‘Him & Patrick Mahomes Have Ruined Reputation of QBs’ — NFL Fans Rip Josh Allen for ‘Unethical’ Flopping vs. Chiefs

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Josh Allen’s performance against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night should have been celebrated after the win. The Buffalo Bills’ field general accounted for three total touchdowns, two on the ground and one through the air, as the Bills edged the Chiefs 28-21  in a crucial AFC matchup.

The win lifted Buffalo to 6-2 and kept them within striking distance of the New England Patriots in the AFC East standings. However, instead of postgame praise, Allen found himself at the center of controversy after fans accused him of flopping during a key fourth-quarter play. The quarterback, who has already faced similar accusations this season, appeared to exaggerate contact in an effort to draw a penalty, an act that didn’t sit well with viewers.

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During the fourth quarter, with the Bills nursing their lead, Allen took off running and slid to avoid contact. A Chiefs defender barely brushed his helmet as the play ended, prompting Allen to throw his head back dramatically in an apparent attempt to sell the hit.

No flag was thrown, but cameras captured Allen grinning afterward, seemingly aware of the theatrics.

That brief moment lit up social media as clips of the play spread across platforms. Critics wasted no time calling out the Buffalo star for what they perceived as a deliberate attempt to manipulate officials rather than a natural reaction to contact.

“We need to have a conversation about how unethical Josh Allen has played this year,” a fan wrote. This comment set the tone for a wave of backlash, with many fans arguing that Allen’s attempt to sell the hit reflected poorly on his sportsmanship.

Others drew comparisons to players in different sports known for embellishing fouls.

Some fans took the criticism further, suggesting that Allen’s behavior, combined with similar tendencies from star Chiefs QB, was eroding the integrity of the position itself.

“Him and Mahomes have ruined the reputation of QBs so badly lmao,” one fan chimed.

“He learned it from Mahomes,” another added.

For some, the controversy even turned comedic. Memes began circulating, including one that jokingly depicted Allen accepting a ‘flopping award’ for his exaggerated reactions.

“Crazy soft behavior. Should fine players for this,” one fan commented. Several fans argued that the NFL should consider enforcing penalties for simulation. They felt that such antics went against the physical spirit traditionally associated with football.

That sentiment was amplified by others who pointed out the contrast between Allen’s reputation and his on-field actions. “But the media loves to talk about how he is this 6’5 tank and is the greatest dual threat bla bla bla. Dude is a flopper and loves to cry to refs any chance he gets.”

Many viewers expressed disappointment that moments like these were creeping into the modern game, calling it a bad look for the league. “When did this become a part of football man,” a fan noted.

“Should be penalties for flopping,” another added.

Those remarks reflected the larger frustration that the league’s biggest stars, from Allen to Mahomes, are now being accused of blurring the line between toughness and theatrics.

Despite the uproar, Allen’s impact on the field can’t be ignored. According to PFSN’s Quarterback Impact (QBi) metrics, he ranks sixth among NFL quarterbacks with an 86.2 QB Impact Score and a B grade. He has completed 70.4% of his passes for 1,833 yards and 13 touchdowns, with five rushing scores, the most among quarterbacks this season.

His 7.5 net yards per attempt and top-10 efficiency on third downs further underscore his value to Buffalo’s offense.

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Patrick Mahomes, meanwhile, remains close behind statistically. The Chiefs star holds an 84.7 QBi score, ranking seventh, with 2,349 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and five interceptions. His consistency in high-pressure situations continues to make Kansas City a playoff threat despite the loss.

As Buffalo eyes a deep playoff run, Allen’s focus will need to shift from theatrics to execution. The league’s fans, however, have made one thing clear that in an era of superstar quarterbacks, the line between competitiveness and gamesmanship is thinner than ever.

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