NFL’s Most ‘Betrayed’ QBs: Josh Allen and Dak Prescott Are Carrying Their Teams Alone
Josh Allen and Dak Prescott Lead the NFL… on a Brutally Honest Ranking
Despite their impressive performances, Josh Allen and Dak Prescott are carrying their teams — and the numbers reveal a stark imbalance between their abilities and the support around them.
According to the 2025 Betrayal Index — a metric based on Expected Points Added (EPA) — Allen and Prescott are the two most “betrayed” QBs in the league. Simply put, they are performing at elite levels while the rest of their teams aren’t keeping pace.

Starting with Allen: After leading the Bills to a 44–32 win over the Buccaneers, he posted 9.4 EPA per game, ranking 1st among 30 qualified QBs. That’s an extremely high mark — a top-tier level of performance. But look at Buffalo’s defense and special teams, and the story flips: they rank 25th/30, with –2.9 EPA per game. This gap isn’t just unusual — it’s alarming.
Prescott’s situation mirrors this. He ranks 6th in QB EPA, showing consistent offensive efficiency. Yet Dallas’ defense and special teams are near the bottom, sitting 30th overall. When a QB is top 10 but the foundation of the team is at the very bottom, it’s a clear sign of systemic imbalance.
This isn’t a fluke over a few games — it reflects a structural problem. Normally, elite EPA QBs are paired with strong defenses or special teams to build a complete, formidable team. But when the gap between QB talent and overall team strength is this large, it raises serious questions about roster construction — not just for this season, but for the long-term outlook of the franchises.
In Buffalo, the paradox is clear: a team built on “solid defense, strong running game, and game control” is now almost entirely dependent on Allen. He is not just the engine of the offense — he is the entire machine.
In Dallas, Prescott has shown calm, efficiency, and consistency. Yet a once-strong Cowboys defense has declined, and special teams can’t carry the load. The result: an elite QB left to fight in the trenches almost alone.
The Betrayal Index isn’t meant to inspire sympathy — it provides context. It shows who is carrying the most weight and who is truly being left behind. Right now, Allen and Prescott are clearly leading… and it’s a tragic kind of leadership.
They’re still performing, still scoring, still giving their all. The big question is: when will the rest of the team catch up?











