‘With the game on the line, the Bills’ high-priced defensive line was in his face, tipping a ball and hitting the Kansas City Chiefs’ two-time MVP twice, including a fourth-and-15 hit by Leonard Floyd that forced Mahomes to drift left and throw off his back foot.’
Archives for December 11, 2023
Sabato: Sean McDermott proves he hasn’t lost the Bills locker room after tumultuous week
‘There were times McDermott couldn’t seem to shake his old habits, from burning two timeouts at the end of the first half on defense, to refusing to a kick a field goal on the final play or dialing up pressure on the last drive of the game, despite costing the Bills previously in those moments with the same strategy.’
Monday’s Kansas City Coverage
For the first time in years, Kansas City Chiefs’ path to AFC West title is no cakewalk (Kansas City Star)
Controversy hovers over Chiefs’ loss, but there’s no more rationalizing their issues (Kansas City Star)
Why Patrick Mahomes unleashed a fury of rage on the sideline after Chiefs’ loss to Bills (Kansas City Star)
What we learned about Kansas City Chiefs in 20-17 loss to Buffalo Bills (Kansas City Star)
Five things that stood out about the Chiefs’ deflating loss to the Bills (Kansas City Star)
What Andy Reid, Chiefs (and referee) said about controversial offsides flag vs. Bills (Kansas City Star)
This Kansas City Chiefs report card would’ve looked better had late TD stood vs. Bills (Kansas City Star)
Taylor Swift wears $250 vintage Chiefs sweatshirt from this KC store at Sunday’s game (Kansas City Star)
Photo gallery (Kansas City Star)
Bill Althaus: A possible great ending for Chiefs instead turns into more talk about the referees (Independence Examiner)
Taylor Swift cheers on boyfriend Travis Kelce at Chiefs vs. Bills game in Kansas City (New York Post)
Patrick Mahomes rips NFL officiating after Kadarius Toney’ offsides penalty in Chiefs’ loss (USA Today)
The Mahomes Meltdown Game: Mistake-Prone Kansas City Struggles Again (Wall Street Journal)
Chiefs have 49-yard go-ahead TD called back by penalty, fall 20-17 to Buffalo (AP)
Analysis: Officiating again stole the spotlight even though the call against the Chiefs was correct (AP)
Irate Patrick Mahomes goes berserk on sidelines as Chiefs lose to Bills (Fox News)
Patrick Mahomes gives Josh Allen an expletive earful after frustrating end to game (Fox News)
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid rip officiating after loss: ‘A bit embarrassing’ (Fox News)
Chiefs’ Chris Jones gets into heated conversation with coach; assistant slams tablet (Fox News)
Travis Kelce’s clever play to score touchdown taken off board after Kadarius Toney’s mistake (Fox News)
Tony Romo’s Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce flub sparks funny Jim Nantz quip (Fox News)
Taylor Swift eyes down Bills players ahead of Chiefs game (Fox News)
Brittany Mahomes’ 1-word response to controversial end to Chiefs-Bills game (Fox News)
Mahomes, Reid criticize offside call that negated Kelce lateral TD (ESPN)
Best sports plays that didn’t count — Travis Kelce joins list (ESPN)
Taylor Swift returns to Arrowhead for Bills-Chiefs game (ESPN)
Patrick Mahomes loses it after Chiefs fall to Bills, explains what made him so angry: ‘It’s tough to swallow’ (CBS Sports)
The Chiefs’ Wide Receiver Problem Is Now a Full-Blown Crisis (SI)
Chiefs Run the Best Trick Play of the Season and Blow It With a Mind-Boggling Penalty (SI)
A Heated Patrick Mahomes Had to be Held Back From Refs at End of Chiefs’ Loss to Bills (SI)
Andy Reid Says Penalty Costing Chiefs Go-Ahead Touchdown Was ’Embarrassing” (SI)
Tony Romo Ruthlessly Ripped the Chiefs’ Wide Receivers at End of Loss to Bills (SI)
CBS Rules Analyst Perfectly Explained Why Refs Made Right Call on Chiefs’ Kadarius Toney Being Offside (SI)
Patrick Mahomes Says He Still Wants Travis Kelce’s Non-TD to Be Shown When He Enters Hall of Fame (SI)
NFL Fans Had So Many Taylor Swift-Kadarius Toney Jokes After Chiefs’ Brutal Loss to Bills (SI)
Brittany Mahomes Bashed Refs on Instagram After Costly Offsides Call Negated Chiefs’ Late TD (SI)
What’s wrong with the Chiefs? How WR drops, Eric Bieniemy to Matt Nagy downgrade are hurting Kansas City’s offense (The Sporting News)
Mad Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid blast officials for ending of Chiefs’ loss to Bills: ‘Embarrassing for the NFL’ (The Sporting News)
NFL referee explains offside call on Kadarius Toney that outraged Chiefs after loss to Bills (The Sporting News)
Chiefs offside penalty, explained: How Kadarius Toney ruined Travis Kelce’s ‘legendary’ lateral TD pass vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Chiefs game report | By Kadarius Toney’s toe, Chiefs snatch defeat from jaws of victory vs. Bills (KHSB-TV)
‘It’s tough to swallow’ | Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on loss to Bills (KHSB-TV)
Chiefs Kingdom fans share how team can bounce back before playoffs (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs can’t pull off the comeback in devastating loss to Bills at Arrowhead (KMBC-TV)
Chiefs comeback effort falls short in second straight Bills loss (WDAF-TV)
Mahomes, Reid call out referees after Toney offsides call (WDAF-TV)
Referee explains Kadarius Toney’s offensive offside call in Chiefs-Bills (WDAF-TV)
Chiefs fans looking at bright side after loss to Bills (WDAF-TV)
Chiefs Fall to Bills, 20-17, on Sunday Afternoon (Chiefs.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Chiefs.com)
Photo gallery 2 (Chiefs.com)
Photo gallery 3 (Chiefs.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 4 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 1 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Photo gallery 2 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
The officials weren’t wrong as the Chiefs raged, but does anyone want this?
‘According to Cheffers, “no warning was required.” Well, no. Not required. But it was the fair and sensible thing to do. And isn’t that what an official is ultimately supposed to be?’
Bills get go-ahead field goal late, take advantage of Chiefs penalty to hold on for 20-17 win
‘“Just so thankful. I’m grateful for so many things,” McDermott said. “So many people that reached out. Andy Reid, many of their staff after the game. I know quite a few of the coaches on their staff. They’re a class act. I appreciate that.”’
Bills’ Ed Oliver calls 9/11 remarks leaker ‘coward’ as team shows support for Sean McDermott
‘On Sunday night, Ed Oliver called the people who leaked the message in the meeting a “coward.” “I think that’s a bunch of bulls—,’ he told reporters. “Whoever leaked it, I think you’re a coward. For one, everything supposed to stay in house. I got his back on everything. I know he’s a good guy. I know he’s a great guy, actually.”‘
Buffalo Bills ‘didn’t flinch’ in topping Kansas City Chiefs
‘”This week wasn’t easy. It wasn’t easy for Coach McDermott,” Allen said. “You can question a lot of things about coaching style, you can question a lot of things about my decision-making, you can question a lot of things about this team, but to question his character and who he is as a man … he’s one of the better humans on this planet, with how he carries himself, and we saw it for what it is.”‘
Taylor Swift fan and Bills TE Dalton Kincaid says maybe she’ll write a song about wild Bills-Chiefs game
‘Kincaid was asked about playing, and winning, in front of one of his favorite singers and he said the dramatics of the matchup may have inspired her to write a hit.’
Chiefs vs. Bills score: Buffalo keeps playoff hopes alive, upsets Patrick Mahomes in wild finish at Arrowhead
‘This game between these two AFC rivals came down to the final possession. After a Harrison Butker 27-yard field goal knotted the game at 17 at the start of the fourth quarter, this contest was determined on the final two drives. Buffalo marched 48 yards into field goal range where Tyler Bass booted a 39-yarder to give the Bills the go-ahead lead with under two minutes remaining. Meanwhile, the defense held up its end of the bargain as it kept Patrick Mahomes and the K.C. offense at bay, forcing a turnover on downs and the win.’
Josh Allen Was in Awe of Travis Kelce’s Gutsy Play That Almost Beat the Bills
‘The Bills’ narrow 20–17 win was nearly spoiled by Chiefs star Travis Kelce’s last-minute catch-and-lateral to receiver Kadarius Toney for what would’ve been a go-ahead touchdown on their last drive. Instead, the play was called back for offensive offsides on Toney, eventually leading to the game’s end three plays later.’
Ex-Chiefs Lineman Expertly Broke Down Why Bills’ Von Miller Wasn’t Offsides on Critical Play
‘Schwartz explained that the blue line of scrimmage on the television broadcast was not where the line of scrimmage actually was. Using the placement of the ball as the actual line of scrimmage, Miller was in a legal position and timed his rush perfectly with when Creed Humphrey snapped the ball.’
Bills playoff picture: Buffalo’s updated AFC wild-card chances to make 2023 NFL playoffs
‘At 7-6, the Bills are a game above .500 following after upsetting the Chiefs in Kansas City in Week 14 after the Week 13 bye. From here, they can still crumble down the stretch or stay hot to finish strong and take back the division from the Dolphins. Either outcome is possible, given their Josh Allen-led talent and Josh Allen-led issues.’
Josh Allen interceptions streak: How Bills QB compares to Joe Namath, Terry Bradshaw, other NFL turnover machines
‘During Allen’s career, the amazing has almost always come with the mistakes. He cut down on the interceptions in 2020, when he threw only 10 in 16 games, but he has since surpassed that total in every season, including already in 2023 despite having played in four fewer games.’
Bills hold off Chiefs to keep playoff hopes alive
‘The Bills kicked off to start the game and the Chiefs took the field for their first offensive drive. Bills edge rusher, AJ Epenesa, tipped a pass from Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and grabbed it out of the air for an interception.’
McDermott: ‘I wanted to be aggressive. That’s how we practiced during the week.”‘
‘”Praise God, number one. I mean, just the staff, the players, [were] steadfast in their focus. I couldn’t be more proud of a group at this point in the regular season.” McDermott later added, “To a person, they didn’t flinch. They were focused. They supported one-another. They supported me, and I don’t take that for granted at all.”‘