Josh Allen is living the kind of life many might only dream of. With a jaw-dropping $330 million contract inked in March and a May wedding to actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld, he’s not just another quarterback; he’s a superstar. After clinching his first MVP award in February, Allen has clearly been racking up milestones. Sure, the only thing escaping him seems to be a win over Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs, but let’s be real—he’s still riding high.
Looking ahead, Allen’s sights are set firmly on breaking the “Playoff Mahomes” curse in the 2025 season. But first, he’ll have to tackle another grueling 17-game regular season. At just 29, he’s on the verge of notching 30,000 career passing yards this year, which would kick him up the all-time NFL passing yardage ranks, a dream for any player.
Last season, he threw for 3,731 yards, landing him in 75th place on the league’s all-time charts with a total of 26,434 yards. To give you a clearer picture, he’s 5,003 yards behind Dak Prescott, who currently holds the 10th spot among active quarterbacks. Unless Prescott struggles again in Dallas, Allen likely won’t catch him in 2025. However, he’s poised to leapfrog six Hall of Famers along the way, including the legendary Terry Bradshaw, which is no small feat.
Here’s how it breaks down:
– Len Dawson: 28,711 yards (63rd)
– Terry Bradshaw: 27,989 yards (67th)
– Ken Stabler: 27,938 yards (68th)
– Joe Namath: 27,663 yards (70th)
– George Blanda: 26,920 yards (72nd)
– Bobby Layne: 26,768 yards (74th)
Despite last season being a bit of a dip for Allen—his second-lowest passing total since he became Buffalo’s starter in 2019—he’s been remarkably consistent. From 2020 to 2023, he averaged an impressive 4,385 passing yards a season. If he can keep up that momentum in 2025, he’ll wrap up the year with around 30,819 career passing yards, landing him 55th on the all-time list, just 485 yards shy of Steve McNair’s 31,304.
Now, you might be wondering if he’s the all-time passing leader for the Bills. Well, both Allen and fellow 2018 draftee Lamar Jackson have achieved remarkable things before reaching 30, but in terms of passing yards, Allen leads Jackson by over 6,000 yards—yet he ranks third for the Bills.
Here’s the leaderboard for Buffalo:
– Jim Kelly: 35,467 yards
– Joe Ferguson: 27,590 yards
– Josh Allen: 26,434 yards
It’s worth noting that Jim Kelly had his own share of postseason heartbreak. He led the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls from 1990 to 1993 but didn’t secure a ring. As for Allen, he hasn’t yet reached the Super Bowl but has already surpassed Kelly’s playoff touchdown pass record, throwing 21 touchdowns. He achieved this remarkable feat against the Denver Broncos during a Wild Card game last year with a stunning fourth-down connection to Ty Johnson.
Let’s be honest—any fan who witnessed that play can attest to just how electric Allen can be on the field.
No amount of passing yards or touchdown celebrations will truly fulfill Allen once his career wraps up. For him, real success will come only when he can celebrate the Bills’ first Super Bowl win. His quest for that elusive title kicks off at home against Jackson and the Ravens on Sunday Night Football on September 7. It’s these moments—the highs, the lows, the relentless pursuit—that make being a fan of Josh Allen so compelling.
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