‘McDermott wasn’t interested in daring Patrick Mahomes to beat them, bypassing a 43-yard field goal on fourth and 2 with 2:27 left to give the ball to his franchise quarterback, essentially telling him to go win the game. He put the ball in Allen’s hands and Allen never relinquished it.’
Archives for November 18, 2024
Monday’s Kansas City Coverage
The Kansas City Chiefs have questions at left tackle again — but there’s an answer (Kansas City Star)
Trading for DeAndre Hopkins showed Chiefs’ ability to balance 2 critical factors (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs have been 9-0 before, but this time could be different for KC. Here’s why (Kansas City Star)
What’s the secret behind Steve Spagnuolo’s defense? We asked 11 Chiefs to find out (Kansas City Star)
Bill Belichick says the Chiefs’ close call against Denver should benefit them (Kansas City Star)
The Chiefs are living rent-free in their opponents’ heads. Next up: Buffalo Bills (Kansas City Star)
Why Chiefs — like Patrick Mahomes — believe Xavier Worthy is on verge of a breakout (Kansas City Star)
Injury subs for Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker have had mixed results: the history (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs seek feedback on renovated Arrowhead, new stadium options. Here’s how (and why) (Kansas City Star)
‘They don’t like me’: Patrick Mahomes expects hostile reaction from Bills fans (Kansas City Star)
What to watch as Chiefs visit Bills: Is Mahomes-Allen the NFL’s best QB rivalry? (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs-Bills prediction: Two factors I can’t ignore when making KC-Buffalo pick (Kansas City Star)
Mahomes, Kelce home burglaries: ‘It can happen anywhere,’ KC-area security expert says | Opinion (Kansas City Star)
Taylor Swift, Kelce Family Was ‘Shocked’ at Bills Mafia ‘Ruthlessness’ Last Year (SI)
Five Things to Watch on Sunday | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
How to Watch and Listen | Week 11: Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Josh Allen and the Bills show the Chiefs can be beaten — in November
‘“It’s a statement win,” Bills pass rusher Von Miller said. “They were undefeated. … It’s not our Super Bowl. Like, the season’s not over. We’re not going to the Super Bowl or anything like that. But we have to celebrate a win like this. … This is a good one. We’re going to celebrate this one. We’ve got a bye week, too. So we might celebrate this one for two days instead of just one. It’ll be a great night in Buffalo.”’
CBS NFL crew breaks tables in front of Bills Mafia before Chiefs game
‘Nate Burleson had perhaps the most impressive performance out of the four, even flipping half of the table away with his hand afterward, while legendary NFL coach Bill Cowher, former Texans star J.J. Watt and longtime quarterback Matt Ryan leaped through the air and snapped the plastic tables.’
Bills end Chiefs’ undefeated run as Josh Allen helps Buffalo break away late
‘Allen bolted from the pocket on a fourth-down play with just over two minutes on the clock and didn’t stop until he delivered a finishing blow with a 26-yard touchdown run that essentially sealed the 30-31 verdict in a thriller at Highmark Stadium. ‘
Bills’ fearless approach provides ultimate edge against Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
‘“I think you have to have a mindset where you can’t be afraid in those situations to do what you believe in,” McDermott told USA TODAY Sports after most of his players had cleared from the locker room after the 30-21 victory.’
Josh Allen’s 26-yard run seals Bills’ 30-21 win over KC and ends Chiefs’ bid for a perfect season
‘“When Josh takes off, I find myself just watching, like, ‘Wow, he’s different,’” Shakir said. “When he took off today, I just started yelling. I couldn’t stop yelling. I was blanking in the head.”’
Josh Allen, Bills hand Chiefs 1st defeat in nearly a year
‘The Bills knew that every Chiefs game this season had come down to the final minutes of the game, meaning “crunch time” had to see perfect execution from Josh Allen and the offense.’
‘Josh Allen experience’ rolls on with TD dash to sink Chiefs
‘”The Josh Allen experience, with this magnitude, has been phenomenal, man,” wide receiver Amari Cooper said. “… He’s a great player. The old adage, big-time players make big-time plays in big-time situations, and that’s exactly what he did.”‘
Bills’ James Cook TD puts Buffalo on the board vs. Chiefs
‘To start, safety Taylor Rapp picked off quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he was pressured by defensive tackle Ed Oliver. An unnecessary roughness penalty forced the Bills to start the following drive on the team’s own 35-yard line, but that was no problem.’
NFL MVP odds: Bills’ Josh Allen now the favorite after outdueling Patrick Mahomes to hand Chiefs first loss
‘He was the runner-up in 2020 behind award winner Aaron Rodgers, and he was finalist in 2022 (third place) and in 2023 (fifth place). This may be the season he finally take home the crown, at least according to the NFL betting odds from DraftKings sportsbook. After he put the team on his back in the Bills’ 30-21 victory that ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ undefeated season, Allen became the betting favorite to be the 2024 NFL MVP.’
Watch: Josh Allen unleashes ‘play of the year’ to seal Bills’ win vs. Chiefs, hand Kansas City first loss
‘The Chiefs’ unblemished 2024 record, and their franchise-best 15-game winning streak dating back to last season, went up in flames, thanks to Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Facing fourth-and-2 from the Chiefs’ 26 and clinging to a two-point lead, 23-21, Buffalo opted to be aggressive and go for it.’
Bills vs. Chiefs takeaways: Josh Allen’s fourth-down touchdown propels Buffalo, hands Kansas City first loss
‘Josh Allen certainly made his case to be the MVP of the league, orchestrating the play that pushed the Buffalo Bills past the Kansas City Chiefs from the ranks of the unbeaten. Allen’s 26-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter sealed Buffalo’s 30-21 victory over Kansas City.’
Josh Allen’s Fourth-Down Touchdown Showed How You Have to Beat the Chiefs
‘The call on Josh Allen’s game-winning 26-yard touchdown run was brilliant because, to me, it picked up on the one thing that opponents of the Kansas City Chiefs have failed to realize time and time again. They have one of the smartest defenses on the planet and are one of the best tackle-in-space teams in the NFL. All of the legal traffic created by these conflicting routes peeled off valuable Chiefs defenders one after another and drew them into assignments that took their eyes off the quarterback. It prevented any of them from reading the play, reacting and making a move on the ball. Allen took the fourth-and-2 play to the house, giving the Buffalo Bills a 30–21 lead. That was the final score.’
Bills WR Mack Hollins Sports Most Bizarre Pregame Outfit Before Chiefs-Bills
‘Ahead of their 4:25 p.m. matchup against the AFC-leading Kansas City Chiefs, the Bills pass catcher entered the stadium with quite the outfit. He sported a hard hat, a reflective vest, goggles, and construction gloves.’