‘Now, as 2024 was reaching its midway point, Bass had been placed on full alert as general manager Brandon Beane signed free agent kicker Lucas Havrisik to the practice squad and Sean McDermott had the two kickers compete in practice to play in that week’s game against the Titans.’
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Bills’ defense makes statement in win over Mahomes, Chiefs
‘Of course, context matters — the Chiefs were missing multiple starters along their offensive line, and Mahomes still conjured a handful of his trademark third- and fourth-down conversions. But this time, the Bills answered every challenge.’
Josh Allen nearly perfect in Bills’ win over Chiefs, but an injury could devastate defense (Observations)
‘The Bills (6-2) got another superstar performance out of James Cook, who ran for 114 yards. Josh Allen had his highest passing output since the opener against the Ravens when he threw for 394 yards. He finished with 273 passing yards and had no interceptions for the second straight game.’
The Buffalo Bills just did something to Patrick Mahomes that has never happened in his entire NFL career
‘By the end of the game, Patrick Mahomes had completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes (44.1%). That was the first time that this had happened in Mahomes’ career.’
Bills defender refused cart after devastating Achilles tear because he ‘wanted to see the game’
‘Hoecht made an immediate impact for the Bills last week in his season debut with 1.5 sacks in a win over the Carolina Panthers. He followed that up with another half-sack this week while helping to corral Mahomes all game. The Bills pressured Mahomes on 52% of his dropbacks in Buffalo’s 28-21 win on Sunday. That’s almost 15% higher pressure rate than any of the previous nine matchups against the Chiefs in the Sean McDermott era. Mahomes completed just 3 of 16 passes for 61 yards and an interception when pressured.’
Travis Kelce wasn’t the only one who felt the pain late in first half of Bills-Chiefs showdown
‘The tight end returned, but the NFL shared a video that showed Kelce may not have taken the biggest shot on the play. It turns out that Mahomes’ errant throw on third and goal actually hit a cameraman.’
Rose: Bishop balling, MVP form, six takeaways from Bills statement win over Chiefs
‘In a matchup that always garners headlines surrounding the two MVP quarterbacks, Josh Allen turned in arguably his best game of the season. He finished the night 23 of 26 passing for 273 yards and scored three total touchdowns.’
Sabato: Bills shrug off injuries to batter Chiefs with a championship-caliber pass rush
‘It’s no coincidence Patrick Mahomes had the lowest completion rate of his career on a day he was hit the most times in his career. The Bills put together a unique plan, and for the first time in a while, showed a championship-caliber pass rush.’
Monday’s Kansas City Coverage
Bills beat the Chiefs. KC just had too many problems on Sunday in Buffalo (Kansas City Star)
Five things that stood out about the Chiefs’ loss to the Bills in Buffalo (Kansas City Star)
A fourth-and-17 conversion? Mahomes magic returned, but Chiefs couldn’t finish (Kansas City Star)
‘Got to do it now’: Why Chiefs’ road loss to Bills leaves them in precarious spot (Kansas City Star)
Bills’ tight ends made the difference vs. Chiefs. What KC defenders said about it (Kansas City Star)
How the Bills beat up Patrick Mahomes — and the part the Chiefs must change (Kansas City Star)
Fans have mixed reaction to Chiefs’ nickname for their special short-yardage play (Kansas City Star)
Odd officiating call against Chiefs draws rebuke: ‘NFL’s replay system is broken’ (Kansas City Star)
Bills’ Josh Allen roasted for trying to draw a bogus roughing penalty on Chiefs (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs report card: Below-average grades follow below-average afternoon in Buffalo (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs star Chris Jones dined Saturday at his favorite spot in Buffalo (Kansas City Star)
Taylor Swift appears to skip attending Travis Kelce, Chiefs’ loss to Bills (New York Post)
Taylor Swift appears to skip Travis Kelce’s Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills game (New York Post)
Mahomes couldn’t save KC against Buffalo. After another setback, can he save the season? (USA Today)
See ya again in January? Chiefs have little room for error after loss to Bills (USA Today)
Patrick Mahomes has one of his worst passing performances in Chiefs’ 28-21 loss to Bills (AP)
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce gets drilled by Bills defender, jaws at fans walking to locker room (Fox News)
After loss, Chiefs look to sort out inconsistencies on bye (ESPN)
CBS Rules Analyst Sides With Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs on ‘Unique’ Call That Benefits Bills (SI)
Patrick Mahomes Had Unfortunate Career First in Chiefs’ Loss to Bills (SI)
Travis Kelce Seen Having Words With Bills Fans While Leaving After Injury (SI)
Patrick Mahomes has incredible response to potential Bills playoff matchup (The Sporting News)
‘No more chances’ for Chiefs after Bills loss (The Sporting News)
Chiefs face ‘uphill battle’ after crushing Bills loss (The Sporting News)
Can Chiefs miss the playoffs? Why Kansas City is not in AFC playoff picture after Week 9 (The Sporting News)
Game report | Bills outlast Chiefs 28-21, continue regular-season dominance (KSHB-TV)
‘Uphill battle’: Chiefs reach bye week on outside looking in at playoff race (KSHB-TV)
Chiefs’ offense stalls against depleted Bills defense in Week 8 loss (KSHB-TV)
Injury bug bites Chiefs offensive line again early in 4th quarter at Buffalo (KSHB-TV)
Chiefs enter bye week sitting outside AFC playoff picture (WDAF-TV)
Chiefs slip to third in tight AFC West race after 28–21 loss in Buffalo (KMBC-TV)
Bills hold off Chiefs 28-21 as Kansas City’s rally falls short in Buffalo (KMBC-TV)
Bills’ James Cook breaks 100 yards as Buffalo knocks off Kansas City 28–21 (KMBC-TV)
Bills’ tight ends dominate Chiefs defense as Kincaid tops 100 yards, Knox sets up key touchdown (KMBC-TV)
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Allen has 3 TDs and Bills use sturdy defense to top Mahomes and Chiefs 28-21
‘Allen put aside questions and criticisms of how Buffalo’s passing attack has sputtered over the past month by throwing one touchdown pass and running for two other scores rushing. The eighth-year player set the franchise record for completion percentage by going 23 of 26 (88.5%) for 273 yards.’
Bills keep Patrick Mahomes from throwing TD pass for first time in over year, Josh Allen scores 3 TDs in win
‘Allen had three total touchdowns in the Bills’ 28-21 win. He rushed for two and threw for one more. The lone touchdown pass went to Dalton Kincaid. The tight end had a big day as well, catching six passes for 101 yards.’
Bills DE Michael Hoecht tears Achilles in win vs. Chiefs
‘A banged-up defense made a statement in helping the Bills improve to 6-2 but in the process lost yet another impactful player to injury, as it was confirmed after the game that Hoecht suffered a torn Achilles. The injury will likely end his season.’
Josh Allen outduels Patrick Mahomes as Bills avenge 2024 AFC title game defeat to Chiefs
‘Allen was masterful, completing 23 of his 26 throws for 273 yards passing and a touchdown while also adding 19 yards on the ground and two goal line rushing touchdowns. Allen’s 88.5% completion percentage is now the best in Buffalo history, minimum 15 pass attempts. Allen Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid proved to be the X factor in the passing game with just the second 100-yard receiving of his career, catching all six of his targets for 101 yards and a touchdown. Kincaid caught an opening-drive touchdown from Allen from 23 yards out after faking a route over the middle before cutting outside to break Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill’s ankles, and he also set up Buffalo’s second touchdown.’
4 Takeaways From the Bills’ Win Over the Chiefs
‘Maybe there are other candidates for MVP or best quarterback in the NFL, but when these two are on the field together, they always seem to bring out the best of each other. Their matchup on Sunday was no exception.’
Josh Allen Didn’t Fool Tony Romo or Jim Nantz With Obvious Flop vs. Chiefs
‘“Oh, that’s a little acting… Oh, no! That hurt so bad,” Romo said sarcastically.’