Josh Allen talks emotional week, Damar Hamlin & Wild Card matchup | Kyle Brandt’s Basement

Josh Allen joins the basement to discuss Damar Hamlin and to preview the Bills playoff matchup with the Dolphins
Josh Allen joins Kyle Brandt in the basement to discuss the Bills' emotional week, including the team's reaction to Damar Hamlin, their win against the Patriots and the upcoming playoff matchup with the Dolphins
0:00 Kyle Brandt’s Basement - Episode 80
1:18 Josh Allen on Damar Hamlin
15:29 Josh Allen on the Bills win over the Patriots
21:10 Josh Allen on the Bills Wild Card playoff matchup with the Dolphins
27:54 2022 Josh Allen Film Festival
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[@BenBGolf]

I love Josh Allen. Please, please, somehow, someway, bring this thing home.

[@MTCrunch23]

So much love and respect here for Josh, and for the entire team. Spread the Buffalove

[@michaelbrewer9139]

Man….I love this team! Coaches, players, ALL STAFF! I’m proud of all of you, I tip my cap to you guys! You’re are all rockstars! And Kyle….you as well are a great person, class act and rockstar! Thank you!

[@dedee1919]

Yes!

[@MsIndieray002]

Michael your post is STAMPED 💯 😃👍🏾

[@dawnguy9616]

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video clip. Thank you for having a great young man as Josh Allen on the show. I was watching MNF when Damar fell to the turf. Being a strong believer all of my life, prayers were immediate & I’m still praying for Damar, his family off & on the field 🙏🏾 Much Love to the Buffalo Bills…I’ve always enjoyed football 🏈. Would love to meet you guys someday ❤️‍🩹. Blessings

[@paulgemme6056]

Yes, God/Jesus Christ is our Healer, Redeemer, Savior, Friend. We are not sinners because we sin, we sin because we are sinners. All have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God. We all need Jesus, The one and only true living God. Salvation is a gift. The gift of God - eternal life - to know him. I pray that every Bill's player, staff and fan comes to know God/Jesus Christ. God /Jesus Christ works in marvelous ways.

[@dalebrownhill2540]

I must say Kyle this is my favorite segment that you do with angry runs coming in as a close second

[@sarahchristine2345]

Love you JA17. We’re behind you no matter what. Win or lose, we got your back regardless & we’re so blessed to have a man of your character represent our team & city…we couldn’t possibly ask for a better role model. So thank you ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙

[@theduckfromthejoke152]

Win or lose absolutely 💯

[@mickyhansen6869]

Love it. Josh is outstanding (and the Bills) -> the world needed this interview.

[@maryburr3145]

Love how Josh speaks with such authenticity-you can’t fake character over time and he has been a straight shooter from the beginning. He’s so perfect for Buffalo- the city of good neighbors. So relieved Damar is okay- what a wonderful guy we got to know because of terrifying event. Go Bills!

[@linawilliams2611]

Love this! Josh, you are a wonderful soul❣️🙌🏼 Peace be with you . Hugs

[@TheTree1]

It scares me, though that he has found religion. It’s impossible to be both great at something and religious. When you are religious and you fail, you can always just lean on the crutch of it’s God’s will.

[@nawaralrbeawi8625]

Josh Allen is one phenomenal human being. Best QB in the league and one if the best people in the world. I look forward to the superbowl parade in Buffalo.

[@skykings89]

Such an amazing leader for this team, the city and the league as a whole. Just a true class A man. So happy to have him in buffalo

[@nchan4679]

Man the way josh talks about the relationships with not just other players but coach and training staff it makes me want to be a football player (if i had the skill haha)

[@ChalkyHonky]

That's what makes a team

[@michaltezner5704]

Damn..I am too old for that to start :)))

[@jimhoelscher4444]

That was an awesome interview ... great questions and Josh really opens up and shared some very personal and deep feelings about a lot of things including his belief in God. I totally agree, my favorite JA17 or should I know say "0017" interview yet. Absolutely love this team and their leader, Josh Allen ... Go Bills !!!

[@maryhall1531]

These are great every week, but this one was especially awesome. So good to see Josh smiling and able to do this interview after last week. Thanks Kyle! Go Bills and Damar!!!

[@MsIndieray002]

My favorite Josh Allen basement interview you've done Kyle. I loved it 🥰❤️ I've never seen Semi Pro so maybe I'll watch it too 🤷🏾

[@XJStxff]

LETS GO BUFFALO

[@CocoOPNY]

I love these interviews. I feel like JA looks so comfortable and we are seeing the real Josh when we watch this. Great stuff every time!!!

[@dalebrownhill2540]

I have long been a Bills fan I think it's a great organization but now I am also a Bengals fan because I saw the character of that organization and it was spectacular

[@coondogsoutdooradventures2484]

Same here. If the Bills don't make too it I'm rooting for the Bengals . But go Bills

[@morongene]

I will never be a bengals fan. They always field a team of thugs. One of their DEs tried to roll into Allen's legs. The only reason the fans were respectful is because they weren't drunk yet.

[@coondogsoutdooradventures2484]

@@morongene that was messed up but that is just one person. A player at KC tried to twist Josh's ankle . Most teams have some dirty players. I think they just have never been brought up right. I can't see Coach MD letting the Bills players get away with that.

[@buzzed0nbeer21]

Let’s go Joshy Boy. Time to finish the job. Go Bills

[@krash66]

Kyle, you and Josh are the best. I weekly must watch! You guys both really need to watch The Replacements, if you haven't seen it. Football comedy with Keanu Reeves as a replacement NFL QB during a players strike. Gene Hackman as the coach! Great stuff, great cast!

[@andallya]

I’ve said before that Allen’s only comp is Shane “Footsteps” Falco.

[@davidnelson6874]

Josh Allen is fine if you like quarterbacks who can do absolutely EVERYTHING!

[@jdmaine51084]

I guess hes okay...

[@orion5436]

Not too shabby

[@joannerubin892]

I have so much respect and love for Josh and the Bills and Joe and his Bengals!! I am a Bills fan but the Bengals are my second fave now!!! 333 remember that powerful number!

[@SeeSharper]

Watching you talk to Josh is my favorite thing to watch on KZbin. We love you Kyle!

[@jacksback1940]

What a great Interview! Who is Damar Hamlin?? I've been a huge Bills fan ever since I was a little kid and you really don't know the players much, but you only see them battling it out on the field and you cheering for your team week in and week out. But after watching my team Last Monday night it was like the world stop, it went from cheering on your team to cheering to save someone's life. This past week with the way Damar progressed has been a blessing, this man has touched a lot of souls, from his team mates, coaches his fans and all over the sports world. I have watched press conferences and KZbin videos about Damar and have learned how good a person this guy really is, from his team mates, coaches, videos and the charity that he runs.... Now I have a better idea who Damar Hamlin is. So you have to wonder, was he chosen by God to shine a spotlight on him on national TV so people can look and find out the good about Damar like I did. God works in mysterious ways! You have to wonder with all the hate that we have seen and to truly see the goodness that Damar brings to this world, I got believe God is trying to reel that goodness back and use Damar as an icon. If people don't know Damar now, they will when he comes back to good health and does his national interviews and is in the spotlight again. Oh yes, I think they'll know Damar Hamlin then!!!

[@workemail8707]

I was lucky enough to meet Damar at the Return of the Blue and Red game early Aug 2022 - even though it was brief he impressed upon me because of his willingness and eagerness to interact and engage with the fans. I immediately became a fan of his and was so happy that he had a chance to breakout this season. I was also hysterical the night versus the Bengals. The world didnt know Damar before...but the world knows him now.

[@marcywiedrick3385]

Just loved this one !🥰

[@utubewillis24]

2nd kickoff return was is the 3rd quarter with the bills down 3

[@jasonb9198]

Someone said, 3 Patriots missed tackles too 😂

[@michellemoseley3716]

Love Josh Allen

[@rustysimon9808]

What an awesome interview, great job.

[@maryburr3145]

More Smoke in the playoffs!!!!

[@mopu148]

Incredibly good interview

[@theodoreworkman4978]

Hey Kyle did you notice that out of the six games being played this weekend wa are game number 3. How awesome is that.

[@jzdust1]

Go Bills!!!

[@366atticus]

I refuse to watch any show without Kyle in it. He is the only Host/Analyst that I can stand anymore. LETS GO BUFFALO!!! #3

[@anne-mariemay4144]

Josh YOU are my young adult childrens' QB in Buffalo. We're here in Toronto sooo the Bills are our closest NFL team. Thanks be to God for YOU and Your leadership sweet Man !! ✝️💞🏉😘🙏🍁

[@tefflondonthomas3547]

Best interview you two have done this season hands down!!! Goooo 0017!!!!!

[@onewhitestone]

Great interview Kyle, Josh is my guy too, but your up there. Thanks for the update, GoBills

[@hollyjanenace751]

Great interview ***

[@queenwdgSMP]

I am not a SERIOUS sports person, but I must say THIS WAS AN AWESOME WELL MANNERED WELL STRUCTURED INTERVIEW!!!! Well done! The transition from talking about Demar into talking sports was FLAWLESS! Skip Bayless could learn a thing or two from this guy ❤️

[@gailmarie5444]

Fabulous

[@antoniomier3980]

Go. Go. Josh. Allen all the way. Go. Bills you guys. Rock. Roll. Go. Bills#1

[@buyystocks]

buffalo 31 miami 16

[@TonyPajamas24]

Yep 💯

[@loganmattoon5284]

They would break the streak of 4 consecutive 17 point playoff defeats

[@sergebernard]

3❤ Go Bills!!

[@bellarose6218]

I don't care who you root for or who your team is, how can you not Love #17 he is all class 💯 👌

[@babettelarue]

We love you Josh Allen!!! Go Bills!!

[@thomasjefferson182]

Thanks for not letting us clip this interview ESPN. Very transparent of you…

[@mblaise3]

Kyle please do more hype videos for the playoffs this year!

[@timlanghans]

Thanks Josh for all you do for your community from Firebaugh to WNY and the football community as a whole. Can't wait for the day you lift that Lombardi, I'll see ya at the parade!

[@glennkovacs1328]

Loved Loved Loved the fact that not once in the comments section no “mafia” garbage was mentioned. GO BILLS!! BILLS4EVER!!

[@kdlittlehawk]

"The Smoke Dance".... hahahahah

[@08BBills]

Gotta get josh to review the OUTSIDERS for his next movie! Lets do it for Johnny man, We'll do it for Johnny!

[@jenniferpeterson8]

0017...love it! Go Bills!

[@markd6170]

Kyle, very insightful & enlightening interview - Great, That u gave him week off of watching movies...lol

[@Mn54bu]

God is good all the time !

[@jimhoelscher4444]

Yes 🙏

[@frankhouck4446]

And all the time, God is good

[@randymanson5752]

Imagine we still had von Miller and micah hype playing that's 2 potential hall of fame guy's

[@dun716]

Lil Jon and the Eastside boys and the Ying yang twins. Song called get low.

[@darrenmahaffy2582]

Would love to know Josh's take on The Saint with Val Kilmer....

[@robertkettle2829]

Love Kyle’s references to Western New York.

[@TheJaker5]

I want that hat Josh!

[@sakostwwy1903]

Love the 31-13 numbers. 3’s all around. Go Bills!

[@hirammulero4406]

i always like josh and joe, best QB's.

[@shorty9863]

Pretty cool they both have on top gun tees i wonder if they both noticed that

[@tylerbradley1177]

Need to see if Josh has seen Boondock Saints. The 1st one. If not highly recommend it for him

[@hjohnson2413]

Buffalo is a truly special place. Obviously every city's sports teams fans think the same, but how can you argue that Buffalo is any less of a spectacular city. The city of good neighbors is real.

[@kenpettit3925]

I was wondering what Josh was gonna say about Boogie Nights since Kyle said it was his favorite movie. I can't see Josh giving that movie an A or a B... or even a C. Give it a big D haha

[@natesome]

0017. I love it!

[@camisado92]

The song is called "Get Low" by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, featuring the Ying Yang Twins, haha!

[@cyndilu9]

I love Josh Allen - he is the Prince Buffalo was promised! Let's bring it all home this year - we already won with Damar's recovery! Let's get that cherry on top! Prayers up for all ❤💙🙏

[@donnythomas9552]

What can I say about Buffalo bills.... They always had to talent... But after sunday's Patriots game now we got the heart!!!!go Bills...

[@timlanghans]

So we finally have a nickname for Josh, 00(17)

[@buffalobills2904]

Lets go buffalo

[@warlockengineer]

Sean McDermott really cares about these dudes. Love the Bills, and big respect to the Bengals for how they handled the entire situation as well.

[@myapatterson8228]

The thing About Allen is he can elevate his game whenever he wants even after making a mistake Josh about to Ball out in the playoffs 🔥🔥🔥

[@veyger1970]

I hope they do not put Tua in for the simple reason he already has 2 concussions and I fear for that young man. It is a dangerous game, but the world does not want to see another player get hurt like what we saw in Cincy.

[@rjmelville8]

3 concussions this season.

[@enricopallazzo2987]

He'll be in there. Even if McDaniel has to find a way to hand puppet a catatonic Tua, he's playing in the playoffs.

[@BrettL250]

@@enricopallazzo2987Where did you hear that?

[@veyger1970]

@@enricopallazzo2987 That is sad . All of this talk over a human being over football and they will put Tua in ? Sad really.

[@ddubentertainment7594]

U know they're going to put tua in I just pray he makes it through this game safely and we don't need the paramedics again 🤞🙏 3 concussions in the same season isn't good for anyone

[@mikeatwood1975]

i wish we had a defensive version of josh allen

[@jaypop7385]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jasonhaynes2952]

If Josh completely sucked as a QB, I'd still be happy to have him on the team because of his character is even better. The fact that he's an incredible athlete and QB too makes me feel like the sky is the limit. Let's get that Lombardi! Kudos to Kyle Brandt for doing such a great job talking to Josh like a friend and keeping it real. I think Josh genuinely enjoys coming to the basement each week! I hope he continues to come back next season too!

[@Mn54bu]

Just a little bit of faith the size of a mustard seed is all you need 🙏

[@carlam329]

I here that before. It’s so true

[@bojangles713]

True that.. .its biblical 🙏✝️

[@erinfreize4717]

Josh is endowed by Our Creator with abundant gifts. Generational talent, a solid family foundation and a perfect setting to work his magic. I hope he'll be in that setting for his entire football career. BTW, an older Aston is attainable to even ordinary schmo's, including a used V12 Vantage.

[@Excard0n]

Get Josh to say "Kyle Brandt's Basement" during a player intro instead of their college.

[@andrewzy]

So whats the Rating for Avatar

[@ScottMoran001]

0017 love this

[@thebourg]

Hearing how God had awakened these guys. To hear Josh Allen say he had a spiritual awakening. 🙌🙌

[@jimhoelscher4444]

I know ... this is bigger than any Super Bowl. Love it !!!

[@thebourg]

@Jim Hoelscher it absolutely is 🙌🙌🙏🙏

[@Justin-mc5ik]

🙏🙏🙏

[@OON7]

Josh, can we play some Call of Duty? I mean, OON7 and OO17 sounds like a winning combo to me. GO BILLS!

[@iamtired9350]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@STEALTTH7]

Man, just when I can't like Josh more....he calls out the AM DBS with the 0017 headrest. On point, my man. On point.

[@timothydeboy4635]

what would happen if it was the Super bowl

[@KimberlyJ424]

Aston Martin decision: why not both?

[@pistolpete7422]

0017 is unreal…

[@jd229]

I love Josh's lakd back style but if the Bill's play the bengals it would be sick if allen pulled up in an Aston Martin in a james bond suit and wore a 0017 jersey in warm ups. Just to go toe to toe with Joey B

[@jasonparker3173]

I love my Bills, I love Josh freaking Allen, but most of all I love my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

[@bojangles713]

AMEN!🙏✝️

[@karencolville7942]

Josh needs to buy Brit Will a big ring and marry that girl first then and Aston Martin

[@michaelpalmer5489]

Is this her burner account? 😆

[@theofficialgreenkane9645]

Josh Allen- Makes 40 million $ a year Financial Advisor- Won't let him buy a car Aston Martin DB5 cost- 1.3 Million That's like 2k to someone who makes 80k a year

[@georgiamorrow8233]

Interesting how not one comment on the elephant in the room!🧐

[@GeeDeeBird]

Can't wait for the return of the Firebaugh Fury. Go Bills!!!

[@jeffreygodzisz5192]

Love that he is smart enough to know not to go nuts and splurg just because he is making millions. Watching the rise and fall of Cam Newton, who is the most similar qb in terms of size and physicality. Shows how quickly your career can turn in the nfl, and the retirement isn't great. Keep it up, Buffalo will buy you that Austin Martin if you bring us a Lombardi.

[@markstephany1723]

Go Damar, can Josh move the camera so we can see Sky 😁

[@ncjuppiter9595]

Josh was definitely given many gifts by God -- and not just his athletic talent. I'm so excited for him that he is getting more in touch with his spiritual side. I believe the Lord has specifically chosen him to do good deeds in the world.

[@adam01315]

I know he's probably our biggest rival, but how can't u like this dude.. Great player and great person.. Hope we see a competitive game this Sunday but I doubt it, cuz of this dude lol

[@rogeralmond5884]

Josh being drafted #7 so a 007 is just plain good. Secret agent man. “Shaken not stirred” kinda of man…

[@Evan9835]

Flint tropics and Miami dolphins same colors… what a coincidence