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Josh Allen battles his way to a touchdown against the Chiefs.Photograph: Adrian Kraus/APView image in fullscreenJosh Allen battles his way to a touchdown against the Chiefs.Photograph: Adrian Kraus/APNFLThe Chiefs-Bills rivalry is incapable of producing a bad gameBuffalo extended their regular season domination over Kansas City. But they know that the playoffs are another matter altogetherMelissa JacobsMon 3 Nov 2025 03.10 ESTLast modified on Mon 3 Nov 2025 08.08 ESTShareOf course Josh Allen didn’t take a breath in the final seconds of the latest Chiefs-Bills classic. “You never know with Pat [Mahomes],” Allen told reporters after Buffalo eked out a 28-21 win on Sunday. Bills kicker Matt Prater had earlier missed a 52-yard field goal with 27 seconds remaining that would have sealed the win for Buffalo. Even the miss was dramatic, with Prater doinking his kick off the right upright. Allen wasn’t alone in thinking Mahomes could lead the Chiefs 58 yards down the field with 22 seconds left and no time outs. One Chiefs fan in Buffalo certainlyreminded the home crowdof Buffalo’s 2021 divisional round collapse in which Mahomes hit Tyreek Hill and then Travis Kelce with 13 seconds remaining to set up a game-tying field goal and eventual overtime win.Are these two teams capable of a producing a boring contest when they meet? Sunday had looked like it would go down that route, given the statement made by Buffalo’s defense, before the Chiefs threatened a comeback in the fourth quarter. The Bills had responded to questions about their depleted defense by stymying Mahomes for most of the game. Thissandwich sackby Greg Rousseau and Michael Hoecht showed the tenacity of Buffalo’s defensive line. They needed it: Mahomes converted on fourth and 17 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, a reminder that no matter the situation, he is always capable of tormenting the Bills.Allen was spectacular, completing 23 of 26 passes for 273 yards and three touchdowns (two via his legs). The two rushing touchdowns made Allen the firstNFLquarterback in history with at least six rushing touchdowns in each of his first eight seasons. James Cook also slashed the Chiefs for 114 yards on 27 carries, becoming the first 100-yard rusher allowed by Kansas City in 27 games.Buffalo are now 5-1 against Kansas City when Allen and Mahomes meet in the regular season. And the Chiefs enter the bye with numerous issues. They have no pass rush beyond Chris Jones. They need Josh Simmons back to shore up the offensive line. And they need more consistency and cohesion on offense. The current makeup does not appear like a group that has played together for long.Still, the Bills, like the rest of us, recognize the elephant in the room. Since 2020, Kansas City hold a 4-0 playoff record over Buffalo. If they meet again in the playoffs this season, we know it will be close, and that is ultimately the beauty of this rivalry. Since the 2021 divisional win in overtime, the Chiefs won both the 2023 divisiona…
Published: 2025-11-03T08:10:26
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