Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills’ MVP quarterback, is not only chasing touchdowns but also preparing to be a father after his fiancé, Hailee Steinfeld, announced her pregnancy.
Josh Allen’s Journey
Allen arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising prospect in April 2018. He reflected on his rookie year, saying, “Envisioning it? I was just trying to figure out protections and how to throw the ball correctly,” and added, “We’ve come a long way.”
Marriage and Expectation
In May, Allen married actor-singer Hailee Steinfeld. Last week the couple announced they are expecting their first child. Steinfeld revealed the news in a Friday Substack newsletter, ending with a video of the pair holding hands beside a tiny snowman. She wore a sweater that read “mother,” while Allen knelt to kiss her bump. Allen described the announcement, “It just kind of came about.”
The Pregnancy’s Impact on Focus
During a mid-October Monday Night Football interview, Allen paused before answering what Steinfeld has taught him, replying, “Maybe I am more than a football player.” He later told the Associated Press, “Overjoyed, absolutely overjoyed,” explaining that he learned of the pregnancy well before the interview.
Team Performance and Stats
Buffalo (10-4) is poised to clinch its seventh straight playoff berth as early as Sunday, facing Cleveland (3-11). The Bills have won four of five games, the last two overcoming double-digit deficits. Allen leads the team’s recent surge with 10 passing touchdowns and five rushing, while his season total of 37 touchdowns (25 passing, 12 rushing) ties Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford for the league lead. He is one touchdown away from becoming the NFL’s first player to reach the 300-TD plateau before turning 30.
Praise from Coach and Teammates
Coach Sean McDermott said, “Some of the things he’s done are unprecedented in terms of what a quarterback has been able to accomplish,” adding, “And the human side to Josh Allen is, I also believe, what endears him in addition to his play to this community and around the world because he’s real.” Guard David Edwards laughed, “They’re such great people, guys you love to be around. To see them so excited and happy, I’m just so happy for them,” and noted, “One of his super powers, of which there are many, is his ability to turn it on and off. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen.”
Key Takeaways
- Josh Allen is balancing a growing family with a championship-level football career.
- The Bills are on track for a seventh straight playoff berth.
- Allen’s 37 touchdowns tie the league lead and bring him close to a historic 300-TD milestone.
Josh Allen’s journey from a raw rookie to an MVP-contending quarterback continues to unfold, now with the added joy of impending fatherhood and a team striving for playoff success.
