Overview
- Buffalo beat Kansas City 28-21, handing the Chiefs their fourth one-score defeat of the season and dropping them to 5-4 and out of a playoff spot.
- Patrick Mahomes went 15-of-34 for 250 yards with one interception, posting the first sub-50% completion game of his career under a season-high pressure rate and three sacks.
- Mahomes called for greater consistency and said, "We’ve got to get there first," when asked about a potential postseason rematch with the Bills.
- Head coach Andy Reid confirmed right tackle Jawaan Taylor sustained a right ankle injury, with further evaluation planned during the bye week.
- Lead back Isiah Pacheco was out with an MCL sprain as Clyde Edwards-Helaire was elevated for depth, while Josh Allen (23-of-26) and James Cook (114 rushing yards) powered Buffalo’s efficient offense; Kansas City next visits division-leading Denver after the bye.