As Super Bowl LX draws closer, the build-up has extended beyond the two teams who are preparing to take the field.
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will meet on the NFL’s biggest stage, with the matchup attracting attention from across the league.
Among those asked for their thoughts was Josh Allen, who was pressed on where his support would lie for the season’s final game.
The Buffalo Bills quarterback did not shy away from the question and offered a clear explanation of his stance.
Josh Allen explains his Super Bowl allegiance
Allen made it clear that his respect for both teams is genuine before explaining why his support ultimately leans one way.
“Listen, I have great respect for both teams,” Allen said. “I’ve been fortunate to know Coach Vrabel for a little bit. I’ve got a lot of respect for him. Drake Maye, I’ve obviously got a good relationship with him.”
Despite those connections, Allen’s longest and strongest bond is with Sam Darnold, Seattle’s quarterback.
“But Sam Darnold, that’s my boy,” he added. “We go back to the draft. Even before the draft, we’ve hung out before the draft when we were in college.”
Allen explained that the pair first crossed paths years ago at college events and pre-draft functions, forming a friendship that has lasted well into their NFL careers.
That relationship has only strengthened in the offseason, with the two living close to one another and spending time together away from football.
“So I’m rooting for my man there, who wears number 14 for the Seattle Seahawks,” Allen continued.
Why a Seahawks win makes sense for Allen and the Bills
Beyond personal loyalty, there are practical reasons why Allen and many Bills fans would prefer a Seattle victory.
The Patriots remain Buffalo’s most familiar divisional rival, and watching New England lift another Lombardi Trophy would sting regardless of who is under center.
There is also the broader narrative. Seeing Drake Maye win a Super Bowl in just his second NFL season would invite uncomfortable comparisons for the Bills, having spent years chasing the same goal with Allen at the helm.
For Allen, supporting Seattle allows him to back a close friend while avoiding a scenario that would only fuel divisional frustration.
As Super Bowl LX approaches, his stance reflects both personal loyalty and the competitive realities that never fully disappear in the NFL.
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