Josh Allen vs. Patrick Surtain is a rare playoff matchup of reigning MVP vs. DPOY
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In a notable playoff showdown, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain will face off, marking only the fifth postseason encounter between the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year. This matchup follows previous significant meetings, such as Super Bowl LVIII between Patrick Mahomes and Nic Bosa, and Super Bowl LIII featuring Tom Brady and Aaron Donald. The last divisional round featuring such a clash occurred in 2006. Allen and Surtain previously met in last year's playoffs, where Allen had a successful outing, completing all three passes thrown against Surtain’s coverage for 79 yards and a touchdown, leading the Bills to a 31-7 victory.
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