‘In a post on Instagram, Mahomes added a few pictures from the game along with the caption, “Good luck.”’
BillsBeat - January 22, 2024
NFL script writers are sadists: What they’re saying following Bills’ playoff loss to Chiefs
‘Bass will take a lot of heat for the loss, but he was not the only problem for Buffalo in the divisional round. Sean McDermott and the Bills defense had few answers for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense. Buffalo’s defense was dealing with their fair share of injuries, but the team’s lack of answers and adjustments were nothing short of frustrating.’
How special teams woes and a kicker’s struggle mounted in Bills loss to Chiefs: ‘I feel terrible’
‘Bass finishes the 2023 season — his fourth with the Bills — with an 82.8% field goal percentage but just a 40% one in the postseason. He went 2-of-5 in the Bills’ two playoff games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and then the Chiefs, both at home.’
Bills lose to Chiefs - again - in playoff heartbreaker as tying kick goes wide right (Observations)
‘Buffalo was down multiple starters on defense, including middle linebacker Terrel Bernard and cornerback Christian Benford — and it showed. The Chiefs couldn’t be stopped, scoring on five of their first six possessions. The only time they were stopped was when they got the ball back with just 20 seconds left in the first half.’
Watch: Jason Kelce takes bowling ball shot at Buffalo Bills tailgate
‘Before heading into Highmark Stadium, however, Kelce made a brief stop at a Bills tailgate to take a bowling ball shot. In the video below, you can see Kelce take the shot and toss the bowling ball to the ground to the delight of the Bills Mafia. Kelce then gave high fives to Bills fans.’
How special teams woes and a kicker’s struggle mounted in Bills loss to Chiefs: ‘I feel terrible’
‘“Ultimately, it’s completely on me,” Bass said. “I’ve got to do a better job of getting through to my target. I’ve got to do a better job of playing it a little bit more left when you have a left to right (wind). I’ve been here long enough to know that you have to do that… I feel terrible, you know?”’
What Sean McDermott said about another Bills loss to Chiefs, who’s to blame
‘The Chiefs scored on five of their first six possessions and the Buffalo offense lost its mojo down the stretch in another disappointing postseason defeat.’
Seven Takeaways: Missed opportunities offensively, dud performance defensively, injuries plague Bills in divisional-round loss to Chiefs; What now?
‘Unlike previous defeats in which the Bills tortured their fans with dismal performances, Buffalo performed admirably against the KC, setting itself up for a chance to tie the game inside the final 2 minutes of the fourth quarter. But it was not to be, as once again, QB Patrick Mahomes and the rival Chiefs got the better of the Bills, this time on Buffalo’s home turf.’
Sabato: After failing to build a team to stop Patrick Mahomes, the Bills should try to out-score him
‘The Buffalo Bills played a run-first, clock-controlled, mistake-free game. The Bills held the ball for more than 37 minutes, ran 78 plays — a 50-50 split between pass and run — had seven more yards, six more first downs and one fewer turnover. And they still lost.’
Bills winning streak snapped in divisional round loss to Chiefs; KC advances to sixth straight AFC title game
‘The Bills battled tooth and nail with the defending champions but ran out of gas in the second half, allowing KC to power past them en route to clinching another final-four playoff berth.’
Another defensive collapse leads to third Bills playoff loss to Chiefs four years
‘The Bills dominated the time of possession by 15 minutes, they ran for 182 yards and punted two times. They still lost the game because the Chiefs averaged 7.7 yards per play and only faced five third downs all game.’
Wide right and game over for the star-crossed Buffalo Bills. Maybe next year — maybe never
‘For Bills fans, heartbreak this time came at home, and with victory at their fingertips. At the two-minute warning, the Bills had second-and-nine at the Kansas City 26-yard line. It seemed a touchdown was very possible, or at the very least a tying field goal. Quarterback Josh Allen, patient and smart all night, missed two open receivers, forcing Bass — slightly dinged up from the previous playoff game — to keep Buffalo alive with his leg.’
Monday's Kansas City Coverage
‘Loved being the villain.’ How Chiefs knew Patrick Mahomes craved a road playoff game (Kansas City Star)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s best game of season was vital to Chiefs’ win at Buffalo (Kansas City Star)
What we learned from Kansas City Chiefs’ 27-24 NFL playoffs victory vs. Buffalo Bills (Kansas City Star)
Five things that stood out about Chiefs’ win over Bills to reach AFC title game (Kansas City Star)
Grading the Chiefs’ winning performance in AFC Divisional Round game vs. Bills (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce makes NFL playoff history with QB Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Star)
Inside Chiefs’ huddle before final stop vs. Bills — and the adjustments that helped (Kansas City Star)
Here is a first look at the Chiefs vs. Ravens AFC Championship Game matchup (Kansas City Star)
No one had more fun at the Chiefs-Bills game than Travis Kelce’s brother, Jason (Kansas City Star)
Photo gallery (Kansas City Star)
Taylor Swift finally hangs out with Jason and Kylie Kelce at Travis’ Chiefs vs. Bills game in Buffalo (New York Post)
Taylor Swift bundles up in Chiefs colors at Buffalo Bills playoff game (New York Post)
Travis Kelce waves and blows kisses to Bills Mafia as Chiefs secure playoff win (New York Post)
Shirtless Jason Kelce loses his mind celebrating Travis Kelce touchdown at Bills game (USA Today)
Shirtless Jason Kelce screams after Travis Kelce touchdown, spotted partying with Bills fans in Buffalo (Fox News)
Travis Kelce blows kiss, forms heart with hands as he scores historic TD with Taylor Swift watching (Fox News)
Taylor Swift booed by Buffalo fans at Travis Kelce’s playoff game (Fox News)
Bills fans pelt Patrick Mahomes with snowballs as he leaves field following Chiefs win (Fox News)
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs relished ‘challenge’ of road win over Bills (ESPN)
Chiefs find defense at right time to knock out Bills on road (ESPN)
Patrick Mahomes finds Travis Kelce for second TD (ESPN)
Jason Kelce and Taylor Swift support Travis at Chiefs-Bills (ESPN)
Jason Kelce shirtless for screaming celebration alongside Taylor Swift after Travis Kelce scores TD (CBS Sports)
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce pass Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski for most TDs by single duo in NFL playoff history (CBS Sports)
Mecole Hardman fumble results in touchback as controversial rule enforced in Chiefs-Bills playoff game (CBS Sports)
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce makes heart symbol with Taylor Swift, Jason Kelce watching after TD vs. Bills (CBS Sports)
Patrick Mahomes remains gold standard in rivalry with Josh Allen after epic showdown (Fox Sports)
Chiefs’ Drue Tranquill Savaged Bills Fans After Another Painful Playoff Loss (SI)
Jason Kelce’s Daughter Had Priceless Reaction to Her Dad Cheering Shirtless for Chiefs (SI)
Chiefs Lineman Claims Bills Shut Off Hot Water in Kansas City’s Locker Room After Playoff Clash (SI)
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Had the Perfect Response to Finding Out Jason Was Celebrating His TD Shirtless (SI)
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Impressively Dodged a Barrage of Snowballs From Bills Fans After Win (SI)
NFL Fans Destroyed Chiefs’ Andy Reid After Mecole Hardman’s Brutal Fourth Quarter Fumble (SI)
A Bare-Chested Jason Kelce Had Wildest Celebration After Travis Kelce’s TD in Chiefs—Bills Playoff Game (SI)
Cameras Caught Chiefs’ Chris Jones Having Words With Bills Fans in Heated Pregame Moment (SI)
Patrick Mahomes snowballs: Chiefs QB forced to dodge debris from Buffalo crowd after beating Josh Allen, Bills (The Sporting News)
Patrick Mahomes stats today: Chiefs QB wins first playoff road game in efficient showing vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Most championship games in a row: Chiefs closing in on NFL record set by Patriots dynasty (The Sporting News)
Chiefs vs. Bills final score, results: Kansas City survives on Tyler Bass missed field goal to reach AFC championship again (The Sporting News)
Who do Chiefs play next? Kansas City’s AFC Championship opponent set in 2024 NFL playoff bracket (The Sporting News)
NFL fumble rule: Why Mecole Hardman’s end zone turnover was ruled touchback in Chiefs-Bills matchup (The Sporting News)
Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes set postseason record, pass Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski with TD connections vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Travis Kelce gestures heart at Taylor Swift after TD, Jason Kelce celebrates shirtless as Chiefs take lead (The Sporting News)
Jason Kelce embraces Bills mafia, celebrates with Taylor Swift while watching brother Travis Kelce, Chiefs (The Sporting News)
Chiefs WR Valdes-Scantling shakes off season’s struggles with big playoff performance (KHSB-TV)
AFC Divisional report | Chiefs outlast Bills, reach 6th straight AFC title game (KHSB-TV)
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce make NFL history with 2 more touchdowns (KHSB-TV)
Chiefs’ defense loses 2 starters in opening half at Buffalo (KHSB-TV)
“In Playoff Patrick we trust:” Kansas City Chiefs fans pledge (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs react to winning trip to 6th straight AFC Championship Game (KCTV-TV)
Kansas City “fan” blows Bills FG-attempt wide right in hilarious video (KMBC-TV)
Jason Kelce celebrates his brother scoring a touchdown by going shirtless, hopping out of suite (KMBC-TV)
Jason Kelce attends Chiefs-Bills playoff game, hangs out at tailgating events before hand (KMBC-TV)
Patrick Mahomes-Travis Kelce connection makes NFL history; Kelce does heart hands celebration (KMBC-TV)
‘He’ll get better for that’: Andy Reid on Mecole Hardman’s fumble out of the end zone (KMBC-TV)
‘It’s you versus them’: Patrick Mahomes said he was excited to play on the road this week (KMBC-TV)
Taylor Swift heads to Buffalo to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play the Bills (KMBC-TV)
Chiefs headed to sixth-straight AFC Title Game after Bills miss out on win in Buffalo (KMBC-TV)
Mahomes, Chiefs embrace road atmosphere after win vs. Bills (WDAF-TV)
Chiefs fans across Kansas City gather to watch the Chiefs take on the Bills (WDAF-TV)
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce set record for touchdowns by a duo in NFL postseason history (WDAF-TV)
Chiefs advance to sixth straight AFC Championship with win over Bills (WDAF-TV)
Chiefs Defeat Bills, 27-24, to Advance to Sixth-Consecutive AFC Championship Game (Chiefs.com)
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With Sean McDermott and Josh Allen, playoff failures define Bills
‘The Bills under McDermott and Allen are being defined by their failures, similar to the franchise’s last glory days in the 1990s. Back then, Jim Kelly and crew lost four straight Super Bowls. Now, McDermott and Allen have no playoff success to show for winning four straight AFC East championships.’
Undoubtedly unfazed, the Chiefs undid the Bills again
‘That was the thing Allen and the Bills lacked — that final measure of expertise. “We got to make one more play, and we didn’t,” Allen said. The loss will be blamed on Tyler Bass’s shanked 44-yard field goal attempt that failed to tie the score with 1:43 to go, but really the Chiefs had steadily bled them of self-assurance throughout the final quarter.’