Josh Allen extended his regular-season dominance over Patrick Mahomes with a 28-21 victory in Week 9. The Bills quarterback went 23-of-26 for 273 yards and three total touchdowns, pushing his head-to-head record to 5-1 in regular-season matchups.
But the celebration didn’t last long. Fans quickly reminded everyone of Allen’s 0-4 playoff record against Mahomes, sparking a heated debate over whether regular-season wins matter when the postseason tells a different story.
How Did NFL Fans React to Josh Allen’s 5-1 Regular Season Record vs Patrick Mahomes?
Bleacher Report posted on X that Allen now holds a 5-1 advantage over Mahomes in regular-season meetings following the Week 9 result. The announcement triggered immediate reactions across social media.
Josh Allen is now 5-1 against Patrick Mahomes in the regular season 👍 pic.twitter.com/lzIVZr9dF8
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 3, 2025
A user dismissed the accomplishment: “0-4 in the playoffs though”
0-4 in the playoffs though
— IKB🛤️ (@laplswin) November 3, 2025
Someone called Allen a regular-season performer: “Congrats regular season merchant.”
A fan emphasized what counts: “4-0 In the Postseason when it matters. No one will ook back outside of Bills Mafia and remember some tryhard regular season wins.”
4-0 In the Postseason when it matters. No one will ook back outside of Bills Mafia and remember some tryhard regular season wins
— 🗽 (@TheGreatDXA) November 3, 2025
One person asked for context: “Someone pull up the postseason stats.”
A user made a baseball comparison: “But he is like the Clayton Kershaw of the NFL.”
But he is like the Clayton Kershaw of the NFL
— Tictacmagic (@tictacmagic_) November 3, 2025
Someone questioned the significance: “What about the playoffs”
What about the playoffs pic.twitter.com/gVzTvWxcus
— Champ 🐶 (@Champreallywins) November 3, 2025
A critic mocked Allen’s regular-season success: “What’s his record in the playoffs in the most meaningful games though? Enjoy your yearly Super Bowl moment lmao”
One skeptical fan wasn’t buying it: “We aren’t fooled let’s wait til the playoffs.”
A user posted a meme: “Bills trying to beat Chiefs in the playoffs.”
Bills trying to beat Chiefs in the playoffs pic.twitter.com/ixsPMjAD3e
— Matt 🕸️ (@SpideyAura) November 3, 2025
Despite the mockery, Allen delivered an elite performance. His three-touchdown outing included a 23-yard strike to Dalton Kincaid and two goal-line rushing scores. He posted an 88.5% completion rate, the best single-game mark in Bills history with at least 15 attempts.
Buffalo improved to 6-2 and extended its regular-season win streak over Kansas City to five straight games. Allen set an NFL record with his 47th game featuring both a passing and rushing touchdown.
The 0-4 playoff record defines the rivalry. Mahomes owns wins in the 2020 AFC Championship, the 2021 Divisional Round overtime thriller, the 2023 Divisional Round, and the 32-29 AFC Championship this past January 26. Three came by eight points or fewer.
How Do Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes Compare Through 2025?
Beyond the scoreboard debates, the two quarterbacks remain statistically neck-and-neck through the first half of 2025. Allen’s dual-threat profile has carried Buffalo’s offense, while Mahomes continues to manage Kansas City’s attack with surgical precision, despite a slightly lower volume through eight games.
The Bills have the 6th-ranked quarterback in PFSN’s QB Impact metric with an 86.2 score and a B grade. The Chiefs have the 7th-ranked quarterback in PFSN’s QB Impact metric with an 84.7 score and a B grade.
Allen has thrown 12 passing touchdowns against four interceptions across seven games. He’s added 261 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. His 47 career games with both a passing and rushing touchdown broke Cam Newton’s record.
Mahomes has logged 17 passing touchdowns against five interceptions through nine games, and contributed 285 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns on the ground. In Week 9, he went 15-of-34 for 250 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.
Buffalo travels to Miami in Week 10 with Allen carrying fresh records and a 6-2 start. The Bills control their AFC East destiny. But until Allen breaks through in January, the “regular season merchant” label sticks regardless of these wins.