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“Love You, Too, Brother”: Mic’d Up Moment Between Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs Goes Viral After Patriots’ Upset Win
The post-game fireworks were just as captivating as the action on the field Sunday night in Buffalo, as the New England Patriots stunned the formerly undefeated Buffalo Bills with a thrilling 23-20 victory. However, the most talked-about moment came at midfield, where rival quarterback Josh Allen and Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs shared an unexpectedly heartfelt, candid exchange captured by mic’d up cameras.
Diggs, making his first emotional return to Highmark Stadium after being traded to the Patriots, put on a show for New England with 10 receptions for 146 yards, reminding Bills fans exactly what they were missing in the crucial AFC East battle.
A “Wholesome” Exchange Catches Everyone Off Guard
After the final whistle blew, signaling the end of the Bills’ 14-game regular-season home winning streak, all eyes were on the highly anticipated reunion. While Bills fans had showered Diggs with boos throughout the evening—a chilly welcome that reflected their view of his exit as a betrayal—the former dynamic duo proved that their brotherhood transcended team loyalties.
Walking towards each other at the 50-yard line, the two embraced in a long, warm hug. As they separated, the on-field microphones picked up the short, powerful exchange that instantly went viral:
Josh Allen: “I love you, man.” Stefon Diggs: “You too, brother.”
The moment was a stark contrast to their previous post-game meeting last season, where cameras captured a famously “awkward” moment of Diggs giving Allen an intense side-eye after Diggs’ then-team, the Texans, defeated the Bills. Diggs later clarified that the look was misinterpreted and simply reflected him staring at his “brother” in a moment of emotional processing. This time, the interaction was pure, and wholesome, quickly becoming a trending topic.
Diggs Triumphs, Allen Vents
Diggs’ stellar performance was key to the Patriots’ upset, setting up the game-winning 52-yard field goal by rookie Andy Borregales with 15 seconds left. His connection with new Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was electric, highlighting the impact of a true “go-to” receiver that the Bills’ offense, plagued by three sloppy turnovers, clearly lacked.
Meanwhile, Allen did not mince words following the Bills’ crushing first defeat of the season. He accounted for two of the three turnovers himself (a fumble and a red-zone interception) and was visibly frustrated with the team’s lack of discipline.
“We just played sloppy. Not gonna win a football game turning the ball over three times… That’s just bad, bad football,” Allen stated bluntly in his post-game press conference. “We shouldn’t even have been in it with three turnovers. That’s just piss poor offense.”
While the Bills now search for answers following the loss, the image of their franchise quarterback sharing a moment of genuine respect with the man who just helped beat them serves as a powerful reminder: the NFL is a business, but the bonds of friendship formed on the field last forever.
