Buffalo, NY — November 3, 2025
Social media is on fire after a viral video titled “THE GREATEST FLOP-ARTIST OF ALL-TIME” captured Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen repeatedly “flopping” to the ground during Sunday night’s showdown against the
Kansas City Chiefs.
The one-minute clip — now with over 10 million views on X — shows Allen sliding after light contact, glancing at defenders, and suddenly collapsing to the turf as if hit hard. The video’s caption reads,
“We’ve never seen anything like this in football.” Fans flooded the comments with sarcasm, calling Allen “Hollywood Josh” and joking that he “should win an Oscar before a Super Bowl.”
The moment in question came late in the fourth quarter when Allen, after a short rush, tried to exaggerate a helmet graze from linebacker
Nick Bolton in hopes of drawing a flag. No penalty was called. On CBS, Tony Romo and Jim Nantz couldn’t resist poking fun — Romo laughed, “Oh, that’s a little acting… oh no, that hurt so bad,” while Nantz added, “He’s got an offseason home in Hollywood — maybe working on his next commercial.”
As the video spread, national outlets like ESPN and Bleacher Report replayed the clip endlessly, fueling a storm of memes and criticism. But on Monday,
Josh Allen fired back at what he called “unfair narratives” from the media.
“People can call it flopping, acting, or whatever they want — I call it protecting myself,” Allen said firmly.
“We play the way our coaches ask us to, and the goal is to win. They always try to find excuses to discredit what this team achieves. That’s the media for you.”
Allen’s response divided fans even further. Some praised his composure and honesty, while others argued that “protecting yourself” doesn’t mean “pretending to get hit.” Still, Bills players stood by their quarterback, pointing to his toughness and leadership in a hard-fought 28–21 win.
Whether acting or instinct, one thing is clear — Josh Allen has once again become the center of the NFL spotlight. And this time, it’s not for a highlight pass, but for a viral “flop” that has the entire football world talking.
