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A recent quote from Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen about what he’s learned from his new wife Hailee Steinfeld has created a narrative about how his new marriage is impacting his performance.
Ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ Monday Night Football road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons — which they lost by a score of 24-14 for their second-straight loss of the season — Josh Allen sat down with ESPN’s Marty Smith for a wide-ranging interview during which his recent marriage to the Oscar-nominated actress naturally came up.
After beginning to date in May 2023, the pair got married in May of this year, leading Smith to ask the 2024 NFL MVP what he’s learned from the 28-year-old actress and singer so far.
NFL fans worried about Josh Allen’s competitive drive after he shared what he’s learned from his new wife Hailee Steinfeld
“Maybe that I am more than a football player,” Allen told ESPN’s Marty Smith about on the biggest thing he’s learned from Steinfeld. “My whole dream as a kid was to be in this position, and I never thought of anything outside of that or beyond that. But there is life after it as well.”
Yeah, the Bills lost on MNF. But life lately for Buffalo QB Josh Allen reads like a fairytale.
Rarely is a pro athlete — much less the NFL MVP, married to a superstar actress — this vulnerable and honest.
17 is a real one. pic.twitter.com/U52fxZsWYS— Marty Smith (@MartySmithESPN) October 14, 2025
Allen’s answer, however, has led some NFL fans accusing him of losing his competitive fire.
The hunger is gone lmao https://t.co/UCenTEE9as
— TheFlockOpinion🐦⬛ (@TheFlockOpinion) October 14, 2025
it’s over draft another QB. brady risked his marriage for 7 https://t.co/A2f6QTwR4V
— heyzoos (@heyzoos_) October 14, 2025
meanwhile we threw our marriage away for another superbowl https://t.co/WudRuxoRht pic.twitter.com/ta7PWv6SfN
— ☘️ – Jays Enthusiast (@gReenbean_26) October 14, 2025
End of an era. I’ll never forget your peak goat. https://t.co/qXZe6E3mZV
— ً (@BillsRuined) October 15, 2025
While the Bills have lost their last two games, it’s certainly difficult to pin their struggles on Allen’s marital choices, as he’s completed 68.5% of his passes for 1,397 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions, while also carrying the ball 46 times for 254 yards and another three touchdowns.