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Emotional Josh Allen fights back tears following playoff loss: 'Feel like I let my team down tonight'

Chandler Vesselsby: Chandler Vessels01/18/26ChandlerVessels

The emotions were difficult for quarterback Josh Allen after yet another playoff loss on Saturday. Allen and the Buffalo Bills lost 33-30 in the divisional round against the Denver Broncos after the QB threw a late interception in overtime.

That turnover allowed Denver to march downfield and kick a field goal to win, leaving Allen and the Bills disappointed once again. The QB entered his postgame press conference with tears coming down his face as he took the blame for the defeat.

“It’s extremely difficult,” Allen said. “I feel like I let my teammates down tonight.”

Allen can’t take all the blame for the loss, however, as Denver still had to drive 75 yards downfield before kicking the field goal. The Bills defense gave up a big gain early on that drive and also committed a costly pass interference penalty that moved the Broncos into field goal range.

However, that interception in overtime was not the only turnover that Allen committed in Saturday’s loss. He threw one more interception and also lost two fumbles, bringing his total to four turnovers. He finished 25-of-39 passing for 283 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for another 66 yards.

This marks the seventh straight that Josh Allen and the Bills have lost in the playoffs prior to reaching the Super Bowl. The furthest that Buffalo has advanced in the postseason with Allen as their QB is to the AFC Championship game, which happened in both 2020 and 2024.

This year, their season finished just shy of making another trip to the conference championship. Allen was certainly feeling the disappointment and couldn’t help but take ownership for some of the blame given his turnovers.

This year wrapped up the eighth NFL season for Allen, who is coming off of an MVP performance in the 2024 season. However, he has still yet to win a Super Bowl ring and that is something that will continue to haunt him heading into this offseason.

Allen accounted for 39 total touchdowns this season with throwing for 3,668 yards and rushing for another 579. He also had 10 interceptions and will begin looking toward next season as he hopes for better results in the playoffs. He is signed with the Buffalo Bills through the 2030 season, so he’ll have plenty more chances.