‘There is a long list of questions to answer when it comes to this titanic matchup between the Bills and the Chiefs. But perhaps the question burning with the most intensity is: Who will leave their legacy?’
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Postseason calluses bring Bills a different perspective in return to AFC championship game
‘Some of the younger players tried to keep perspective in 2020, especially when veteran defensive Jerry Hughes told stories about going 0-4 in playoff games before that season. It’s not always easy to take a step back in a whirlwind moment.’
Aquarium putting on Bills-themed sea lion demonstrations this weekend
‘“Its shows their more high-energy behaviors in the same way the crowd gets hyped up for the Bills,” said aquarium spokesperson Christine Stephans. Guests will also see how positive reinforcement training helps sea lions thrive under human care.’
Saturday’s Kansas City Coverage
Travis Kelce had this advice for Chiefs teammates ahead of AFC Championship vs. Bills (Kansas City Star)
Final Chiefs-Bills injury report: Which starter will miss Sunday’s AFC Championship Game? (Kansas City Star)
Patrick Mahomes’ mother shares sad family news before AFC Championship Game vs. Bills (Kansas City Star)
Patrick Mahomes-Josh Allen rivalry approaching Tom Brady-Peyton Manning levels (New York Post)
Travis Kelce cheekily hits back at NFL haters who call him ‘slow’ and ‘washed’ up (New York Post)
Travis Kelce says he ‘used to dream’ of playing QB the way Josh Allen does (AP)
Patrick Mahomes’ grandfather in hospice just days before Chiefs’ AFC title game vs. Bills, his mother says (Fox News)
NFL great Champ Bailey sees why some fans think games are ‘rigged’ amid Patrick Mahomes controversy (Fox News)
Bettor places $1.3M wager on Chiefs, while public backs Bills (ESPN)
2025 AFC Championship Game: Travis Kelce says he ‘used to dream’ about being an NFL QB like Josh Allen (CBS Sports)
Chiefs trying to end this shocking 17-year drought by NFL teams that started with undefeated Patriots in 2007 (CBS Sports)
Travis Kelce Has Perfect Response to Narrative He’s Slowing Down (SI)
Xavier Worthy Says He’s Bringing Personal Vendetta to Bills Matchup After Draft Snub (SI)
Travis Kelce Gives Josh Allen the Ultimate Compliment Before Bills-Chiefs (SI)
Travis Kelce Gives Strong Defense on Coordinators Interviewing During Playoff Runs (SI)
Travis Kelce Honestly Expresses Chiefs’ Confidence in Two Areas of Advantage Over Bills (SI)
Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo Shares One Key to Defending Josh Allen Ahead of Bills Matchup (SI)
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce says he used to dream of being Josh Allen (The Sporting News)
Patrick Mahomes flopping compilation: How often does Chiefs QB dive to draw penalties? (The Sporting News)
Chiefs’ injury report is clean ahead of AFC Championship Game against Bills (KHSB-TV)
‘No limit at all’ for Chiefs fan amassing gear as team tries for historic Super Bowl 3-peat (KHSB-TV)
KCK artist taking no chance, paints Chiefs mural for 3rd year in a row for good luck (KHSB-TV)
Tico Sports’ Spanish broadcasts bring ‘more flavor’ to Chiefs Kingdom (KHSB-TV)
‘You’re good enough’: Travis Kelce shares mindset ahead of AFC Championship Game (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs Justin Reid and girlfriend Marissa Rand welcome baby girl (KCTV-TV)
‘Epic battle’: Students at Kansas City, Buffalo schools agree to friendly wager (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs fans have new food options for AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs fans share their superstitions and little-stitions before the AFC Championship game (KCTV-TV)
CBS Sports engineers routing miles of cable throughout GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (KCTV-TV)
AFC Championship bet: KC barbecue vs. Buffalo wings on the menu (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs fan hopes to add luck to ‘champ stamp’ with Taylor Swift’s signature (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs bar in Buffalo preparing for packed house for AFC Championship Game (KCTV-TV)
KC-based Company Tico Sports provides Spanish broadcasts for Chiefs, Current, and more (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs Fatigue? Why does everyone hate the Chiefs? (KDAF-TV)
Travis Kelce speaks on ‘washed’ comments ahead of AFC Championship (KDAF-TV)
Chiefs, Bills fans arrive in Kansas City for AFC Championship game (KDAF-TV)
Mayor Lucas places bet with Buffalo mayor for AFC Championship game (KDAF-TV)
Kansas City metro custodians ‘blessed’ with AFC Championship tickets (KDAF-TV)
New Kansas City vintage shop on Chiefs gear: ‘People really want it’ (KDAF-TV)
Kansas City Chiefs gear up for what’s expected to be a tough matchup against Buffalo Bills, QB Josh Allen (KMBC-TV)
Chiefs vs. Bills: Andy Reid, Travis Kelce and others speak to media ahead of AFC title game (KMBC-TV)
‘Champ stamp’ Chiefs superfan hoping to add Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift signatures to tattoo (KMBC-TV)
AFC Championship Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Bills will be without Taylor Rapp as battle with Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs looms
‘Rapp, who has been dealing with both hip and back-related injuries, has not participated in team practice at all this week.’
Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs, Josh Allen’s Bills meet in the playoffs again with more on the line than ever
‘“Patrick’s one of the greatest to ever play the game, and they’re one of the greatest teams to ever be assembled, going for a three-peat,” Allen said. “That’s what everyone wants to be in this league, to have the sustained success that they have.”’
Bills rule out S Rapp, while CB Benford questionable to play in AFC title game at Chiefs
‘Buffalo also has the option of promoting veteran Kareem Jackson off its practice squad. Signed in the summer, the 15th-year player appeared in two games with the Bills this season. McDermott ruled out the possibility of promoting Micah Hyde, the Bills former starting safety who rejoined the team by signing to the practice squad in early December.’
Bills star Dion Dawkins says there should be a ‘Protector of the Year’ award for offensive linemen
‘”Offensive linemen don’t have awards for being great. There’s not a ‘Protector of the Year’ award. I’m knocking on so many doors now to get this award going. I’m gonna head spear it and make sure this gets done before I’m done playing,” Dawkins said during his press conference on Thursday.’
Bills S Taylor Rapp (back, hip) out vs. Chiefs
‘”Yeah, it’s high,” McDermott said of his confidence in Bishop. “He’s a young player, but at the same time, he’s grown. He went through an injury in training camp, missed a lot of time — that set him back, set his growth back, delayed it at least — and then came in, and he’s grown through each experience, and confident he’ll continue to do that moving forward.”‘
NFL playoff ticket sales: Bills vs. Chiefs in record demand, Eagles vs. Commanders outselling past NFC finale
‘Specifically, sales for this Sunday’s AFC Championship are 50% higher than final sales for 2023’s divisional-round matchup in Buffalo, where Tyler Bass missed a would-be game-winning field goal for the Bills. They’re also 155% higher than sales for their 2021 showdown, in which Mahomes needed just 13 seconds at the close of the game to engineer an overtime-inducing scoring drive; and 140% higher than sales for the 2020 AFC Championship, which the Chiefs won 38-20.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins thinks NFL should add this category to annual awards
‘”Offensive linemen don’t have awards for being great,” Dawkins said, via the Batavia Daily News. “There’s not a Protector of the Year award. I’m knocking at so many doors now to get this award going. I’m gonna [spearhead] it and make sure that this gets done before I’m done playing. Because there’s so many greats. There’s so many greats. If we have great quarterbacks, we have great running backs, we have rushing titles, we have quarterback passing titles. All those titles are reflections of the O-linemen, which are the protectors.”‘
Josh Allen is simply the NFL’s most irreplaceable player
‘Considering Allen has posted eye-popping numbers without an elite receiver at his disposal, the seventh-year pro deserves extra credit for leading an offense that averaged 30-plus points with just eight turnovers. Despite being asked to shoulder a heavier load without a premier receiver on the perimeter, he has evolved into a playmaking “game manager” with an efficient game.’
Bills bringing different approach into latest playoff battle with Chiefs
‘It was easy to be skeptical, given that teams don’t usually get better by removing one of their most talented pieces. And it’s not like the Bills had a lot of options to replace Diggs with a player of similar talent, given the calendar and their tight salary cap situation.’
The Buffalo Bills’ kryptonite needs to become their superpower in AFC Championship Game vs. Chiefs
‘”If not now, then when?” seems to be the motto of the Buffalo Bills and Bills Mafia entering AFC Championship Game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. After a 13-win season and two more playoff wins added to the portfolio of Josh Allen, Buffalo find themselves standing across from the demon in their dreams for the fourth time in the postseason, hoping to finally exorcise their past failures.’
Buffalo Bills get devastating injury news ahead of AFC Championship Game vs. Chiefs
‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday morning that starting safety Taylor Rapp is ruled out for Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a hip injury. He was questionable to play but now officially won’t suit up.’