Allen’s high-level production kept Buffalo in the postseason mix and earned him another MVP conversation, yet the team could not close the deal in Denver. The season’s final result leaves the Bills with pride for their performance and frustration for how close they came to a title.
Buffalo then shifted to a new era on the sidelines, as the team announced Joe Brady agreed to terms to become Buffalo’s next head coach. Brady, promoted from offensive coordinator, agreed to a five-year deal to lead the Bills, becoming the franchise’s 21st head coach.
Before Brady can coach a game, attention turns to the 2026 Pro Bowl, set for Tuesday, February 3, in San Francisco. Allen will not participate due to a right-foot injury that required surgery—he underwent fifth metatarsal surgery on January 26, 2026—and is expected to be fully recovered for spring workouts.
Buffalo will still be represented at Pro Bowl 2026 by James Cook, Dion Dawkins and Dalton Kincaid, who will join the all-star showcase with Kincaid replacing Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Pro Bowl will feature flag football as part of the NFL’s all-star slate.
Following the Pro Bowl, the Bills will return to work under new head coach Brady. Since becoming the team’s offensive coordinator, Brady’s unit has averaged 29.6 points per game, 367.7 total yards per game, 145.4 rushing yards per game and 222.3 passing yards per game, according to franchise research.
