Look, we get it. Patrick Mahomes is the golden boy of the NFL. He’s got rings, MVPs, and the undying loyalty of Chiefs fans who believe he walks on water. But if you take off the rose-colored Mahomes goggles for just a second, you might realize there’s another QB out there who’s bigger, stronger, and (dare we say it?) better.
That’s right, folks. It’s time to give Josh Allen his due. The Buffalo Bills’ franchise QB has been making plays that would make even Mahomes say, “Damn.” So let’s break it down—here are 10 reasons why Josh Allen is actually better than Patrick Mahomes.
1. He’s Built Like a Linebacker Playing Quarterback
Mahomes is a magician, sure, but Allen looks like he was created in a secret NFL lab to wreck defenses. The dude is 6’5”, 237 pounds, and can run over linebackers like he’s Derrick Henry’s long-lost cousin. Mahomes? He’s got the moves, but you won’t see him trucking defensive linemen anytime soon.
2. Stronger Arm—And It’s Not Even Close
Mahomes makes ridiculous throws, but let’s not forget who really has the cannon in this conversation. Josh Allen could probably throw a football from Buffalo to Toronto if he wanted to. He once launched a 63-yard bomb flat-footed in a game. Mahomes can sling it, sure, but Allen throws footballs like he’s trying to shoot them into orbit.
3. Runs Like a Fullback, Not a Backup Dancer
Mahomes is shifty in the pocket and scrambles when he needs to, but Allen? He chooses violence every time he takes off. He stiff-arms defenders, hurdles grown men, and drags entire defensive lines for first downs. If you need a QB to truck stick his way through a goal-line stand, Allen’s your guy.
4. More Entertaining to Watch
Mahomes makes the impossible look easy. Allen makes the impossible look like an action movie. Every game, he’s either launching a pass 70 yards downfield, bulldozing defenders, or trying some insane lateral that makes every Bills fan simultaneously cheer and hold their breath.
5. Better at Playing in the Snow
Football in Buffalo is like playing on Hoth, and Josh Allen thrives in it. Meanwhile, Mahomes plays in the cozy, barbecue-scented atmosphere of Arrowhead. When things get frosty, you want Allen leading your team, not someone who grew up in Texas warmth and played college ball in Lubbock.
6. He’s Not Afraid to Get His Hands Dirty (Literally)
Ever see Mahomes in a bar fight? Neither have we. But we have seen Josh Allen mix it up on the field like he’s auditioning for a role in Gladiator. If you need a QB who isn’t afraid to throw a block, lower his shoulder, or play through pain without complaining, Allen’s your man.
7. He Doesn’t Rely on the Best Tight End of All Time
Mahomes has had the luxury of throwing to Travis freaking Kelce, a man who seems to get open no matter what defense you throw at him. Allen? He’s been throwing to guys who were still in diapers when Kelce was dominating. No disrespect to Stefon Diggs, but outside of that, Allen has had to work with whatever the Bills throw his way.
8. Fewer Cringey Family Members
Let’s be real—one of the biggest perks of Josh Allen is that we don’t have to deal with a certain number of Mahomes’ family clogging up social media with “look at me” content. Josh Allen’s people stay low-key, and for that, we thank him.
9. He Had the Greatest Losing Performance of All Time
Remember the 2021 AFC Divisional game? 13 seconds? Allen threw four TDs, played a perfect game, and still lost because his defense folded like a cheap tent. Meanwhile, Mahomes had to rely on a squib-kick meltdown and OT rules. If that game was judged on QB performance alone, Allen wins. Period.
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10. The NFL Would Be More Fun If He Were the Face of the League
Mahomes has the resume, but imagine an NFL where Josh Allen is the standard. Quarterbacks trucking defenders instead of begging for flags? More rocket-armed bombs down the field? A little less “State Farm” and a little more blue-collar football energy? Sounds like a better league to us.
