For most of his eight seasons in Buffalo, some things have remained the same for the franchise quarterback, Josh Allen. The Bills have made the postseason with a winning record every year, except in his rookie season. However, this year is a little different. The reigning MVP has a better chance to win the big one. Personally, he is also expecting a child with his wife, Hailee Steinfeld. But one thing that hasn’t changed for him is his loyalty to the city he now calls home.

“It’s like the evolution of life, and I consider this place my home. It’s where I’ve done a lot of growing up, and it’s a place I’ll raise a family here,” Allen said during Thursday’s press conference.

Allen’s words reflect a journey that started when the Bills made a bold move in the 2018 Draft. The team traded up from their 12th overall pick with Tampa Bay to select Allen seventh overall.

Since that day, Allen has completely transformed the franchise, storming into the playoffs every single year since 2019. And at 10-4 right now, they hold a strong possibility of punching another ticket to the postseason this year as well, and more.

What makes this announcement even more monumental is the commitment Allen made to Buffalo this offseason.

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The quarterback signed a six-year, $330 million contract extension. That deal positioned him as the second quarterback in the league to average $55 million per year. Adding to the weight of his confession is the fact that he continues to be the Superman the Bills Mafia had always wanted.

From the very first game of the season, Allen had proven how his fans can always count on him with that last-quarter comeback. Then there was his rushing game, where he broke the league record as the only QB to have three passing and three rushing touchdowns for a win. Time and again, Allen has helped the team make magical comebacks, not only because it would add a win to their season record, but because he wants his home to win with him.

Yet for Allen, it’s deeply personal. As he revealed the exact reasons why he now calls Buffalo his “home” after the extension.

“It was on my official visit,” Allen told NFL Network this offseason. “When I was over there, I got snowed in so I couldn’t leave. I was visiting the Jets and Giants that next day, but I didn’t get out in time. I went (to) Bar-Bill with a couple scouts.

“When I was just sitting there it felt like home to me. It’s kind of the only thing that I’ve ever known of small-town feel where the people are great and the food is just as great. Those were two big factors for me in not having a huge city of traffic and this and that, that’s something I feared. I just think it’s home for me.”

As a humble kid who grew up in the small farming town of Firebaugh, California, and found his way to the Queen City back in 2018, he’s never forgotten what home should feel like.

That snowed-in moment at the famous Bar-Bill Tavern became the spark. But now Allen’s vision of home is expanding in the most exciting way possible. The quarterback is embarking on the next chapter of his life by starting a family with his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld.

Hailee Steinfield is adjusting to Buffalo life with Josh Allen

Throughout their relationship, Allen and Steinfeld have preferred to keep things private. However, after announcing their engagement, the couple has become a little more open about their journey together. With the actress having a busy schedule as well, she is trying her best to adjust everything so she can spend more quality time with Allen in Buffalo.

“It’s actually a blessing—I try to organize my time so I can be where he is,” she explained to Variety in October. “This time of year, I get to hunker down, slow down, support him, and live life.”

Even as they guard details about their day-to-day living situation, the couple’s actions tell a clear story. Just this past July, shortly after their marriage, Allen listed his longtime California home for sale, signaling a definitive shift. Allen spends most of his time in his stunning custom-built mansion located in Orchard Park, which sits just minutes away from Highmark Stadium, the Bills’ home field.

Right now, the Bills are rolling with an impressive three-game winning streak. Next, they will hit the road to visit Huntington Bank Field and take on the struggling 3-11 Cleveland Browns, offering Allen yet another stage to perform while his personal life in Buffalo blossoms into something truly special for the future.