Josh Allen statement puts Patrick Mahomes on notice as nine-word declaration made

Josh Allen was the star of the show as the kid Bills handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first defeat of 2024

Two-time Super Bowl winner Damien Woody has backed Buffalo Bills sensation Josh Allen as the NFL’s top quarterback. That’s after the Californian delivered a stellar performance for his side in their win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

The Chiefs were handed their first defeat of 2024 on Sunday as superstar Patrick Mahomes came off second-best at Highmark Stadium. Allen, 28, proved pivotal for the Bills and sealed the 30-21 victory with a 26-yard touchdown dash typical of his approach.

Woody – who spent 12 seasons as an offensive guard for the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions and New York Jets – interpreted the result as a clear indicator in the quarterback pecking order. And despite any chatter pushing Mahomes, 29, as favourite for MVP consideration, Woody offered a powerful nine-word counterargument for Allen on ESPN’s Get Up (via th

Josh Allen is the best quarterback in the league,” he said. “Josh Allen is the best quarterback in the league. I know when I said that this morning, you were like, ‘Well what about Lamar Jackson? Patrick Mahomes?’ Josh Allen is the best quarterback in the National Football League. Right now, he’s the best quarterback.

You know how you talk about styles? He can play whatever way you want him to play. If you need him to air it out and throw it all over the yard, Josh Allen can do that. If you want him rumbling and tumbling all over the field, guess what? He can do that.”

Allen has often been cast as a high-risk, high-reward asset on the field, prone to extravagance that can sometimes have devastating consequences. Contrasting with his unpredictable style, Mahomes of the Chiefs is generally considered more reliable, delivering precision under pressure.

You know how you talk about styles? He can play whatever way you want him to play. If you need him to air it out and throw it all over the yard, Josh Allen can do that. If you want him rumbling and tumbling all over the field, guess what? He can do that.”

Allen has often been cast as a high-risk, high-reward asset on the field, prone to extravagance that can sometimes have devastating consequences. Contrasting with his unpredictable style, Mahomes of the Chiefs is generally considered more reliable, delivering precision under pressure.

The Bills have consistently made playoff appearances with Allen at the helm for half a decade but have yet to return to the Super Bowl since 1993. But Woody pointed to aspects of Allen’s performance showing promising evolution.

“And you know the thing that he’s doing, probably the best he’s done his whole career? He’s taking care of the football,” added the 47-year-old. “He’s taking care of the football. Josh Allen puts on his cape when he needs to put on his cape, and going head to head against Patrick Mahomes in the game of the year, Josh Allen was playing some of his best ball in the biggest game of the year.”