Josh Allen Issues Public Apology to Patriots Superstar Stefon Diggs for “Insensitive Comment” on Eve of Massive AFC Showdown at Gillette

The buildup to the AFC throne-deciding clash at Gillette Stadium suddenly got hotter in a way no one saw coming. During what seemed like a routine interview, Bills QB Josh Allen unintentionally set off a media and Patriots fan firestorm when he mentioned his former teammate — now opponent — Stefon Diggs. One joke that was deemed “a bit over the line” spread like wildfire, forcing Allen to address it immediately.

The moment happened when Allen was asked about his emotions facing Diggs — the man who stood beside him during Buffalo’s peak years. While answering, Allen dropped a playful line that referenced some of the off-field noise that has surrounded Diggs in the past. Though not meant as an attack, the remark still made the atmosphere sensitive, especially with the two teams hours away from a game that could decide the AFC hierarchy.

Just minutes later, Allen took the initiative to clarify and issued a public apology. The Bills quarterback stressed that it was nothing more than a spontaneous remark and in no way reflected his true feelings about Diggs — a player he has always held in the highest regard. “I understand why people could take it the wrong way,” Allen said. “I joked a little off-beat, and that’s on me.” The candid admission helped cool the brewing controversy.

“With everything surrounding this game, I never wanted to make Stefon the center of attention in that way,” Allen continued. “We’ve been through so much together, and I respect him as a player and as a person. If anyone felt that comment crossed the line, I take full responsibility — because that’s not the message I wanted to send heading into a game this big.” The lengthy statement made it clear to Patriots fans that Josh was genuinely remorseful and had not intended to say it that way.

For the Patriots, the incident has only added more fuel to the fire ahead of the Gillette showdown. Diggs now steps into the game with extra motivation, while Allen tries to keep everything focused on football. When the lights come on this Sunday, all the sideline talk will give way to action on the field — where Diggs and Allen will answer everything, not with apologies or jokes, but with the performance that decides who sits atop the AFC.