Result of the Game
The Kansas City Chiefs won the game with a score of 27-24.
This victory knocked the Buffalo Bills out of the NFL Playoffs in the Divisional Round.
Performances
Josh Allen, the Bills’ quarterback, had a good game with 258 total yards. He threw one touchdown pass and scored two touchdowns by running.
James Cook gained a total of 82 yards.
Rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid caught five passes for 45 yards.
Buffalo Defense Struggles
The Buffalo defense had a tough time stopping Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense.
Offensive Statistics
Kansas City gained a total of 363 yards and scored on five out of seven drives.
Buffalo focused heavily on running the ball, particularly successful in the first half with 124 rushing yards and two touchdowns by Allen. However, their rushing performance dropped to 58 yards in the second half.
Travis Kelce scored a touchdown for Kansas City by catching an uncovered pass from Mahomes
Plays
Mecole Hardman had two significant plays of 30+ yards in the second half.
Critical Moments
Buffalo attempted a fake punt in the fourth quarter, which was unsuccessful.
In the final two minutes, Buffalo had a chance to take the lead but failed to convert on a crucial third-and-long play.
Missed Opportunities
Tyler Bass, the Bills’ kicker, missed a 44-yard field goal, ultimately sealing the end of the game and the Bills’ season.
Individual Achievements
Stefon Diggs surpassed James Lofton for the third-most playoff receiving yards in team history with 21 yards.
Josh Allen became the second quarterback in NFL history, alongside Patrick Mahomes, with at least 26 total touchdowns in their first 10 playoff games.
Allen’s two rushing touchdowns in the first half tied Jalen Hurts for the most in a single season (regular season + playoffs).
Dawson Knox set a record for the most receptions by a Bills tight end in postseason history with 28.
Team Milestone
Buffalo achieved a historic milestone with 10+ rushing first downs in consecutive postseason games for the first time in team history.
Overall Game Dynamics
The game featured several scoring plays, including field goals and touchdowns, by both teams at various points in the game.