Entering Week 9, however, Allen has a chance to get back into legitimate MVP discussions as he prepares to face his postseason Achilles heel in Mahomes and the Chiefs. It’s usually a different story in the regular season, however, and I’m expecting a fired-up Allen to show up.

To get pumped up before a game, Buffalo Bills' NFL MVP Josh Allen surprisingly slows down with Elvis, Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.

However, CBS Sports play-by-play commentator Jim Nantz, who will be on the call for Sunday’s game, made an intriguing revelation about the two quarterbacks, saying that they “need each other,” a comment that quickly got football fans buzzing.

Quarterback Josh Allen is known for his masterful improvisations during games. But the reigning NFL MVP told PEOPLE that part of his success can be attributed to the preparation he puts in before he sets foot on the field.

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Peyton Manning’s Peyton’s Places Season 5 hits ESPN+ on Nov. 2, featuring Josh Allen, Jason Kelce, and more NFL stars.