Overview
- Kickoff is 4:25 p.m. ET at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park with national coverage on CBS and streaming options including Paramount+ and Fubo.
- Sportsbooks list Kansas City around -2 to -2.5 with a money line near -130 to -136 and a total of approximately 52.5 points.
- Chiefs injuries include starting left tackle Josh Simmons and running back Isiah Pacheco ruled out, with guard Trey Smith listed as questionable.
- Buffalo’s defensive front is thin with Ed Oliver on injured reserve and DaQuan Jones ruled out, while cornerback Taron Johnson is questionable and linebacker Matt Milano is slated to return.
- The rivalry’s split character persists: Buffalo has the recent regular-season edge, Kansas City has four playoff eliminations over the past five years, and both Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes remain central MVP talking points.