‘The Bills, of course, did not go quietly. They turned this game into the classic battle of the titans that it nearly always is, as Josh Allen went shot-for-shot with Mahomes for the umpteenth time. Allen went 22 of 34 for 237 yards and two touchdowns, and also ran 11 times for 39 yards. He was repeatedly called on to convert in short yardage, and came through on all but one occasion. (More on that below.) He battled back from multiple deficits (7-0, 21-10 and 29-22) to either give the Bills a lead or tie the game, only to see Mahomes come right back and do the same.’
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Bills' Sean McDermott addresses referee's spot on controversial fourth-down stop from Chiefs that changed game
‘”I thought he had it,” McDermott told the media. “Just short of the line was actually the first down, what it looked like to me when it was sitting next to me with the marker, just inside that white stripe was the first down and it looked like he got to it. That’s all I can say.”‘
Where do Josh Allen, Bills go from here after another devastating loss to Chiefs?
‘Sunday’s 32-29 defeat in the AFC Championship Game marked the fourth time in five years that Buffalo has lost to Kansas City in the playoffs, with three of those four losses coming at Arrowhead Stadium. Buffalo is 61-22 since the start of 2020 — the Chiefs are the only team with more wins in that span — but the Bills haven’t been able to get even a Super Bowl appearance out of that run. Over those five years, they’re 0-4 in the playoffs against the Chiefs and 7-0 against everyone else.’
Josh Allen Had Reporters Laughing With Dad Joke Before Bills-Chiefs Showdown
‘During his media scrum on Friday, Allen was asked a bunch of serious questions about the challenge of facing the Chiefs, the importance of the play of some of his teammates leading up to the game and other important topics that he’s grown used to talking about.’
Sean McDermott Had Frank Response to Questionable Call on Josh Allen Fourth Down Attempt
‘”I thought he had it,” McDermott said per Pro Football Talk. “Just short of the line was actually the first down, what it looked like to me when it was sitting next to me with the marker. Just inside that white stripe was the first down. And it looked like he got to it. That’s all I can say.”‘
Josh Allen Gets Bills Fired Up With Pregame Speech Before AFC Title Game vs. Chiefs
‘”Here we go, baby,” he told them before the offense took the field. “What an opportunity, man. Go outside, play some f—- football with some friends. Have some fun, fly around, make some f—- plays. Play for each other.”‘
Josh Allen’s Sad Walk Off Field After Loss to Chiefs Came With Very Awkward Timing
‘Allen was seen making his way off the field during the Chiefs’ postgame celebration and his exit came with some very awkward timing as he had to walk past the AFC championship signs and stage that were being brought out for the trophy presentation.’
Tony Romo Had Brutal Line on Dalton Kincaid’s Costly Drop in Bills’ Loss to Chiefs
‘As CBS showed the replay, Tony Romo offered the same assessment saying, “That shoulda been caught.”‘
Gene Steratore Pushed Back Against Soft Facemask Call on Bills Before Chiefs TD
‘“You know Tony there, you got a hand on the facemask but you really don’t have a grab and a turn on it, I’d like to see them stay off of that one,” Steratore told announcer Tony Romo.’
Jim Nantz Wasn't Only One Confused by Possible Flag on Bills’ Failed Final Play
‘While the crowd at Arrowhead Stadium erupted in joy, Jim Nantz on the CBS broadcast quickly said there was a flag on the play, giving Bills fans a little bit hope during a very dark moment. But then talk of the flag quickly went away as refs apparently didn’t throw one and no penalty was called.’
Cameras Caught Josh Allen’s Sad Reaction Right After Chiefs Sealed AFC Championship Win
‘The Bills turned the ball over on downs, and the Chiefs salted the game away with two first downs. There were multiple lead changes throughout the contest, but once again, Kansas City pulled out a victory. As the Chiefs closed out the win, Allen was seen taking in the pain of defeat on the sideline.’
Bills Fans Welcomed Team Back to Buffalo in Early Morning After Gut-Wrenching Loss
‘Despite the outcome, a crowd of Bills fans still lined up outside in the freezing temperatures in Buffalo, N.Y., to give the Bills a warm welcome when they arrived back home. Fans were there in the early hours on Monday morning decked out in Bills gear to show their support for their team, even if they lost.’
CBS Rules Analyst Thought Refs Got Game-Changing Call Wrong in Bills-Chiefs AFC Title Game
‘”I felt like he gained it by about a third of the football, Jim. That was just my take on the play. Tough, tough play,” said Steratore to Jim Nantz.
Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen Shared Awesome Postgame Moment After AFC Championship
‘Patrick Mahomes and company were able to outlast Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Arrowhead in the AFC championship, holding on to win 32–29.’
Sideline View of Josh Allen’s Immediate Reaction to Bills' Final Play is Heartbreaking
‘CBS had a camera on the Bills sideline during that final play and it locked in on Allen, whose immediate reaction was rightfully pretty heartbreaking.’