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The Josh Allen revival: the Buffalo Bills story
Franchise era
2017—present
The Josh Allen revival
Buffalo Bills
The story in one sentence
Sean McDermott restored the playoffs, Allen developed into an elite quarterback and Buffalo became a permanent part of the AFC championship conversation.
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Arm strength, movement and a restored contender
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Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and Matt Milano gave the era its recognizable core.
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Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2017
What came before
Buffalo cycled through coaches and quarterbacks while devoted fans waited through the league's longest active playoff drought.
2021-01-16
Divisional Round: Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills
2025-01-19
Divisional Round: Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills
2025-01-26
Conference Championship: Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core