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Former Chiefs QB Sends Clear Message on Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Mark Phelps | Last updated May 31, 2025 7:16 PM ET

Since being selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 2018 NFL draft, quarterback Josh Allen has led the team to a total of six playoff appearances, five consecutive division titles, seven postseason victories, and two conference championship game appearances.

As far as personal accolades, Allen was named NFL MVP this past season, selected as an All-Pro twice (2020, 2024), and selected to the Pro Bowl three times (2020, 2022, 2024). One of the few things Allen hasn't achieved during his tenure with the Bills is a trip to the Super Bowl.

Chase Daniel, co-host for FOX Sports' "The Facility" on FS1 and former Chiefs backup quarterback, stated the obstacle for both Allen and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on his show Friday.

According to Starcade Media, Daniel believes Mahomes is the biggest obstacle to himself and Allen.

Chase Daniel said the main obstacle for Patrick is himself & #JoshAllen's is #Mahomes.

via | @TheFacilityFS1 pic.twitter.com/tB2P5TMpDJ
— Starcade Media (@StarcadeMediaKC) May 31, 2025

Daniel may have a point about Allen's obstacle. Although Allen and the Bills are 4-1 in regular-season matchups with Mahomes and the Chiefs, they are 0-4 in playoff games against them.

In their first playoff matchup - the 2020 AFC Championship game - the Bills jumped out to a 9-0 lead but allowed 21 straight points before losing 38-24.

The following year, in the AFC Divisional Round, Allen threw his fourth touchdown pass with 13 seconds remaining to give the Bills a 36-33 lead. Mahomes quickly drove his team down the field to set up a game-tying field goal. The Chiefs won the coin toss, and Mahomes found Travis Kelce for an eight-yard touchdown to win the game in overtime 42-36.

Their third playoff match-up, a 2023 AFC Divisional Round game , saw the Bills lose again, 27-24, despite Allen's one TD pass and two rushing TDs. Bills kicker Tyler Bass missed a potential game-tying field goal from 44 yards out, allowing the Chiefs to run out the remaining 1:47 for the win.

Finally, in this year's AFC Championship Game on January 27, Mahomes led the Chiefs to another Super Bowl appearance with a 32-29 victory. Allen threw a fourth-quarter TD reception to help tie the game, only to have Mahomes lead the Chiefs down the field to set up a go-ahead field goal.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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