Bills quarterback Josh Allen attributes his impressive MVP-caliber season to the support of his fiancée, Hailee Steinfeld. According to Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins, the reason for Allen's joyful and carefree play this season is clear: love.
“There’s something special about it,” Dawkins remarked, referencing Allen's recent engagement to the actor and singer. “In our world, where there are so many pressures and ups and downs, having that one stable person to come home to, share a laugh with, and rely on is invaluable. That’s what I think is happening here.”
Allen agrees with Dawkins' assessment. “She’s been a significant part of my life. Her support and morale boost me. When I get home, she’s my biggest fan and supporter. She’s simply the best,” he shared in a recent interview with The Associated Press.
The Bills, currently boasting an 11-3 record, are set to face the New England Patriots (3-11) this Sunday. With five games left in the season, Buffalo has already secured its fifth consecutive AFC East title, triumphed over the AFC-leading Kansas City Chiefs, and won a 48-42 thriller against the Detroit Lions.
Since proposing to Steinfeld on November 22nd during the Bills' bye week, Allen has elevated his performance to new heights. In the three games following his proposal, he has amassed a total of 14 TDs; 7 through the air, 6 on the ground, and 1 receiving TD.
Allen's 37 total TDs tie him for the NFL lead alongside Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow. He made history on Sunday by becoming the first player in NFL history to throw for at least three touchdowns and rush for two or more in consecutive games.
Offensive coordinator Joe Brady humorously suggested that he wants to incorporate some of Allen's creative plays into practice to showcase them as part of the game plan. “It would make us look like better coaches,” Brady joked. “But that’s just him, right? He throws passes to himself and can even chest pass. We’re excited to see what he’ll do next. He’s having a blast out there, showing great control and confidence, and why shouldn’t he?”
Allen's relationship with Steinfeld began in the spring of 2023 when they were spotted dining together in New York City. The Award-nominated actress, known for her role in the 2010 remake of “True Grit,” has become a familiar face at Bills games.
While Allen didn’t specifically mention Steinfeld during a press conference this week, he acknowledged that he is playing the best football of his seven-year NFL career while enjoying the game. “I’m just playing the same game I’ve loved since I was a kid. That’s what it boils down to. What I get to do is incredibly fun, and I want to enjoy it as much as possible,” he said.
Dawkins noted that Allen's positive energy is contagious throughout the team.
“Everyone’s smiling—not just because it’s Christmas or because we’re winning, but because the energy is right,” he explained. “Josh is the leader of our team, and when he’s in a good place, everything falls into place.”
Love Fuels Josh Allen's MVP Push: Bills QB Credits Fiancée Hailee Steinfeld