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NFL's Top 100 Players: Where Is Bills' MVP Josh Allen?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Adam Schultz | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 11:03 AM ET

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is coming off an MVP-winning season in 2024 that saw him elevate his game yet again.

The biggest difference was the lack of turnovers, with just six interceptions in the regular season (zero in the playoffs), while posting a career-best 77.3 QBR.

Yes, his numbers as a whole were down, but this was Allen playing within himself, and taking what the defense gave him, the Superman cape hardly came out. Oh, and James Cook's 16 rushing touchdowns helped, too.

As we turn to 2025, CBS Sports' Pete Prisco has ranked his top 100 players in the NFL. Allen turns heads as he comes in at No. 4, behind Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley at No. 3, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett at No. 2 and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes at No. 1.

"Allen won his first MVP last season for a reason," Prisco wrote on Wednesday. "He carried the Bills to the AFC title game again, growing as a passer and a player. Next step: Win a Super Bowl."

The Bills appear to be in the best spot to claim their first-ever Super Bowl, and Allen's improvement is a big reason why.

Last year showed he doesn't need a No. 1 receiver, and if he can keep the turnovers to a minimum, the Bills will always be in with a shot. Four out of the five losses last year (including playoffs) were by one score, so Buffalo didn't get blown out too often.

With an improved defense and an offensive scheme that returns, Buffalo has one of the most well-rounded rosters in football, with an MVP winner leading the charge.

Allen as No. 4 feels right, but get that elusive Super Bowl, and come this time next year, he might just be on top of the mountain.

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

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