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Archives for November 18, 2024

Three questions: Bills’ victory opens door for shot at home-field advantage

‘Obviously, it’s a big deal because it opens the door for the Bills to potentially get the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage for the playoffs. That would require the Chiefs to lose one more game if the Bills win out, or lose two more if the Bills go 5-1. ESPN Analytics says the Chiefs have a 53% chance to get the No. 1 seed. Regardless, the win puts the Bills in good position to earn the No. 2 seed. Pittsburgh is 8-2, but the Steelers have a rough schedule the last seven weeks, including a visit to Kansas City. Pittsburgh’s win over Baltimore on Sunday helps the Bills, because it drops the Ravens to 7-4.’

Takeaways, game balls from the Buffalo Bills’ 30-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs

‘The Bills squandered two opportunities in the first half after starting with good field position. In the first quarter, leading 6-0, the Bills started at their 40-yard line and moved into Chiefs territory after receiver Khalil Shakir’s 15-yard catch on third-and-9. But three plays gained only two yards and the Bills punted. In the second quarter, a 25-yard punt return by rookie Brandon Codrington set up the Bills at the Chiefs’ 41. But three plays gained 7 yards, and on fourth down, Allen threw an interception.’

Plays that shaped the game: Bills teammates marvel at Josh Allen Experience

‘“That was a great football play,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “I’ve seen the play they ran. I saw it on the field, and that was not really an option. That was just a guy making a play in a big moment. Whenever the play’s not there, he does a great job of making plays happen. That’s what he did on that last play.”’

Report Card: Bills get across-the-board contributions in win over Chiefs

‘The Bills hit Mahomes seven times, with Von Miller also getting a sack. Greg Rousseau had two quarterback hits. The Bills also defended five passes, including one each by Christian Benford and Cam Lewis. Benford and Rasul Douglas each made three tackles. The Bills allowed just one pass of more than 16 yards.’

Bills end Chiefs’ perfect season with Josh Allen’s knockout punch TD run

‘The simple truth is that this was bigger than going 1-0 for the week. This win came against their No. 1 nemesis, a team that has tormented them, and it came with the extra benefit of ending the Chiefs’ run at perfection as it was Kansas City’s first defeat after nine victories. Yes, the 1972 Miami Dolphins can pop their champagne yet again.’

Bills report card: Josh Allen magic, Sean McDermott gutsiness halt Chiefs’ perfect bid

‘Perhaps the most impressive aspect of this victory was how Allen continually survived despite facing so many third-and-longs. This was not a great day on first and second down, mainly because the Bills just couldn’t get any traction on the ground. But Allen fought his way out of trouble and he ended up achieving 13 of the Bills’ 24 first downs through the air.’

‘It’s Josh’: QB’s run delivers a huge Bills win

‘“I didn’t see him until he was already like 10 yards downfield, when (Allen) was just running people over, running through tackles,” center Connor McGovern told the Times Herald. “But the big thing on that play was I didn’t know until afterwards O’Cyrus had a great block (on Jones) an inside move and he takes him and throws him literally across, past me. And that just gave Josh this huge open hole and he just took off. So credit goes to Cybo on that one.”’

Josh Allen throws on Superman cape, lifts Bills over rival Chiefs (Instant Takeaways)

‘It’s been a rough first few months for Samuel since signing a three-year deal with the Bills in the offseason. He entered Sunday’s game with just 127 yards on 16 catches but showed signs of life last week against the Colts with four grabs for 35 yards on eight targets. Samuel made several clutch catches in the game, and none bigger than a 12-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter.’

Josh Allen leads shorthanded Buffalo Bills past Chiefs in 30-21 win (Encouraged/worried)

‘The Bills have time to heal on their bye week, but a few players got dinged up against the Chiefs. Dion Dawkins exited the game late with an ankle injury. He was able to return after getting it taped but that is exactly what happened to Spencer Brown last week. On the same drive, Khalil Shakir suffered a back injury on a hit that he took on a 3rd down reception to move the chains.’