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Every Quarterback's ATS Record in NFL Playoffs (Josh Allen Has Struggled Covering Spreads in Postseason Play)

Josh Allen is 5-8 against the spread as a starter in the playoffs in his career.
Josh Allen is 5-8 against the spread as a starter in the playoffs in his career. | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

The 2025 NFL regular season is in the books, so it's time to look ahead to the playoffs!

It's been one of the best and most unpredictable NFL seasons in recent history, and as a result, we have some unexpected teams competing in the playoffs. Not only that, but this postseason won't feature the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, or Joe Burrow. Instead, it will feature three quarterbacks who are making their first postseason start and one who is making his 21st.

Let's take a look at how quarterbacks have done when it comes to covering the spread in the playoffs throughout their careers. Good quarterbacks win, great quarterbacks cover.

NFL Playoff Quarterback Spread Records

  1. Drake Maye 1-0 (-2.5 vs. Texans)
  2. Caleb Williams 1-0 (+3.5 vs. Rams)
  3. C.J. Stroud 4-1 (+2.5 vs. Patriots)
  4. Matthew Stafford 6-5 (-3.5
  5. Brock Purdy 3-4 (+3.5 vs. Eagles)
  6. Josh Allen 6-8 (-1.5 vs. Jaguars)
  7. Bo Nix 0-1 (BYE week)
  8. Sam Darnold (BYE week)

Drake Maye and Caleb Williams made their playoff debuts this past weekend, and not only did they win, but they both managed to cover the spread. While they won't go undefeated against the spread in the playoffs for the rest of their career, a 1-0 start is great for the two second-year quarterbacks.

Josh Allen is arguably the most surprising name on this list. He has led the Bills to multiple AFC Championships, but he hasn't led them to many covers, going just 6-8 against the spread in his 13 postseason starts.


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Originally from Nova Scotia, Iain MacMillan is a senior editor covering betting, with a focus on NFL, NHL, and golf. He hosts the Bacon Bets Podcast and has been featured on VSIN, BetQL and Monumental Sports Network. He is a member of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association and his beloved Falcons and Maple Leafs break his heart on a yearly basis.

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