Josh Allen warned of Patrick Mahomes dominance without Tyreek Hill, as Bills QB faces huge expectations after Stefon Diggs departure

“The test of a quarterback is where his team finishes,” a timeless truth that Paul Brown proclaimed. And in today’s game, one QB has surpassed that test with more end zone dances than a touchdown-hungry rookie. Enter Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomesa maestro who has made a habit of lighting up the scoreboard and collecting trophies. Now that Mahomes is raising the bar, this NFL analyst is shifting the spotlight to Josh Allen and the Buffalo BillsHe believes Allen needs to master a new manual and expectations for the 2024 season are sky high!

During the day ESPN’s First Recording on August 9, the former NFL wide receiver Harry Douglas the question addressed, “What are your expectations for Josh Allen and the Bills this season?” Without missing a beat, Harry replied: “It’s always going to be the Super Bowl or not, because Josh Allen is that guy at the quarterback position.” But before you label him as crazy, listen to him first.

“I won’t hesitate to pick Josh Allen because we’ve seen that Patrick Mahomes doesn’t Tyreek Heuvel.” Douglas went ahead and threw down the challenge flag. “Well, Josh Allen has no this season Steffon Diggs. So show me that you can still do it. Show me that you’re the full leader of everything that’s going on in Buffalo. And that you can do it with the guys that are there,” he concluded, sprinting through his point like a receiver in the open field. But is Harry wrong to set the bar so high? Let’s analyze the piece.

When Diggs arrived in Buffalo following that 2020 trade from Minnesota, he wasted no time making his mark. He’s racked up over 1,100 receiving yards in each of his four seasons. Plus, he led the league with 127 catches and 1,535 receiving yards in his rookie season alongside Josh Allen. Compare Diggs’ departure to that of Tyreek Hill and both left more than a few defenders gasping for air.

Hill, drafted in the fifth round in 2016, became a game-changer for Kansas, using his speed as a secret weapon. With Mahomes as QB1 since 2018, “Cheetah” has racked up 1,200+ receiving yards in three of four seasons. The 2019 season was the exception, with Tyreek seeing a dip to 860 yards.

But this is only half of what Harry on the First recording. His main point was how Mahomes has become a formidable force since Hill traded him for Miami in 2022. Check out these statistics.

These numbers prove that even without his “Cheetah,” Mahomes not only kept the chains moving, he kept them spinning! In 2022, he became the first player of the 21st century to win both the league MVP and Super Bowl MVP titles. And guess what? He defended that Super Bowl MVP title last season, going 2-for-2 for the Chiefs. Now, they’re not just defending their title, they’re going for an unprecedented 3-peat!

Now you see, that’s where Harry’s Super Bowl expectations of Josh Allen come from. But is it too far-fetched?

Is Josh Allen the man to bring the Lombardi Trophy to Buffalo?

The Buffalo Bills cruised to the 2023 postseason after going 6-6 to clinch the AFC East and secure the No. 2 spot with an 11-6 finish. Despite that, their playoff run was ended prematurely in the Divisional Round with a 27-24 loss to the Chiefs. But lest we forget: Josh Allen led the Bills to becoming the first team to defeat Patrick Mahomes three times in the regular season. So, what’s stopping him from that Super Bowl title? The answer might just be Allen himself.

Appears on the ‘Pardon my opinion’ podcast on July 12, Allen’s dedication to the team shone through when he said: “If that’s what it takes, I would do it,” about retiring to ensure a SB victory. While the memory of four consecutive Super Bowl losses from 1990 to 1993 haunts the Bills Mafia, Allen’s performance shows he is more than capable of leading this team to glory. He shouldn’t have to retire—Phew!

Over the past four seasons, the Bills’ QB1 has consistently put up big numbers, throwing for at least 4,283 yards each year. Last season, he incidentally racked up 4,306 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions. The icing on the cake? He also rushed for 524 yards and a career-high 15 rushing touchdowns, leading the NFL with 44 total scores in 2023.

Josh Allen is a true superstar. He consistently puts up astonishing numbers, even when his turnovers make fans cringe. Since 2020, Allen has led the league in turnover rate, keeping the Bills’ offense moving and even beating Mahomes in this crucial area. But these aren’t just empty stats. CBS Sport’ Zachary Pereles Allen leads the league in both turnovers (75) and total touchdowns (174) since 2020 — the first player to accomplish that feat in a four-season span since Brett Favre from ’96 to ’99. He is the complete package, he can handle pressure and deliver when it matters.

But here’s the rub: Despite all those turnovers, Josh Allen’s playoff turnover rate is identical to Patrick Mahomes’. If any QB can truly rival Mahomes, it’s Allen. The only thing left? Those elusive playoff wins—and on the road to a championship. Can he finally step up, bring the Lombardi to Buffalo, and ruin Pat’s dream of a three-peat?