Chris Jones is one of the most disruptive defenders in the NFL, but there will always be some players that even he doesn’t like to go up against. 

And Josh Allen fits in that category. 

The Buffalo Bills quarterback is known for his ability to escape pressure and make plays with his legs. That’s a defensive tackle’s worst nightmare. 

But, all of this shows that he has a lot of respect for Allen. Players should want to be feared for their skill. 

In the AFC Championship, Allen and Jones faced off against again as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills to earn a spot in Super Bowl LIX. And on Monday, Jones spoke about Buffalo, letting it be known who he thinks deserves one of the league’s highest honors. 

“I wish the Bills organization the best. Absolutely respect their quarterback,” Jones said. “I think he was the MVP this year. 

“They have a heck of a team. And I absolutely respect their head coach.”

Allen had an incredible season, and because of that, he was viewed as one of the frontrunners for the MVP award. He along with Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson were named as the five finalists. 

Both this year and last year, it came down to Allen vs. Jackson. The Ravens quarterback took it home for the 2023-25 season, and many think he has it locked up once again. 

A to Z Sports’ Jon Helmkamp provided some very interesting thoughts on this MVP race.

“The problem with the MVP discourse this season is that it’s starkly different from last year, when Jackson brought home the award despite Allen having better counting stats. This year, Allen’s counting stats are behind Jackson’s, and suddenly many voices want to give it to Jackson for the stats.Well, which is it?

Last year, Allen should have won it. I will hang my hat on that and will argue it repeatedly. This year, despite not having quite the same stats as Jackson, I believe it’s Allen’s year again,” he wrote. 

Jones agrees. This year should be Allen’s.