‘Don’t Like This New Age Friendship’: Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen Criticized for Not Reaching Heights of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning’s Era-Defining Rivalry

Former Steelers safety, Ryan Clark does not endorse players complementing each other. According to the 43-year-old star, it was hard in the past to congratulate a rival. Clark wants a similar reaction between two of the new MVP favorites, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. The star duo is up against each other in Week 6.

Buffalo Bills are locking horns with Kansas City Chiefs. Undoubtedly it is one of the most-anticipated games this season. Mahomes and Allen, being the impact players in the team, make it a keenly awaited clash. However, Ryan Clark said he does not like the new-age friendship between the duo. 

“I don’t like the fact that Josh and Patrick Mahomes like each other so much. I want that same thing as our new Tom Brady and Peyton Manning right there. They’re our new ones. Do you remember how hard it was for those two dudes to complement each other?,” he said.

Is this the new rivalry like Brady and Manning in the past?

Tom Brady and Peyton Manning were one of the game’s best QBs in the game. While Manning bid adieu to the game after 18 seasons, TB12 is still there, playing his 23rd season. The duo last met at the 2015 AFC Championship. In the 2006 AFC Championship, Manning led an 18-point comeback win against Brady and the Patriots. He threw for 349 yards and registered one of the greatest wins in the NFL for the Colts. 

Allen and Mahomes rank 1-2 in the MVP odds and touchdown passes. At present, they are the two top-performing QBs in the league. The duo is often compared to Brady and Manning. However, that rivalry has years of history. Meanwhile, Allen and Mahomes have set an impressive start for a great matchup.

Patrick Mahomes versus Josh Allen: The titanic battle

The Sunday game between Mahomes and Allen is a potential rematch of last year’s thriller in playoffs. In the end, the Chiefs registered a 42-36 overtime win. It was marked as one of the greatest games in NFL history.

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Mahomes and Allen will have their tasks clear, as they are focused more on the team battles. The duo would aim to carry the team forward, while fans anticipate a hard battle.

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