Josh Allen Breaks Tradition to Cheer for Friend Sam Darnold at Super Bowl 60
The 2025 NFL season wraps up this Sunday with Super Bowl 60, featuring a showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. While this annual event draws millions of viewers, not every player shares the same enthusiasm, particularly those who fell short of the big game. Take the Buffalo Bills, for instance. They faced a heartbreaking exit from the playoffs, losing 33-30 in overtime to the Denver Broncos during the divisional round. Star quarterback Josh Allen struggled in that game, committing four turnovers, a stark contrast to his previous six playoff games where he had zero turnovers. This defeat left Allen with an 8-7 postseason record, marking him as the quarterback with the most playoff wins without a Super Bowl appearance. In a recent interview with CBS Sports HQ, Allen disclosed that he typically does not watch the Super Bowl, but this year, he plans to tune in. His motivation? Supporting his close friend, Sam Darnold. "Throughout the years, it's typically not watching it," Allen stated. "I love Sam Darnold. That's one of my good buddies... I will be watching, I will be rooting him on." Darnold’s impressive performance has become a significant storyline this Super Bowl, especially as he aims to become the first quarterback to win a Super Bowl after playing for five different NFL teams. Additionally, he is the first quarterback from the 2018 draft class to start in a Super Bowl, joining notable peers like Baker Mayfield, Josh Rosen, and Lamar Jackson. Despite their initial rivalry in the AFC East, Allen and Darnold have maintained a strong friendship. For now, Allen looks forward to supporting Darnold from afar, hoping to one day join him on such a prestigious stage.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-02-04