‘Too many times this season, including the team’s last game when they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 37-34 in overtime, the Bills defense has had a chance to close out the game or make a big stop towards the end to maintain the lead, but failed to do so.’
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Bills activate tight end Dawson Knox from injured reserve, release Klein
‘In a corresponding move, Buffalo released linebacker A.J. Klein.’
Bills come back from bye week ready to make playoff push
‘Five weeks and five games remain for the 6-6 Bills to make a push to get into the playoffs. As the team comes off its bye week, it knows it has a tall task ahead of it. The New York Times currently gives the Bills a 15% chance to make the playoffs, odds that would significantly decrease with a loss this week against the Chiefs in Kansas City.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills-Chiefs has makings of a playoff-like classic
‘Saying there will be a playoff-like atmosphere is hardly an overstatement, because it will have a distinct win-or-else feel. A loss would drop the Bills to 6-7 and do considerable damage to their hopes of reaching the playoffs. It also would add fuel to the bitter disappointment of a club that has fallen far short of expectations. Though the Chiefs are 8-4, they, too, could have their postseason aspirations compromised by what would be a third defeat in their last four games and fourth in their last six. They, too, would face increased criticism for underachievement.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills at Chiefs
‘The bigger issue for the Bills is handling the blitz. Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo loves to attack and attack big. Allen should see the full array of what Spagnuolo can dream up. Those blitzes have worked against Allen and they will almost certainly work again.’
Bills look to keep playoff hopes alive in tough road matchup at Arrowhead Stadium
‘It’s going to be a tough task to come into Arrowhead and pull out a win against Patrick Mahomes and company to keep their playoff hopes alive. Yet, Buffalo has won both regular season games they’ve played in Kansas City during the Josh Allen era.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Week 14 preview
‘In the Josh Allen era, Buffalo is actually 2-0 at Kansas City in the regular season. Both wins were in October, and KC also needs a win just as bad as the Bills this time around. The Chiefs are still in play for the 1 seed in the AFC but are also coming off a loss the week prior.’
How Mitch Morse’s ‘Dad’ persona helps the Bills through thick and thin
‘”He’s a full-blown dad,” left tackle Dion Dawkins said who’s played with Morse for five seasons. “I mean that to the fullest. How he walks, how he talks, how he looks at you, how he nods his head, especially how he nods at you. It’s really slow and dad like.”‘
Bills activate Dawson Knox from Injured Reserve, TE has ‘good chance’ to play vs. Chiefs
‘Knox, a fifth-year veteran, returned to practice this week after recovering from surgery on a wrist injury suffered during the Bills’ Week 7 loss to the New England Patriots. Knox has been a full participant in practice this week and head coach Sean McDermott said Knox as a “good chance” to play in Sunday’s game in KC.’
Top 6 storylines to know for Bills at Chiefs | Week 14
‘The Chiefs are not only just a team ahead of the Bills in the rankings. They’re the team who won the Super Bowl last season and a team who the Bills have plenty of history with. Their last two meetings have come down to a difference of six points or less, and they’ve traded wins and losses in the last four matchups between each other. Buffalo has beat Kansas City in their last two meetings during the regular season but haven’t beaten the Chiefs yet in the playoffs under Sean McDermott.’
5 things to watch for in Bills at Chiefs | Week 14
‘Mahomes averages 2.5 touchdowns per game, while Allen averages 2.4, which is the most in NFL history for quarterback with at least 60 games played. It should be noted that the quarterback that is second highest in touchdowns per game has won the last four such matchups, including Buffalo’s 24-20 victory in Week 5 last season.’
Game Predictions | Bills at Chiefs | Week 14
‘Both the Chiefs and Bills are winless this season when allowing more than 20 points, but that will change Sunday.’
Bills at Chiefs | How to watch, stream & listen | Week 14
‘Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz. Color Analyst: Tony Romo. Sideline Reporter: Tracy Wolfson.’