Allen's MVP case rebounds after Rams win
Key Questions
What pressure is Josh Allen facing heading into the season?
Allen has 8 playoff wins but no Super Bowl ring, and the Bills risk tying the longest playoff streak without a title. The training camp preview highlights an all-in season with questions around roster construction.
What is the latest on Josh Allen's foot injury recovery?
Allen is fully recovered from January 2026 foot surgery to repair a broken fifth metatarsal and has returned to full activities.
What did an analyst claim about Josh Allen's future with the Bills?
An analyst suggested Allen should leave the Bills, similar to Matthew Stafford's path, to win a Super Bowl as he enters his ninth NFL season without a title.
USA TODAY ranks Allen first after the Raiders win, citing eight rushing touchdowns, four game-winning drives and three fourth-quarter comebacks; another Week 7 ranking puts him second behind Brock Purdy. His passing statistics add context, while a recent awards ballot flags five turnovers, keeping ball security a concern. Rankings remain outlet-specific rather than a settled consensus.