Josh Allen claims the Bills will be in the Super Bowl if they beat the Broncos

The Bills fell just short of Denver in a 33-30 overtime loss in the divisional round on January 17. But even if the Bills had won that game, they would have had to beat the Bills. New England Patriots In the AFC Championship to reach the Super Bowl.

But Allen apparently did not take into account the possibility of a loss to the Patriots when he made those comments.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen speaks at a news conference after a game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts, December 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

“I’d be lying to you if I sat here and said I felt like I was in the game, because if I played another game, that one in Denver, we probably wouldn’t be having this press conference right now,” Allen told reporters. “Maybe we won’t make any changes. In all honesty, we’ll probably get ready to play another game.”

This sparked criticism on social media.

“Josh Allen King of what ifs,” one user wrote on X.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes against the New England Patriots during the second half in Foxborough, Massachusetts, December 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Another user wrote: “So Tom Brady He lost all those Super Bowls he wouldn’t have won. I mean, the virtual game is great, but in the real world, Allen was never able to make it to the Super Bowl and take his team to the Super Bowl. It’s who he is.”

Allen had four turnovers in the playoff loss to the Broncos but appeared to make a play that could have won the game in overtime when he sent a deep pass to wide receiver Brandin Cooks who initially appeared to be caught. But after Cox hit the ground, Broncos defensive back JaQuan McMillian pulled the ball away, and Officials ruled it an interception. The call sparked controversy among fans.

Allen then cried in front of reporters in the postgame press conference that night, choking up as he said, “I let my team down.”

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake May warms up before the AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Invoices Coach Sean McDermott fired Days later, he was replaced by Joe Brady.

Now, after eight seasons and no trips to the Super Bowl, Allen can only watch from home as the Patriots play in their 11th Super Bowl with their second-year quarterback Drake May.

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