For months, the NFL world was consumed by the league's MVP debate: Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson? On a night when the stakes couldn’t have been higher, Allen didn’t just win the game — he won the argument.
The Buffalo Bills are headed to the AFC Championship Game where they will meet Patrick Mahomes and the dreaded Kansas City Chiefs. For Josh Allen, this isn’t just another game — it’s an opportunity to further cement his legacy, one that grew even stronger with his performance on Sunday night.
Allen and the Bills pulled off a thrilling 27-25 win over the Baltimore Ravens in a game that was as much about resilience as it was about redemption, with Allen’s mistake-free performance serving as the difference-maker. In the end, it was turnovers that proved to be the decisive factor for Buffalo.
The Ravens turned the ball over three times, with two of those coming from Jackson himself. Despite not punting once in the game, Baltimore couldn’t overcome the turnovers. It’s nearly impossible to win when you’re on the wrong side of a minus-three turnover differential.
And that's where Allen won the battle for his team.
Josh Allen silenced his doubters and proved he's the real MVP
Allen finished the game completing 16 of 22 passes for 127 yards, adding 20 rushing yards and two touchdowns. But the game's outcome hinged on which quarterback could protect the ball better.
Jackson tossed an interception into the arms of safety Taylor Rapp in the first quarter before coughing up a costly fumble on a botched play on the Ravens' very next drive.
Baltimore was driving inside the Bills' 30-yard line with a chance to take a 14-7 lead. Instead, the Bills capitalized on the turnover, as Allen punched it in for a touchdown four plays later. That play could be seen as the turning point of this game.
It's not that Jackson didn't have his moments on Sunday night. The four-time Pro Bowler nearly willed his team back into the game and might have even won it if not for a disastrous performance by tight end Mark Andrews.
But this game solidified why Allen is the NFL's true MVP. There is no player in this sport that means more to his team than Josh Allen means to the Bills.
Allen is the heart and soul of this city and its football team. He isn't just the face of the franchise — he's the foundation. He's the driving force behind every win and the leader who pushes through adversity.
Josh Allen is the engine that powers this team, the spark that ignites their fire. He is your MVP, and this game was all the proof you need.