TOM BRADY PRAISES JOSH ALLEN: “HE WAS SURROUNDED BY A TOUGH DEFENSE AND INJURIES, BUT STILL PLAYED OUTSTANDINGLY”
Houston, Texas – In a dramatic 2025 NFL season, legendary Tom Brady – the former quarterback icon of the New England Patriots – has given special praise to Josh Allen following the intense matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans. Despite the Bills suffering a narrow 19-23 defeat to the Texans on November 20, Brady emphasized that Allen “performed better” than the rest, despite being “surrounded” by the opponent’s resilient defense and lingering injuries.
The game took place at the Texans’ home stadium, where the Bills – with a 7-4 record before the match – attempted a comeback but ultimately had to accept the loss. Josh Allen, the Bills’ leader, delivered an incredible performance: completing 24/34 passes for 253 yards, despite being sacked 8 times and throwing 2 interceptions. The Texans’ defense, led by Will Anderson Jr. (2.5 sacks) and Danielle Hunter (2 sacks), turned the game into a true battle, constantly putting immense pressure on Allen.
Tom Brady, who once dominated the NFL with 7 Super Bowl rings, shared his comments on his personal podcast right after the game. “Josh Allen played much better than what the results show,” Brady said. “He was surrounded by the Texans’ resilient defense – guys like Anderson and Hunter are real nightmares. Add to that the injuries, but I truly admire him. Allen played like a warrior, trying to carry the team on his shoulders. That’s the spirit the NFL needs.”
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The praise from Brady isn’t surprising, as he has expressed admiration for Allen multiple times in the past. Just recently, during the Bills vs. Rams game, Brady criticized Bills head coach Sean McDermott for not supporting Allen well, and now, he continues to highlight the “superhero” role of this 29-year-old quarterback. Allen, despite not scoring a touchdown through passing, still contributed 20 rushing yards and helped James Cook III achieve 116 rushing yards along with 1 TD – proof of his versatility.
Bills fans, also known as the Bills Mafia, reacted enthusiastically on social media. The hashtag #BradyOnAllen quickly trended on X, with thousands of comments like: “Tom Brady is right! Josh is the real MVP, even in defeat,” or “Texans’ defense was top-notch, but Allen is still the king.” Even Texans fans acknowledged: “We won thanks to the defense, but Allen made us sweat bullets.”
The 2025 season is entering a crucial phase, with the Bills still leading the AFC East (7-4), while the Texans improve to 6-5. Allen’s injuries – including persistent issues with his shoulder and leg – could affect upcoming games, but as Brady noted, his unyielding spirit will be the key. “In the NFL, you don’t just need talent, but also resilience,” Brady concluded. “Allen has both.”
The Buffalo Bills will return to their home field to face the next opponent, hoping to turn praise from legends like Brady into motivation for bigger victories. As for Josh Allen? He remains a symbol of resilience, even in defeat.
