What was intended to be a way to destabilize Josh Allen went beyond the limits when Denver used an old photo of Hailee Steinfeld wearing a Broncos jacket that went viral during the week, a situation that drew heavy criticism.
Steinfeld recently married the Buffalo Bills quarterback. The image in question dates back to 2016, when his now wife was seen doing the “dab” gesture after Denver’s victory in Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers. “HELL YEAH BRONCOS,” Steinfeld posted from the stands at that game.
Video of Bills QB Josh Allen’s wife, Hailee Steinfeld, dancing in full Broncos fan gear
Fans at Mile High Stadium took advantage of the situation to mock Allen over his wife’s former preference. Denver even displayed a sign with the photo on the jumbotron before the game began, something that for many crossed the line-not only because she is the wife of the rival quarterback, but also because she is currently pregnant.
The Broncos went on to win 33-30 in a game that reached overtime. The Bills were eliminated after Allen managed only 283 passing yards, completed 64.1 percent of his attempts, and threw two interceptions.
What does Josh Allen think about the Hailee Steinfeld photo?
Before the game, CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson revealed that she had asked Allen about his feelings regarding the photo, something he played down.
“I asked Josh about this picture and he told me he had no idea it was circulating.” She added that Allen “laughed and said she was probably paid to be there” and that he was “definitely not going to mention it at home.”
While the Bills were eliminated for the seventh consecutive time in the playoffs without reaching the Super Bowl, Allen has other reasons to celebrate as he is expecting his first child.
Hailee Steinfeld recently attended the Golden Globes and showed her condition in a Prada dress, marking the first time she publicly displayed her pregnancy. Josh Allen did not accompany her to the event as he was focused on the playoffs, but now his attention will be on his family, where-regardless of which team they support in the NFL-they will play together for the rest of their lives.
