It’s the playoff rendition of Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes: Episode IV this Sunday in the AFC Championship Game, as it should be. The two teams have been on a collision course essentially every year for half a decade, with the Kansas City Chiefs developing into the main obstacle standing in the way of the Buffalo Bills finally getting their first Lombardi Trophy.
Earlier this year, Buffalo handed Kansas City their only loss of the season, winning in convincing fashion, 30-21. Josh Allen’s heroics were on full display when he took off on 4th and 2 late in the game for a long touchdown run, bowling through multiple Chiefs defenders on his way to the end zone.
But how have these two greats fared against each other over their impressive careers? The numbers are shockingly similar.
The two quarterbacks have met eight total times including four playoff matchups, with all of them being full of intrigue and excitement. These games are always entertaining, especially the last time they squared off in the AFC Championship Game in that high-scoring overtime thriller. I know, Bills fans — 13 seconds will always hurt. But you can’t discount what a thriller of a game that was.
The two quarterbacks have led their teams to nearly identical total points, yards, and touchdowns, with the Chiefs actually committing nine turnovers to Buffalo’s five. The numbers say the Bills should have the advantage, but the Chiefs continuously find ways to win in the playoffs, despite Allen’s outstanding numbers.
Including this year’s two playoff games, Allen has now played in 12 postseason contests. In those games, he is averaging 260.2 passing yards per game, has thrown for 23 touchdowns, and only has four interceptions. Allen also averages 52.4 rushing yards per playoff game and has added seven scores on the ground.
He elevates his game to new heights when it matters most. Bills fans will be hoping that the law of averages swings their way and Allen gets his first playoff win over Mahomes and the Chiefs this Sunday, finally sending Buffalo back to the Super Bowl.
