Kansas City Chiefs (8-5) – Buffalo Bills (7-6): 17-20
In another dimension, the Chiefs won this match at the top with an absolutely sensational action a few seconds from time: a side pass from Travis Kelce (83 yards) For Kadarius Tony. Yes, but Tony started this action offside, and cost his team the victory.
Play was called back but can't believe Kelce tried this 😮
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It was therefore the Bills who won, in the wake of an irresistible James Cook (141 yards, 1 TD) in the first act. Josh Allen (23/42? 233 yards, 32 yards rushing, 2 TD, 1 Int) also played his part, while the defense did not need to surpass itself against a weak Chiefs attack.
Andy Reid's men have work to do, this second consecutive defeat illustrating the limits of this group, which still cannot find the explosiveness characteristic of Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs (25/43, 271 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int ). The defense held up, helped by the return of Nick Bolton, but it could not compensate for the weakness of the offensive squad.
With this victory, the Chiefs put themselves back in the race for the playoffs, while the Chiefs see the dreams of a bye week as a number 1 seed slip away.
The Bills strike first
The start of the match begins with an interception by Patrick Mahomes, like this Chiefs attack this season, and particularly in this first act. Unimaginative and predictable, Patrick Mahomes' gang is not in good shape.
The Bills are in better shape, with James Cook absolutely radiant in the first act. Double threat by nature, he makes the Chiefs defense suffer at every opportunity. It is also the latter who opens the scoring on a pass from Josh Allen, before the quarterback doubles the takedown (0-14).
While Buffalo is in total control, Josh Allen revives the Chiefs with an interception. Just before the end of the first act, Andy Reid found a providential man, Jerick McKinnon (37 yards, 1 TD), to revive the team with the touchdown of hope (7-14). Kansas City is doing well despite a very poor performance.
Kansas City fights back
After a Buffalo field goal, the Chiefs have their backs against the wall. fortunately Patrick Mahomes returned from the locker room with greater determination, and distributes to his targets. While Travis Kelce advances the lines, Rashee Rice is at the conclusion (14-17). Despite being in difficulty for the majority of the match, the Chiefs quickly returned to the match.
Buffalo does not play in this second act, multiplying unsuccessful drives. It is often necessary a miracle by Josh Allen to have big winnings. It is almost logical that the Chiefs come back to the level with a field goal, led by Rashee Rice (72 yards, 1 TD) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
The match gets stuck in a weird rhythm, each team seeming to be more afraid of losing than wanting to win. It is in this context that Josh Allen carries his team to Tyler Bass's field goal. However, he leaves the ball to Patrick Mahomes with almost 2 minutes to play.
