Josh Allen to Watch Super Bowl, Roots for Darnold
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who led his team to another early playoff exit this season, plans to watch Super Bowl 60 on Sunday when the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks. While Allen expressed no support for his AFC East rival, the Patriots, he voiced admiration for their coach and players, and said he will root for longtime friend Sam Darnold and the Seahawks.
The Bills' season ended in a 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the divisional round on the road in Denver. Allen threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns in that game, but the team could not capitalize on late opportunities, including after a defensive stop to start overtime. Buffalo had advanced by defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in the wild-card round, marking Allen's first road playoff victory. The Broncos, however, fell to the Patriots 27-20 in the AFC Championship Game, securing New England's spot in the Super Bowl.
Allen, speaking to CBS Sports, acknowledged the rivalry's intensity. "As a Bill and a Bills fan, I don't know if anyone is going to be rooting for the Pats," he said. He added respect for the opponents, particularly second-year head coach Mike Vrabel. "With that being...