Success

The only thing that gives me pause in this game is the injuries on defense. At some point, "next man up" falters. We'll have to see how the reports go this week, and how our depth is looking by the weekend. But, the Bills at their best are better than the Chiefs at their best, this year. This is probably the 1st year in the Allen/Mahomes era I'd say that. The Chiefs were WAY better when we lost to them in the AFCCG, and still better when we should have won the divisional round game. That's just not the case now. Their defense is better, but it has to be, because the offense is not a world beater anymore. Their receivers have a tough time getting separation, and drop passes consistently. If Brady can crack the code on that defense and throw some wrinkles in, we could potentially win the game going away. But regardless, I don't see this Chiefs team beating us handily or anything. We'll have a chance to win in the 4th if it's close - and we're at home this time.

That narrative is starting to fade, imo. Anytime it's brought up now, the main argument for Mahomes is titles & title game appearances. But this isn't golf or tennis.

I didn't even hear the term "fake slide" until today. It's incomprehensible to me, at least for that play. There was no intent to slide, and no motion to slide. He made a football move and completed the run to the EZ. Pretty preposterous thread - but I've heard the sentiment elsewhere, too. Just gonna file it under "complaining for the sake of complaining."

Beane deserves some praise for building up the depth on this team, and making great in-season moves to shore it up (like Joseph, Douglas, Klein). What a difference from the drought years. If a starter went down back then, it was always JAG city.

I'm almost convinced that site is a put on. It is so over-the-top toxic, and arrogant - some of those comments don't even seem like real fans. It is easily the worst fan site I have visited. I've seen other KC sites that are much more normal, and the fans seem cool and realistic overall. I don't know what it is w/ that main site. It's always jaw-dropping when I go there. Cartoonish.

Getting bowled over didn't bother me. He set up to be in good position for the tackle - but it was a mismatch, and the receiver had momentum. The PI bothered me, but some good observations on here about how it's a TD if he didn't. Still, he got beat. The INT was special, imo. He turned around right when the ball was there. Really quick processing and reflexes there. And that might be who he is. He does seem to have a knack for getting picks - but also misses some plays. It's not a bad trade-off.

I'll be watching the injury reports very closely over the next few days, as I'm sure everyone will.. KC seems to have found some stride as we get into January. The passing attack isn't as good - but any game could be the one where the receivers actually hang onto the ball. As for the run game, Pacheco is legit. And that defense is really championship caliber. Brady & Allen will have to be at their best, imo. Love that they're coming to Buffalo.

Tomlin deserves credit, imo. This team, with a 3rd string QB, really had no business even getting near the playoffs. And they kept it pretty tight today after going down by 3 TD's, without their best player.

How sad for him that he didn't get the one borderline call when the game was already decided.

He doesn't have that. So why are you saying that he has that?

So, we'll see him on the field again this season. Cool.

Not for Mahomes. He won that game. He's a baby when he loses. Never seen a QB act like he did.

Allen cries to the officials quite a bit, like they all do. But after the game - and after some excruciating losses - he mans up. Mahomes? Not so much.

Dorian Williams is one of our better tacklers. He just gets lost at times. Needs to have a big game next week (most likely).

Mahomes is a crybaby. Used to be a fan. He's fine when everything is perfect & they're winning. Turns into a baby when there is adversity.

I hate the Norwood slander. He was a very solid kicker. That game should never have come down to him.

Dude - c'mon. What info do you have on Bernard?

Losing Bernard really hurts. But ultimately, that happens. We can still play great D - against KC, it's about stopping Mahomes' runs.

If there is a theme to the '23 Bills season - that is it. Will we have Benford, Johnson, Bernard, et al. next week? I hope we do. But if not, there is Elam, Klein, Williams, Lewis, et al. Part of the game. Unless you're KC.

Another playoff W. Let's get healthy, and slay the KC dragon.

That was a hard one to miss, as bad as it was missed. The pressure of having a 2 TD lead w/ 2 minutes to go. Too much.

Hopefully, Benford, Bernard & Johnson injuries aren't too serious. We're onto KC. We get them at home. Time to change the playoff narrative against that team..

Checked in on one of the Chiefs board. Meltdown about how much of a 'whiner' Allen is. Self-awareness is tough for a lot of people.

Some great efforts this whole game. Love what I'm seeing.

About 3 guys in the league can make that throw.