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Bills' Josh Allen announces who he's rooting for in Super Bowl LX

The Bills' quarterback is pulling for an old pal to take home the Lombardi Trophy.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) smiles toward the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) smiles toward the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will once again watch the Super Bowl from home this year after another season ended in heartbreak with a Divisional Round defeat.

However, while Allen won't be playing for the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, he will have a rooting interest in the championship matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. And while appearing on an episode of First Things First, the Bills' quarterback revealed which team he will be pulling for in Super Bowl LX.

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Josh Allen, Sam Darnold
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (right) and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (left) pose for a photo after a jersey exchange following the game at New Era Field. | Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Old friend

While it may seem obvious that Allen would not be rooting in favor of the Bills’ divisional rival, the New England Patriots, he removed any uncertainty by clearly planting his flag while on the FOX talk show.

“Sam Darnold, that’s my boy,” said Allen of the Seahawks’ QB. “We go back to the draft, and even before the draft, we hung out before the draft, when we were in college.”

Allen also mentioned how he and Darnold live near one another to this day, which has allowed their friendship to flourish, mainly while on the golf course during the offseason.

“I’m rooting for my man,” added the Bills’ QB. “He wears No. 14 for the Seattle Seahawks.”

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Draft day memories

Both Allen and Darnold were selected in the 2018 NFL Draft, with Darnold going to the New York Jets with pick No. 3 and Allen to the Bills at No. 7. While they were drafted just a few picks apart, each player has taken a far disparate route to where they find themselves at this stage of their careers.

With that said, both have experienced their fair share of success, with Allen taking his game to MVP heights and Darnold set to play for a championship this weekend. The Bills’ QB spoke about each player’s path and the circumstances in which they sit today.

“Early success is probably (about) the situation,” said Allen. “To Sam’s point, he has just continued to work hard. He’s been at a few different stops. Obviously got his opportunity last year in Minnesota. They let him go, and now he’s playing in the Super Bowl.”

It likely won't be easy for Allen to view the big game from the couch for another year, but at least he will have something to cheer for when Super Bowl Sunday rolls around.

Josh Allen, Sam Darnold
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) meet following the game at New Era Field. | Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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Alex Brasky
ALEX BRASKY

Alex Brasky is editor of Bills Digest and host of the Buffalo Pregame podcast. He has been on the Bills beat the past six seasons and now joins Sports Illustrated hoping to expand his coverage of Buffalo’s favorite football team.

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