‘The Chiefs are not only just a team ahead of the Bills in the rankings. They’re the team who won the Super Bowl last season and a team who the Bills have plenty of history with. Their last two meetings have come down to a difference of six points or less, and they’ve traded wins and losses in the last four matchups between each other. Buffalo has beat Kansas City in their last two meetings during the regular season but haven’t beaten the Chiefs yet in the playoffs under Sean McDermott.’
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5 things to watch for in Bills at Chiefs | Week 14
‘Mahomes averages 2.5 touchdowns per game, while Allen averages 2.4, which is the most in NFL history for quarterback with at least 60 games played. It should be noted that the quarterback that is second highest in touchdowns per game has won the last four such matchups, including Buffalo’s 24-20 victory in Week 5 last season.’
Game Predictions | Bills at Chiefs | Week 14
‘Both the Chiefs and Bills are winless this season when allowing more than 20 points, but that will change Sunday.’
Bills at Chiefs | How to watch, stream & listen | Week 14
‘Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz. Color Analyst: Tony Romo. Sideline Reporter: Tracy Wolfson.’
Sean McDermott says support from Bills players was ‘clear and much appreciated’
‘In interviews across the locker room, Bills players from veterans to rookies voiced their support of McDermott on Friday, saying the meeting went well. Safety Micah Hyde, who spoke up in the meeting to back McDermott, was adamant that it was a non-issue.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Recent offensive output gives Bills GM Brandon Beane hope for five-game hot streak
‘Indeed, in two games with Joe Brady as the play-caller, the Bills totaled 66 points and 898 yards, went 18 of 35 on third down, allowed only two sacks, committed only two turnovers and scored on 12 of their 26 possessions.’
Bills Notebook: Taylor Rapp set to return after missing one game with stinger
‘“I had a stinger the week before (against Denver), so it flared up,” Rapp said. I “didn’t want to be put on a stretcher, obviously, but as soon as I said I felt it in my neck a little bit, it was one of those things to be safe instead of sorry.”’
What is the Buffalo Bills’ record following the bye week under Sean McDermott?
‘The team is 6-0 post-bye under McDermott.’
Bills face daunting task against Chiefs amid a crowded AFC playoff race
‘Entering Sunday, the Bills have a 3% chance to win the AFC East and 20% chance to make the playoffs, down from a 67% chance five weeks ago, according to Upshot’s playoff simulator. A win over the Chiefs bumps Buffalo’s playoff odds to 33%, but loss plummets them to 9%.’
Sean McDermott claps back against questions against his character, backed by GM Brandon Beane
‘“I know who I am,” McDermott said. “I know how I try and do things. Am I without flaw? No, I’m not without flaw, and I say that humbly. I believe we try and do things right here. I doesn’t mean that everything we do is right. People are going to have their own opinions. I believe we’ve won a lot of games here since we’ve arrived and I’m confident in that.”’
Saturday’s Kansas City Coverage
Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco won’t play Sunday. Here’s who will get snaps (Kansas City Star)
NFL suspends Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross. Here’s when he could return to games (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco ruled out of Sunday’s game vs. Bills with shoulder injury (USA Today)
Chiefs missing 4 starters, including top RB Isiah Pacheco, with Buffalo visiting on Sunday (AP)
Chiefs rule out Isiah Pacheco vs. Bills with shoulder injury (ESPN)
Chiefs WR Justyn Ross suspended 6 games, with 5 already served (ESPN)
Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco among players ruled out for Sunday’s game against Buffalo (KHSB-TV)
NFL suspends Justyn Ross for 6 games, but Chiefs WR can return after Bills game (KHSB-TV)
Injury-riddled Chiefs to be without 4 starters against Bills (KCTV-TV)
Report: Chiefs’ Ross to serve final game of suspension after reinstatement from NFL’s Commissioner Exempt List (KCTV-TV)
Report: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross suspended, will return to the team on Monday (KMBC-TV)
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco among four starters to miss Bills game (WDAF-TV)
How Chiefs backups will step in for injured starters against Bills (WDAF-TV)
Chiefs WR Justyn Ross suspended six games after arrest (WDAF-TV)
Week 14 Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Bills coach Sean McDermott cited 9/11 hijackers as an example of teamwork. Now he regrets it
‘“I thought it went as good as one could expect, as I could expect,” he said. “It was important for me to address the players that are new to us since 2019 and may not have been around that day, so that they understood that situation and how it unfolded. And that based on who I am and what they’ve seen, my hope in how I try to do things and how I handled that situation. So it went well. Their support was clear. And much appreciated.”’
Sean McDermott says he feels support from team as he again addresses 9/11 hijacker comments
‘“It was important for me to address the players that are new to us since 2019 and may not have been around that day,” said McDermott, who met with players Thursday to discuss the comments. ”So they understood that situation and how it unfolded, and that, based on who I am and what they’ve seen, my hope and how I try and do things and how I handled that situation. So it went well. Their support was clear and much appreciated.”’
Bills fine Shaq Lawson for his actions in shoving incident with fan in Philadelphia: report
‘On Friday, the Bills decided to punish Lawson for his actions, according to a report from NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. According to the report, Lawson was “fined an undisclosed amount for his interaction with a fan in the game against Philadelphia.”‘
Will Bills-Chiefs rivalry decide Buffalo’s playoff fate?
‘Per ESPN Analytics, the Bills enter Week 14 with the toughest remaining strength of schedule, starting with the game in Kansas City. The matchup will mark the sixth time the teams have met since 2020 and the fifth straight contest in Arrowhead Stadium. And if history is any guide, the game should be a memorable one.’