Josh Allen walked into the AFC Divisional Round playoff on January 17, 2026, as one of the best quarterbacks in the league. He threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns, but four turnovers, including a crushing overtime interception, ended the Buffalo Bills’ season with a 33-30 loss to the Denver Broncos. Allen wiped away tears at the postgame press conference.
Now as he settles into the offseason, two very different stories have found their way back into the conversation around him, one rooted in faith and the other in lighthearted viral drama.
How Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Sparked Josh Allen’s Spiritual Awakening
In January 2023, Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle, and medical staff performed CPR right there before rushing him to the hospital. It was one of the most frightening moments in NFL history.
Josh Allen's Damar Hamlin Spiritual Awakening Resurfaces Amid Viral "Embarrassing" Hailee Steinfeld Pic Drama
Josh Allen’s Damar Hamlin Spiritual Awakening Resurfaces Amid Viral “Embarrassing” Hailee Steinfeld Pic Drama (Credit: Imagn Image)
Allen later opened up on a podcast, admitting he had not been a devoted Christ-follower before that moment. But those difficult days changed him. “Something got hold of me there and it was extremely powerful, something that I couldn’t deny,” hesaid.
He returned to his teammates and told them simply that “God is real.” The Bills leaned on prayer together. When they returned to the field against the New England Patriots, they won in emotional fashion, capped by a long kick-return touchdown.
Hamlin’s recovery brought even more hope. Allen called the whole experience a spiritual awakening that touched grown men across the locker room in ways they did not expect.
The story isback in the spotlight because Hamlin himself is. On February 25, 2026, hevisited the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia for American Heart Month, connecting heart patients with caregivers and raising cardiac awareness. His advocacy brought Allen’s testimony back with it.
While Allen’s faith story inspires, another topic has fans reacting with jokes and strong opinions.
Fan Roasts After “Embarrassing” Josh Allen Hailee Steinfeld Pic Drama
Allen and his wife Hailee Steinfeld, married since 2025, are expecting their first child together. Cozy kitchen photos of the couplecirculated recently through Steinfeld’s Beau Society newsletter. The photo shows Steinfeld sitting on the counter, baby bump on full display, while the two enjoy a quiet morning coffee at home.
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Many fans congratulated the pair. Others were sharp.
One fansaid, “Congratulations to them but not a fan of this type of picture.”
Anothercommented directly, “omg how embarrassing that’s what got you into that in the first place josh.”
A useradded, “I think this picture is distasteful- who sits on their countertop or island at home??”
One criticwrote, “I can’t believe it was Josh’s idea to post these photos on social media? Hailee’s parents must have skipped past the lesson on modesty and class.”
A fanjoked, I’m sure this is exactly the spot where she got pregnant 😭 the table has seen a whole lot fr…I wish I had a man”
The couple remains focused on their growing family, unbothered by the noise.
Allen heads into the 2026 offseason after the Denver loss. The Bills will prepare through training camp for a strong return, with a hungry roster and an early shot at making a statement when the new NFL schedule opens.