Overview
- Kickoff is set for Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at Highmark Stadium, with coverage on CBS and streaming on NFL+ in local markets.
- Sportsbooks list Kansas City as a narrow favorite in the range of roughly 1 to 2.5 points, reflecting strong two-way interest.
- Kansas City ruled out running back Isiah Pacheco and tackle Josh Simmons, while guard Trey Smith and tackle Jaylon Moore are questionable; Buffalo will be without Gabe Davis and Joshua Palmer, with DaQuan Jones and Shaq Thompson also out and Ed Oliver on injured reserve.
- This marks the 10th meeting between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen since 2020, with Buffalo holding the recent regular-season edge and Kansas City winning all four postseason matchups.
- The result could carry playoff tiebreaker weight, as Buffalo’s run defense has struggled and Mahomes’ mobility plus Rashee Rice’s return boost the Chiefs’ attack, even with Pacheco sidelined.