Josh Allen shares rare update about wife Hailee Steinfeld and baby Harper as Bills quarterback reveals how he spent his bye week

Josh Allen spent part of the Buffalo Bills' bye week at the beach with wife Hailee Steinfeld and their daughter, Harper Haize Allen. The quarterback offered a rare glimpse into his family life during an October 28 press conference, describing the break as a chance to enjoy time away from football. Allen also spoke about fatherhood, calling it his favorite thing to do. His comments offered a personal look at how life has changed since welcoming his first child.Josh Allen chose a quiet family breakAsked about his bye week, Josh Allen kept his answer simple. He had gone to the beach and spent time with Steinfeld and Harper. It was the kind of break he wanted, away from the demands of the NFL season."It was great. It was fantastic. Thank you for asking," Allen said of his bye week. "Got out [to] a little beach somewhere and hung out with my family. So yeah, it was pretty perfect."Allen did not share where the family travelled or offer details about their plans. His brief answer was still revealing. The quarterback rarely discusses his personal life in public, making even a small update about his wife and daughter worth noting.Steinfeld and Allen have largely kept Harper away from public attention since welcoming their daughter. The singer and actress has also continued her professional work, recently debuting a new song, "Magic," for the upcoming animated movie Hexed. Despite their busy schedules, the couple appear to value the time they can spend together as a family.Josh Allen calls fatherhood his favorite thingAllen was even more direct when asked about becoming a father. Rather than treating it as another part of life outside football, he spoke about the experience with genuine excitement."It's the best. It's honestly like my favorite thing to do," he said of being a dad. "Just seeing my daughter grow with my wife, it's the coolest thing ever."The comment offered a little more insight into Allen's life since Harper's arrival. His career puts him under constant pressure, but watching his daughter grow alongside Steinfeld has given him a different kind of happiness.It was also a rare moment of openness from a player who generally keeps his family matters private. Allen did not reveal much about their routine or Harper's early milestones. Still, his words made his feelings clear. Fatherhood has quickly become one of the most rewarding parts of his life.Bills quarterback turns his attention to Ravens clashAllen's family break has now given way to preparations for the Bills' next challenge. Buffalo is getting ready to face the Baltimore Ravens in a Week 8 matchup, setting up another meeting between Allen and Lamar Jackson.During the same press conference, Allen also spoke highly of Jackson and explained why he enjoys competing against the Baltimore quarterback. Their meeting will demand his full attention, particularly as Buffalo looks to build momentum in the second half of the season.For Allen, the bye week offered a welcome chance to put football aside for a few days. His comments did not reveal an elaborate family getaway or a major personal announcement. Instead, they showed a quarterback who was happy with something straightforward: a beach, his wife and time with his daughter. And when asked about the best part of life away from the field, he did not hesitate to give his answer.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.