Patrick Mahomes Speaks Candidly About Josh Allen Outperforming the Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has always been known for his confidence and playmaking ability, but in a rare moment of brutal honesty, the Super Bowl MVP has admitted that Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen has outperformed him and the Chiefs in recent matchups. Mahomes, who has been the face of the Chiefs’ dominant run in the NFL over the past few seasons, did not shy away from acknowledging that Allen and the Bills have been the better team in recent encounters.
Speaking to reporters after the Chiefs’ 24-21 loss to Buffalo in a high-stakes Week 6 game, Mahomes offered a candid assessment of the Bills’ performance and how the Chiefs have struggled against them in recent years. “I’m not going to sugarcoat it — Josh Allen has been playing better than me and better than us in these games,” Mahomes said. “The Bills have found ways to execute at a higher level when it matters most, and they’ve been a tough opponent for us. Credit to them — they’ve been doing what they need to do to win.”
The Chiefs have had a few memorable battles with Buffalo in recent seasons, including last year’s dramatic AFC Divisional Round game, where Allen threw for 329 yards and four touchdowns in a heartbreaking 42-36 loss in overtime. That game, often hailed as one of the greatest in NFL history, featured an iconic back-and-forth between Mahomes and Allen, but it was ultimately Allen and the Bills who appeared to be more explosive and efficient.
Mahomes’ comments come after a string of disappointing results for the Chiefs in their matchups against the Bills. This latest loss to Buffalo, which saw the Chiefs fail to capitalize on key opportunities late in the game, has led to increased scrutiny of Mahomes’ performance and the team’s overall execution. Allen, who threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns, was again the focal point for Buffalo’s offense, leading them to victory with his powerful arm and ability to extend plays with his legs.
“Josh is an amazing player,” Mahomes continued. “He’s got all the tools — the arm strength, the mobility, and the leadership. But as a competitor, I know I need to step up, and our team needs to be better. We have to do a better job of finishing games and executing when it counts. That’s the difference in these games right now.”
Despite the Chiefs’ loss, Mahomes maintained his characteristic belief in his team’s potential to turn things around, citing that this early-season adversity would only make them stronger heading into the postseason. “It’s a long season, and this is a wake-up call for us. We know what we’re capable of when we’re playing our best. We’ve just got to keep working, keep learning from games like this, and trust the process.”
While Mahomes’ honesty was refreshing, it also underscored the growing rivalry between the Chiefs and Bills. The two teams have become the most prominent contenders in the AFC, with both quarterbacks leading their respective squads in what could be the next great NFL rivalry for years to come. With the Chiefs having won Super Bowl LIV and the Bills knocking on the door of their first-ever title, the stakes could not be higher.
For now, the focus shifts to how Mahomes and the Chiefs will bounce back. While Buffalo’s victory may have handed them the upper hand in the regular-season series, Mahomes knows that it’s not the regular season that ultimately defines a team’s legacy. “We’ve been here before,” Mahomes added. “We know how to overcome tough losses. We’ll learn from this and make sure it doesn’t happen again when it matters most.”
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Mahomes and Allen to see which quarterback can elevate his team come January. Both players are considered among the best in the league, and their head-to-head matchups will continue to be one of the most compelling storylines in the NFL.