‘The Chiefs are excellent at surviving these situations and winning one-score games. However, it remains true that the Chiefs are exposed and more vulnerable in each of the games in which they had 19 or fewer rushing attempts and fewer than 100 yards rushing.’
BillsBeat - January 25, 2025
Scanlon answers KC mayor's BBQ bet with offer of wings and beef on weck
‘Scanlon took some heat on social media for his wager last week with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott because Scanlon requested that Scott send him chicken wings from Forty Thieves pub, which is co-owned by Scanlon’s brother, instead of asking for wings from one of the more well-known wing spots in Western New York.’
Trip to the Super Bowl is on the line and Bills linemen could be deciding factor
‘“They’ve been great, they really have, led by Connor (McGovern) at the center position and having those guys pretty much all season long working hip-to-hip, side-by-side all year has been tremendous for our offense and for our team,” McDermott said. “I just can’t say enough about their brotherhood, their camaraderie if you will, and I think that just fosters into the rest of our team.”’
Buffalo Bills injury report update: Key defender ruled out for Chiefs game
‘Elsewhere, the news was mostly promising as linebacker Matt Milano (hamstring), cornerback Christian Benford (concussion), and nickel cornerback Taron Johnson (neck/shoulder) were not ruled out, though there is some mystery surrounding Benford.’
Are Bills finally on verge of KC breakthrough?
‘Peyton Manning didn’t beat Tom Brady in the playoffs until his third chance, winning the AFC Championship in 2007 on the way to Super Bowl XLI. Can Allen beat Mahomes in his fourth chance? The Chiefs, aiming for the first-ever Super Bowl three-peat, have seamlessly assumed the same dynastic, love-them-or-hate-them role of those Patriots. The Pistons bounced Michael Jordan from the playoffs three times before he and the Bulls overcame their boogeyman en route to winning the 1991 NBA title.’
How Bills’ Micah Hyde is helping Cole Bishop prep for Chiefs with Taylor Rapp out
‘Starting Bills safety Taylor Rapp left last week’s divisional round playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens with a hip injury. On Friday, McDermott ruled him out for this week’s AFC title game against the Kansas City Chiefs, meaning rookie Cole Bishop will make his first career playoff start on the league’s biggest stage.’
Hochul shows off Bills memorabilia, gives prediction vs. Chiefs during special appearance on ‘Shout!’ podcast
‘There’s an empty space on the wall next to the jersey where Hochul once had Marv Levy quotes signed by the Bills iconic coach.’
Buffalo Bills flag somehow survives massive fire that takes out entire block in Ovid, N.Y.
‘When 200-plus firefighters finally put out the fire in just under 12 hours, all that remained of the buildings on the block were rubble, bricks and debris. Yet, one thing was still standing around the burned remains.’
‘Jeopardy!’ contestant says he gave baby a ‘Buffalo Bills baptism’
‘“Even though I haven’t been back for a little while, Buffalo still runs pretty deep in my veins,” Shah said. “So much so that when my daughter was born, it was the day of the Bills game and to celebrate the Bills’ victory, I constructed a very small folding table out of pencils and styrofoam, then very gently lowered her through it, like (it was) her Buffalo Bills baptism.”’
Brasky: Bills fans — all you can ask for is a chance
‘There is a long list of questions to answer when it comes to this titanic matchup between the Bills and the Chiefs. But perhaps the question burning with the most intensity is: Who will leave their legacy?’
Postseason calluses bring Bills a different perspective in return to AFC championship game
‘Some of the younger players tried to keep perspective in 2020, especially when veteran defensive Jerry Hughes told stories about going 0-4 in playoff games before that season. It’s not always easy to take a step back in a whirlwind moment.’
Aquarium putting on Bills-themed sea lion demonstrations this weekend
‘“Its shows their more high-energy behaviors in the same way the crowd gets hyped up for the Bills,” said aquarium spokesperson Christine Stephans. Guests will also see how positive reinforcement training helps sea lions thrive under human care.’
Saturday's Kansas City Coverage
Travis Kelce had this advice for Chiefs teammates ahead of AFC Championship vs. Bills (Kansas City Star)
Final Chiefs-Bills injury report: Which starter will miss Sunday’s AFC Championship Game? (Kansas City Star)
Patrick Mahomes’ mother shares sad family news before AFC Championship Game vs. Bills (Kansas City Star)
Patrick Mahomes-Josh Allen rivalry approaching Tom Brady-Peyton Manning levels (New York Post)
Travis Kelce cheekily hits back at NFL haters who call him ‘slow’ and ‘washed’ up (New York Post)
Travis Kelce says he ‘used to dream’ of playing QB the way Josh Allen does (AP)
Patrick Mahomes’ grandfather in hospice just days before Chiefs’ AFC title game vs. Bills, his mother says (Fox News)
NFL great Champ Bailey sees why some fans think games are ‘rigged’ amid Patrick Mahomes controversy (Fox News)
Bettor places $1.3M wager on Chiefs, while public backs Bills (ESPN)
2025 AFC Championship Game: Travis Kelce says he ‘used to dream’ about being an NFL QB like Josh Allen (CBS Sports)
Chiefs trying to end this shocking 17-year drought by NFL teams that started with undefeated Patriots in 2007 (CBS Sports)
Travis Kelce Has Perfect Response to Narrative He’s Slowing Down (SI)
Xavier Worthy Says He’s Bringing Personal Vendetta to Bills Matchup After Draft Snub (SI)
Travis Kelce Gives Josh Allen the Ultimate Compliment Before Bills-Chiefs (SI)
Travis Kelce Gives Strong Defense on Coordinators Interviewing During Playoff Runs (SI)
Travis Kelce Honestly Expresses Chiefs’ Confidence in Two Areas of Advantage Over Bills (SI)
Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo Shares One Key to Defending Josh Allen Ahead of Bills Matchup (SI)
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce says he used to dream of being Josh Allen (The Sporting News)
Patrick Mahomes flopping compilation: How often does Chiefs QB dive to draw penalties? (The Sporting News)
Chiefs’ injury report is clean ahead of AFC Championship Game against Bills (KHSB-TV)
‘No limit at all’ for Chiefs fan amassing gear as team tries for historic Super Bowl 3-peat (KHSB-TV)
KCK artist taking no chance, paints Chiefs mural for 3rd year in a row for good luck (KHSB-TV)
Tico Sports’ Spanish broadcasts bring ‘more flavor’ to Chiefs Kingdom (KHSB-TV)
‘You’re good enough’: Travis Kelce shares mindset ahead of AFC Championship Game (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs Justin Reid and girlfriend Marissa Rand welcome baby girl (KCTV-TV)
‘Epic battle’: Students at Kansas City, Buffalo schools agree to friendly wager (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs fans have new food options for AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs fans share their superstitions and little-stitions before the AFC Championship game (KCTV-TV)
CBS Sports engineers routing miles of cable throughout GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (KCTV-TV)
AFC Championship bet: KC barbecue vs. Buffalo wings on the menu (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs fan hopes to add luck to ‘champ stamp’ with Taylor Swift’s signature (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs bar in Buffalo preparing for packed house for AFC Championship Game (KCTV-TV)
KC-based Company Tico Sports provides Spanish broadcasts for Chiefs, Current, and more (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs Fatigue? Why does everyone hate the Chiefs? (KDAF-TV)
Travis Kelce speaks on ‘washed’ comments ahead of AFC Championship (KDAF-TV)
Chiefs, Bills fans arrive in Kansas City for AFC Championship game (KDAF-TV)
Mayor Lucas places bet with Buffalo mayor for AFC Championship game (KDAF-TV)
Kansas City metro custodians ‘blessed’ with AFC Championship tickets (KDAF-TV)
New Kansas City vintage shop on Chiefs gear: ‘People really want it’ (KDAF-TV)
Kansas City Chiefs gear up for what’s expected to be a tough matchup against Buffalo Bills, QB Josh Allen (KMBC-TV)
Chiefs vs. Bills: Andy Reid, Travis Kelce and others speak to media ahead of AFC title game (KMBC-TV)
‘Champ stamp’ Chiefs superfan hoping to add Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift signatures to tattoo (KMBC-TV)
AFC Championship Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Bills will be without Taylor Rapp as battle with Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs looms
‘Rapp, who has been dealing with both hip and back-related injuries, has not participated in team practice at all this week.’
Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs, Josh Allen’s Bills meet in the playoffs again with more on the line than ever
‘“Patrick’s one of the greatest to ever play the game, and they’re one of the greatest teams to ever be assembled, going for a three-peat,” Allen said. “That’s what everyone wants to be in this league, to have the sustained success that they have.”’