Josh Allen might be used to having his game decisions dissected, but now it’s his thoughts on lunar landings that are under the microscope. A New York Times guest essay published Saturday is shining a fresh spotlight on comments the Buffalo Bills quarterback made back in 2023, where he openly expressed skepticism about the 1969 moon landing.
Allen, The ‘Moon Truther’ And What He Actually Said
The piece, penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist J.R. Moehringer, isn’t holding back. Its headline? “The Buffalo Bills’ Quarterback Is a Moon Truther. That’s Just the Start of It.” Moehringer’s essay digs into professional athletes who have voiced doubts about the historic 1969 moon landing and the kind of influence those opinions can have on their fans. So, what exactly did Allen say that’s got everyone talking again? Back in 2023, when asked if he believed in any conspiracy theories, Allen didn’t hesitate: “The moon landing’s up there for me,” he said. “Still not quite sure if I believe that one wholeheartedly.” While he showed clear skepticism, it’s important to note he never actually claimed the moon landing didn’t happen, just that he wasn’t “wholeheartedly” convinced.
But Wait, There’s Another AFC East QB In This Lunar Debate
It turns out Allen isn’t alone in the AFC East when it comes to questioning humanity’s greatest space achievement. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye chimed in with similar skepticism just last month. After leading the Patriots to a 29-26 victory over the Bills, Maye was on Boston sports radio WEEI on October 5 and got asked about conspiracy theories. His take? “I wouldn’t say I’m leaning one way or the other. I just know I’m a little bit skeptical.” And this is where things get even crazier. Maye’s comments actually prompted a direct response from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman himself! Isaacman hit up X with a pretty definitive statement: “I quite literally have the receipts,” he wrote. Talk about shutting down the debate with authority! For the record, NASA’s Apollo 11 mission landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin taking those first steps while Michael Collins stayed in orbit. Six Apollo missions made it, with 12 astronauts walking on the surface between 1969 and 1972. Just saying, the historical record is pretty clear.
So, while both Allen and Maye are out there slinging touchdowns and leading their teams, it looks like they’re also getting everyone talking about history’s biggest space mission. Whether you believe they’re just being curious or pushing a wild narrative, it’s clear these comments aren’t going away quietly. The debate, much like the moon itself, continues to hang out there.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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