Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen

The rivalry truly exploded during the 2021 NFL Divisional Playoff game, often called the 13 Seconds game. In this legendary matchup, Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs erased a three-point deficit in the final 13 seconds of regulation to force overtime. The sheer offensive firepower displayed by both quarterbacks set a new standard for modern NFL shootouts.

As of the end of the 2023 NFL season, Patrick Mahomes holds a clear advantage in their overall head-to-head record. Mahomes has historically dominated the regular season matchups and won crucial playoff games against the Buffalo Bills. However, Allen's victories are highly memorable, including a 2022 regular-season game where he threw for three touchdowns.

Josh Allen relies heavily on his massive physical frame to push the ball downfield and bowl over defenders with his legs. Patrick Mahomes utilizes elite improvisational skills, sidearm throws, and a deep arsenal of creative passing angles. Both quarterbacks utilize their mobility differently, with Allen acting as a power runner and Mahomes operating as a surgical scrambler.

No, because they both play in the American Football Conference (AFC), they can only meet in the AFC Championship game or earlier in the playoffs. The AFC bracket has essentially turned into a waiting game to see which of these two quarterbacks will represent the conference in the Super Bowl. Their regular season and playoff clashes are often viewed as the de facto AFC title decider.