseason reset, but the psychic load on Josh Allen remains heavy; he wants to put it all on himself, suggesting elevated expectations and personal accountability despite roster changes.NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
A GM stated that while Allen is a Tier 1 quarterback because he is the reason the Bills remain competitive and possesses elite physical talent, he is ready to say Allen will never win a Super Bowl because the team is getting worse around him and his style of football will start breaking him down physically over time.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
A defensive coordinator noted that Allen can operate as both a dropback quarterback and in designed run plays, and that the Bills' approach to using him mirrors how Baltimore must use Lamar Jackson to maximize his effectiveness. A GM added that while the Bills have given Allen a strong defense and strong run game, they have not provided both simultaneously.PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026
Allen led all quarterbacks in rushing yards (579) and rushing touchdowns (14) in 2025, demonstrating elite dual-threat production. An executive noted that Allen's physicality, toughness, size, and strength—particularly in playoff situations—are hallmarks of top-tier quarterbacks, and that his presence gives teammates confidence they can win.NegativeBustAug 4, 2026
A veteran coach cited a critical playoff decision against Denver where Allen ran for a meaningless 12-yard gain with under 30 seconds left in the half, fumbled, and gave up a field goal that put the team behind two scores. The coach called it one of the worst plays he'd ever seen and said it cost them the game, arguing that until Allen stops making such decisions, he cannot be ranked as the top quarterback.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Allen moved one vote closer toward unanimous Tier 1 status. A defensive coordinator called him unreal and identified him as one of the two most feared quarterbacks in the league alongside Matthew Stafford, citing his ability to make plays, be hard to tackle, and put the team on his shoulders, particularly in high-leverage situations like fourth down.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Allen moved one vote closer toward unanimous Tier 1 status and is described as potentially the most feared quarterback in the league. A defensive coordinator called him 'unreal' and stated that Allen and Stafford are the two QBs he would least want to play against, praising his ability to make plays, be hard to tackle, and put the team on his shoulders, especially on fourth down.NegativeValueNo date
The source argues that despite the Bills spending nearly as much as any team, Buffalo has not gone all-in on any season during Allen's championship window. The source states that Buffalo would need to trade multiple first-round picks before being considered truly all-in, suggesting the team's spending approach lacks the aggressive win-now commitment of true contenders.NegativeValueNo date
Josh Allen holds the second-largest total contract value in the NFL at $330 million, behind only Mahomes' new $504.75 million deal, establishing the gap between the two elite quarterbacks' market valuations.NegativeProjectionNo date
Allen signed a six-year, $330 million extension with the Buffalo Bills in March 2025, slotting in at $55 million in average annual value. This placed him directly in line with Joe Burrow, Jordan Love, and Trevor Lawrence at the $55 million plateau that had become the de facto top of market before Mahomes' extension.