Hall of Famer explains why he trusts Josh Allen, Bills most of any AFC playoff team

The former Chicago Bears' LB has plenty of faith in the reigning MVP and the Bills.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) smiles while warming up before the Buffalo Bills wild card game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 12, 2025. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Opinions on the Buffalo Bills’ playoff chances have varied throughout the season.

As the Bills have endured a roller coaster campaign, confidence from outside entities has wavered. But at least one NFL Hall of Famer still has confidence in Buffalo to win it all.

And there is a specific reason why.

RELATED: Super Bowl or bust for Josh Allen and Bills, according to ESPN analyst

Sep 17, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears former player Brian Urlacher is honored during halftime of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field. | Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

All about QB1

“I’m a Josh Allen fan,” said former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher on a recent episode of the Fitz and Whit podcast.

He added, “I feel like the AFC is pretty wide open. I understand the No. 1, No. 2 seeds, Denver and New England, are pretty good. I’m not sold. If that makes sense. I feel like Buffalo could beat any of those teams in the AFC and people wouldn’t be surprised about it.”

MORE: NFL insider reports Sean McDermott could be on hot seat if Bills' postseason goes awry

"Josh Allen could beat anyone, any day ... If their defense shows up at all they're gonna have a good chance to win a bunch of games."

Brian Urlacher trusts Josh Allen & Buffalo the most in the playoff picture 👀 pic.twitter.com/K6okmzAFFE

— Fitz & Whit (@fitzandwhit) December 31, 2025

Laying it out

The Denver Broncos are currently the No. 1 seed in the conference, while the New England Patriots have earned the No. 2 spot entering Week 18. The Bills, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers have also punched their playoff tickets, while the AFC North division title remains up for grabs until the Pittsburgh Steelers square off with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.

The Hall of Famer continued, “Josh Allen could beat anyone, any day. If their defense shows up at all, they’re gonna have a good chance to win a bunch of games.”

So, while the Bills enter Sunday’s action as the No. 7 seed and will have to go on the road to begin their playoff run, Urlacher’s trust in Allen and Buffalo has not faded.

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins provides pass protectionto give quarterback Josh Allen time to get a pass off during first half action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 28, 2025. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

— Sign up for OnSI’s Free Buffalo Bills Newsletter —

More Buffalo Bills News:

• Josh Allen was close to becoming Denver Broncos' QB before Buffalo Bills drafted him

• Bills DT Ed Oliver suffers another serious injury, could impact status for playoffs

• Dion Dawkins' heartwarming gesture shows why he is Buffalo Bills' Man of the Year

• Sean McDermott explains why Bills have not played 4x Pro Bowler since signing him