In today’s playoff game, Bills quarterback Josh Allen faces Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain, marking a rare matchup between the reigning MVP and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. This is only the fifth instance in NFL history where the most recent MVP and DPOY have clashed in the postseason. Their previous encounter last year saw Allen outperform Surtain, completing three passes for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Bills’ 31-7 victory. Notable past matchups include Super Bowl LVIII and Super Bowl LIII, featuring Patrick Mahomes against Nick Bosa and Tom Brady against Aaron Donald, respectively.
