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<\/p>\nMike Tomlin’s latest defence of Josh Allen has left NFL fans divided after the former Pittsburgh Steelers coach compared the Buffalo Bills quarterback’s Super Bowl struggles to Peyton Manning’s early career.<\/p>\n
Tomlin told Chris Simms that fans should “keep watching” because Allen is still writing his story, pointing to Manning as an example of a quarterback who faced similar criticism before eventually winning a championship.<\/p>\n
Allen has already won an MVP award and opened the 2026 season with 582 passing yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions through two games. He has also rushed for 92 yards and four touchdowns as Buffalo started 2-0.<\/p>\n
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Photo by Joe Sargent\/Getty Images<\/p>\n
NFL fans split over Mike Tomlin’s Josh Allen comparison<\/p>\n
Tomlin’s comparison to Manning did not convince everyone, particularly with Allen still searching for his first Super Bowl appearance.<\/p>\n
“Unfortunately for Josh, KC down years are over already. Not going to be a decade between Super Bowls like New England. Now teams can’t just sit back comfortably and Veach nailed the draft, the league is in trouble.”<\/p>\n
Another fan took aim at Tomlin himself, writing: “Mike Tomlin will make unlimited money as an analyst, One of the best newcomers we’ve seen in a while”<\/p>\n
One supporter focused on Tomlin’s choice of words, adding: “”\u2026until he got it done” being the operative phrase.”<\/p>\n
The frustration was even more direct from another fan: “Man I’m so tired of the Tomlin stuff already.”<\/p>\n
One supporter brought Lamar Jackson into the discussion, writing: “Keep that same energy that you guys have for Lamar”<\/p>\n
Another fan argued that Allen’s critics are not simply doubting his talent.<\/p>\n
“Do people doubt Josh Allen? I think most just point out he hasn’t won and in every playoff loss he has he has been outplayed by the other qb. These are facts. Josh will probably win one sometime. Last year was a HUGE blown opportunity.”<\/p>\n
There was also scepticism about Buffalo’s chances this season.<\/p>\n
“Allen best chance to win was last year. Kansas City is back, Bengals look good as well. Gonna be more difficult to win this year. I don’t believe he will.”<\/p>\n
Not every reaction was negative, though. One fan wrote: “i want josh allen to win a super bowl this year so bad man”<\/p>\n
Another simply responded: “Josh Allen isn’t Peyton Manning”<\/p>\n
And one final supporter echoed Tomlin’s own message: “lol keep watching”<\/p>\n
Tomlin’s comparison comes after Manning spent years being criticised for failing to win the Super Bowl before eventually lifting the Lombardi Trophy with Indianapolis in the 2006 season.<\/p>\n
For Allen, the conversation will continue to centre on whether his regular-season production can eventually translate into the playoff breakthrough that has so far eluded him.<\/p>\n
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