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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen praised reporters who held back the private tragedy surrounding Ed Oliver’s two-year-old son, saying it was not anyone’s place to reveal the details and stressing teammates’ support as the ethics of reporting sensitive personal news are debated, with Oliver and his family seeking privacy and ESPN reporters confirming details.
Bills QB Josh Allen said he was “very, very sad and angry” that news of Ed Oliver’s son’s passing surfaced before Oliver or the team could announce it, noting teammates waited and rallied around Oliver with privacy and support during the heartbreaking situation.
Buffalo topped Carolina 29-14 in the first game at the new Highmark Stadium, with Josh Allen leading two series for 111 yards and a 9-yard TD to Keon Coleman. Buffalo’s defense was stifling, piling up sacks and forcing a Kani Walker interception while adding a running TD from Ian Wheeler and Frank Gore Jr. The Panthers finally found the end zone late via a Kyle Trask-to-John Metchie III TD, but Buffalo outgained Carolina 396-201 and controlled the game from start to finish in the preseason opener.
Keon Coleman starred in Buffalo’s 2026 preseason opener, catching all four first-half targets and scoring the opening TD, while Josh Allen and Kyle Allen delivered efficient showings. The Bills’ O-line showed susceptibility with backups Spencer Brown, Lundt and Bowry allowing pressure, and Cushenberry appears ahead for the backup center role due to Connor McGovern’s hamstring issue. On defense, Dorian Williams and Jordan Hancock impressed, Danna contributed two late sacks, and Ian Wheeler flashed as a potential third rushing option. Penalties and depth questions remain as the Bills move forward.
The piece weighs the four quarterbacks—Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Matthew Stafford—against each other for the 2020s All-Decade QB title, breaking down regular-season and playoff stats through 2025. Mahomes leads in passing yards and TDs, Allen dominates in total impact thanks to elite rushing, while Jackson excels in rushing but trails in passing and playoff cachet, and Stafford has a Super Bowl/MVP in his résumé but fewer overall metrics. In playoffs, Mahomes has the most games and yards; Allen remains strongest in the postseason narrative, Stafford’s title feel is possible but unlikely, and Jackson’s limited postseason appearances hurt his case. The author ultimately leans toward Allen as the 2020s All-Decade QB, with Stafford still in the conversation, and invites readers to weigh in.
SportsLine simulated the 2026 NFL season 10,000 times and released fantasy football rankings across QB, RB, WR and TE, with Josh Allen as the top QB, Bijan Robinson as the top RB, Puka Nacua leading WRs, and Trey McBride atop TEs, plus ADP figures and tier-based draft guidance for draft prep.
After Buffalo's costly postseason loss that helped trigger Sean McDermott’s firing, Josh Allen says the Bills must keep knocking at the door and learning from playoff disappointments as they move forward with a new leadership and chase a breakthrough.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen says Buffalo’s Super Bowl dream will come from persistence, especially with a revamped offense featuring DJ Moore and a new coaching approach from Joe Brady, as the team heads into training camp buoyed by optimism after playoff heartbreak.
DJ Moore connected with Josh Allen for a 55-yard touchdown early as the Bills showcased a burgeoning QB-wideout connection on Day 5, a session marked by multiple fights including a scuffle between Dalton Kincaid and Kaleb-Elarms Orr. Off-field notes included CJ Gardner-Johnson working off to the side with a calf injury and Khalil Shakir delivering solid play as camp progresses toward real pads.
Through two days of training camp at St. John Fisher, Josh Allen and DJ Moore are building noticeable chemistry, Moore delivering highlight-reel catches, while rookie Kaleb Elarms-Orr has taken the reins at middle linebacker and other youngsters like Zane Durant and Michael Hoecht are making early impressions.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen publicly defended the team’s new nickel-gray alternate uniforms, calling them a symbol of a fresh era and Buffalo’s blue-collar spirit despite fan backlash; he contrasted them with last year’s all-white look, which he suggested wasn’t as successful, and emphasized moving forward with the new kit for the upcoming season.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen pushed back at the negative reception to Buffalo’s new Nickel City alternate uniforms, calling the fresh look a symbol of renewal and momentum as the team moves forward under a new coach and stadium, and saying he’s excited to wear them.
EA Sports revealed the Madden NFL 27 99 Club, naming six players who will start at 99 overall: Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Ja’Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Trey McBride. Stafford’s 2025 numbers helped him earn MVP, Garrett joins him on a Rams squad that also boasts two 99s, while Smith-Njigba and McBride earned their debuts after standout seasons. The Rams are the only team with two 99s. Topps is producing a glass trophy to accompany the reveal. Madden NFL 27 launches Aug. 13, with MVP+ members receiving up to seven days of early access.
ESPN named Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen the top NFL QB for 2026, praising his peak A-game dominance, reduced turnovers, and a two-year stretch with 80 total touchdowns (and historic marks of 200+ passing and 50 rushing TDs), with coach Joe Brady credited for streamlining his play.
ESPN’s annual NFL quarterback rankings name Josh Allen No. 1, ahead of Patrick Mahomes at No. 2. Allen’s 2.10 average ballot and 34.1% first-place votes helped him edge Mahomes, who slips for the first time since 2022. Analysts laud Allen’s elite two-way production (200 passing TDs and 50 rushing TDs) while noting Mahomes’ injury-related concerns and play-style critiques after last season’s ups-and-downs.