We are approaching what could easily be described as the biggest game of Josh Allen’s career with the Buffalo Bills facing the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium.
With Allen never guiding the Bills to the Super Bowl in his career, he has a chance to make that a reality, but it will be anything but easy.
Buffalo’s change in approach this season, with the “everybody eats” mantra fueling its good form, means, for some, that the Bills appear to be in a better position to take advantage of what’s in front of them.
But what is the driving force behind the Bills’ belief in finally breaking through this AFC ceiling and making it to the big dance?
“I chalk it up to the love that we have in this locker room,” Allen said. “The respect that we have for each other and the fear of letting each other down, I think that’s what it comes down to. Everyone cares about their jobs here, everyone cares about each other in this locker room, and ultimately, when we’re out there, we’re truly playing for each other.”
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a long pass during the second half of the Buffalo Bills wild card game against the Denver Broncos.
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The Bills have preached that locker room love all season, and it has put them in a great position to finally make a Super Bowl.
The Chiefs will present a stern test for this new-look Bills team, and with Allen, who has reeled in his turnovers and is playing a great brand of football under offensive coordinator Joe Brady, Buffalo is looming dangerously.
And that “fear” of failing the guy next to you has proven to be a powerful motivator, but will that be enough to slay the Chiefs? We’re about to find out.
