Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen could tie impressive Tom Brady record in 2026

The Buffalo Bills, a team in dire need of a Super Bowl victory, have not reached the NFL championship game in more than three decades. Their persistent struggle against the same AFC playoff opponents has fueled the urgency to secure their first-ever championship. With quarterback Josh Allen at the height of his prime, the franchise's aspirations for a title have intensified.

As 2026 approaches, numerous questions loom large over the organization. In a surprising move, the Bills parted ways with longtime head coach Sean McDermott, opting instead to promote offensive coordinator Joe Brady to the head coaching position. This decision is bolstered by the presence of defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, widely regarded as one of the best young minds in the game.

Moreover, the promotion of Brady ensures continuity in the Bills' offensive scheme, which has played a significant role in Allen's success. Recently, ESPN released its list of the NFL's top 100 players, with Allen ranking second overall, trailing only Los Angeles Rams defensive player Myles Garrett, who set the single-season sack record.

ESPN noted that Allen's ranking in 2026 could potentially see him tie a record previously held by Tom Brady, widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Brady leads the way with five consecutive MVP finishes from 2013 to 2017. Allen, however, has already achieved five top-five MVP finishes, earning the award in 2024 and narrowly missing the cut in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Given the exceptional performance Allen has consistently demonstrated, combined with his young age of 30, there is strong reason to believe that his prime may yet lie ahead. Bills fans eagerly anticipate this potential Super Bowl run to surpass Allen's previous top-five MVP finishes.