In a Pro Football Focus interview, Tomlin was asked which quarterback he would love to coach. He named Josh Allen, highlighting his performance in clutch moments. “It’s Josh for me, man,” Tomlin said on the PFF NFL Show. “It just seems like he’s at his best in the most critical moments. Late in the games, he finds a way to do it, and he can do it with his arms. He can do it with his legs. He looks like not only does he want it, he needs it. He looks like he’s built for it.” He added, “I got a lot of respect for that dude. That’s the dude as far as I’m concerned.”
During Tomlin’s tenure as a defensive-minded coach, Allen has faced Pittsburgh’s defenses multiple times. In head-to-head matchups, Allen has a 4-1 lifetime record against Tomlin’s teams. Across those games, Allen posted a passer rating of 87.7, threw for 1,194 yards with nine touchdowns and four interceptions—figures that are below his career averages but still demonstrate his capability against strong defenses.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills face heightened expectations following the offseason departure of longtime head coach Sean McDermott. The team named Joe Brady as the new head coach and added deep threat DJ Moore via trade to bolster the passing game for Allen.
Industry analysts have been positioning Buffalo as a strong title contender. One power ranking spotlighted Buffalo as a major threat to the Los Angeles Rams, who have been considered the favorites in some circles. The analysis noted that Buffalo showed urgency to push for a Super Bowl after their divisional-round overtime loss, including the coaching change, roster tweaks, and defensive improvements aimed at competing for a championship. Allen, who turned 30 in May, remains at an age where there are still opportunities to maximize his prime years, though time is a factor to consider in the pursuit of a championship.
If Buffalo can finally reach the Super Bowl, some projections have pointed toward a potential rematch with the Rams, citing Allen’s prior success against Los Angeles. In three outings against the Rams, Allen accumulated 950 passing yards and 10 passing touchdowns, plus 146 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. His performance against that defense has been notably productive, contributing to the broader narrative of his continued growth and impact.
For fans following the Bills, this season is shaping up to be about seizing opportunities and delivering results in the playoffs. With Allen at the helm and a strengthened supporting cast, Buffalo aims to translate regular-season success into a deep postseason run.
