Josh Allen’s public admiration for Matthew Stafford highlights the respect between elite passers. This recognition cements Stafford's reputation for technical mastery, even as he navigates the later stages of his career.
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Josh Allen heaps high praise on Matthew Stafford, says he does this one thing better than any QB ever
An iconic scene unfolded before the Bills' dramatic overtime win over the Rams on Monday night. Prior to the start of overtime, Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen, two of the best quarterbacks of this era, faced each other at midfield. It conjured up memories of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, who faced each other numerous times during their decorated careers. After the game, Allen opened up about his admiration for Stafford, whose stature as an all-time great has grown in recent years. In fact, Allen said that Stafford does one thing better than any quarterback in history. "I've got an unbelievable amount of respect for Matthew," Allen told ESPN afterward. "The way he plays the game, the way he's always played it. He's as tough as they come. "If he's not the greatest thrower of the football of all time, I don't know who is. He spins it. He's a competitor. He's a guy who every quarterback should strive to be like." Video 12Audio 3Audio 41/1 Skip Ad Continue watching after the adVisit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE The unofficial "greatest thrower of the football" title has often been given to Aaron Rodgers, who has continued to display his legendary throwing touch during his age-42 season. Brady has routinely called Rodgers the best thrower of the football in NFL history.
By Bryan DeArdoOctober 13, 2026CBS Sports
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