Josh Allen: “The Bengals Texted Me That I Lost the Game Against the Broncos on Purpose, but I Replied That I Don’t Like Playing Low-Ranked Teams Because They Don’t Have the Skill to Play Me”
In what can only be described as the most bizarre sports drama of the season, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen reportedly faced accusations from an unexpected source: the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Allen, Bengals players texted him suggesting that his recent loss to the Denver Broncos was intentional—a claim that, in true Allen fashion, he dismissed with a side of swagger.
“The Bengals texted me and said I threw the game on purpose,” Allen said during a press conference, his trademark smirk firmly in place. “I told them, ‘Look, I just don’t like playing low-ranked teams. They don’t have the skill to match up to me.’ I mean, what’s the point? It’s like LeBron playing 1v1 against your neighbor’s kid.”
The Broncos, currently not exactly the NFL’s hottest commodity, pulled off a shocking victory over the Bills last week, sending shockwaves through the league. But Allen’s explanation for the upset has people raising eyebrows—and not for the reasons he might hope.
Social media exploded after the comments, with fans divided between calling Allen’s remarks “legendary trolling” or “just plain delusional.” Meanwhile, the Bengals were quick to clap back on Twitter, posting, “Skill issues? We beat you last year, remember? #ShortMemory #DoBetter” accompanied by a picture of their playoff win over the Bills.
But Allen wasn’t done. He doubled down during a follow-up interview, saying, “Hey, no disrespect to Denver, but if I lose to a team like that, you know it wasn’t because they outplayed me. Sometimes I just need to keep things interesting. The Bengals? They’re cute for thinking they’re at my level.”
Even Broncos fans found themselves dragged into the feud, with one fan tweeting, “So now we’re collateral damage in a Bengals vs. Bills roast battle? Let’s just enjoy the win, okay?”
As for Allen’s teammates, they’ve been suspiciously quiet about their quarterback’s remarks. Head coach Sean McDermott, when pressed for a response, offered a measured, “We’re focused on preparing for next week. That’s all I’ll say.” Translation: “Please, someone take Josh’s phone away.”
This latest drama only adds fuel to the fire for the upcoming matchups between the Bengals and Bills. If Allen’s trash talk translates to another loss, fans will undoubtedly have even more memes and banter to keep the NFL Twitterverse alive.
So buckle up, folks. Whether intentional or not, Josh Allen is making sure this season stays entertaining—even if it means dragging the Broncos, Bengals, and anyone else in his path along for the ride.
