Overview
- Buffalo enters Week 9 at 5-2 off a 40-9 win, while Kansas City sits 5-3 after recovering from an 0-2 start with Rashee Rice back from suspension.
- Josh Allen said facing Patrick Mahomes demands his best, while Mahomes lauded Allen’s size, mobility and year-over-year growth.
- Buffalo managed injuries during the week, with linebackers Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano practicing fully Wednesday as other contributors were held out.
- ClutchPoints predicted a 34-28 Chiefs victory and projected big production for Josh Allen along with a strong outing from James Cook, framing these as pregame forecasts.
- A data-driven model from Dimers gave Kansas City a 57% win probability, projected a 26-24 outcome, and identified Under 52.5 as the best bet.