Josh Allen never misses unusual game day ritual with wife Hailee Steinfeld before Bills take to field

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Expectations are high for Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen.So it’s no surprise that the 29-year-old, who signed a six year $330 million extension with the Bills in March, boasts a few game-day rituals, one of which includes his wife, the actress Hailee Steinfeld.Josh Allen married Hailee Steinfeld back in May of this yeargJosh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld’s weekly dateAllen, who is playing his eighth season with the Bills and sports a special gold badge on his jersey this year, leans on simple traditions to keep composed going into game days.Before he even gets to Orchard Park, Allen’s preparation is underway with a special meal, with a special person, in a special place.“When I’m staying in Buffalo, typically, me and my wife have a little routine of eating at a little Italian sport called Mangia,” Allen revealed on he and Steinfeld’s date night in game week.“We keep it pretty similar, keep it pretty much the same here.”Although when Allen, who has been spotted wearing a visor in practise, is on the road, he leans into something even more simple.“It’s a rotating thing,” he explained when talking about what he eats when not in Buffalo.“I think based on where we play… it’s pasta, or some fried rice and chicken, that’s probably my go-to.”Josh Allen vomits before every Bills gameAt least Allen’s decision for a meal with his wife before gameday isn’t as repulsive as another ritual he has. Back in August, the reigning NFL MVP told Fox Sports’ Charissa Thompson about this unusual habit he has.“I throw up before every game,” Allen told NFL Films. “Just because.”Steinfeld enjoys a successful career as an actor in HollywoodGETTYAllen is in the midst of another NFL season full of expectations for him and the BillsGETTY“Interesting, good for you,” Thompson replied. “That’s not nerves, because I know you’re not nervous.”“It’s not nerves, it’s really weird,” Allen added.“I think going back to college, when I played I’d always have this mucus.“I threw up before the Detroit game two years ago, preseason. Throughout the game I didn’t have any mucus so I was like, I might have to start doing that.”Josh Allen aware of pressure he facesAllen’s rituals ultimately serve one purpose, to ensure he is doing everything to help the Bills reach a Super Bowl and win the franchise’s first Lombardi.His seven playoff wins are the most by any quarterback in NFL history without an appearance in the grand event. Allen has always been clear that his goal is to win a Super Bowl despite the other accolades in his career that included his first ever MVP award after a stellar 2024 campaign.Like most seasons for Allen and the Bills, it ended in defeat to familiar foes as they were beaten by the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.Four of the last five seasons have ended at the hands of the Chiefs, twice in the divisional round, and twice in the AFC title game.“It’s never been a goal of mine to win MVP. If anything, it’s been to win the Super Bowl MVP,” Allen told ESPN.“I think that’s the better of the two awards and make no mistake, it’s a very cool honor. I really do appreciate it, but it doesn’t change my life.“And to that point, it probably … winning a Super Bowl doesn’t change who I am or change my life either. But it’s something that the city’s wanted for a very long time and to feel like I can help be a piece that brings it here.”It’s without a question that a Super Bowl victory is crucial to Allen’s legacy and ensuring he is rightly remembered as one of the NFL’s best ever quarterbacks. Stay up to date with the latest from the NFL across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for all the news, exclusives, interviews and more.