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Who is the best NFL quarterback of the 2020s?

A recent ESPN prediction has sparked debate over who the best NFL quarterback of the 2020s is.

By · Published August 12, 2026 at 00:30 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026 at 01:24 UTC

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A prediction by ESPN has reignited the debate over who the best NFL quarterback of the 2020s is. The prediction, which favors Josh Allen over Patrick Mahomes, has drawn significant attention and criticism. The ESPN prediction has sparked a wave of discussion and controversy. Yahoo Sports and BuffaLowDown have both noted the prediction's implications for Allen's Hall of Fame prospects.

Meanwhile, the prediction has also drawn criticism from NFL fans, who question the analyst's motives and the validity of the prediction. The Spun and PFSN have covered the backlash, with some fans accusing the analyst of being influenced by Allen's public relations team. SB Nation has contributed to the debate by asking who the best quarterback of the 2020s is, without taking a side. The debate over the best quarterback of the 2020s is far from settled.

The ESPN prediction has added fuel to the fire, but the question of who the best quarterback is remains open. The prediction has also raised questions about the influence of public relations teams on sports analysis. The debate is likely to continue as more analysts and fans weigh in on the issue.

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Who does ESPN predict is the best NFL quarterback of the 2020s?

ESPN predicts that Josh Allen is the best NFL quarterback of the 2020s.

What is the reaction to the ESPN prediction?

The ESPN prediction has sparked controversy and criticism from NFL fans, who question the analyst's motives and the validity of the prediction.

What are the implications of the ESPN prediction for Josh Allen's Hall of Fame prospects?

The ESPN prediction has drawn attention to Josh Allen's Hall of Fame prospects, with some outlets noting that the prediction makes Allen's omission from the Hall of Fame hard to ignore.

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NFL Quarterback Josh Allen Patrick Mahomes ESPN Hall of Fame

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