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Bills Defeat Chiefs in Thrilling Matchup, Improve to 6-2

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The Buffalo Bills claimed a narrow 28-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a highly anticipated rematch of last season's AFC championship game. Josh Allen led the charge, throwing for 273 yards with a team-record 88.5% completion percentage and rushing for two scores. The Bills' defense put pressure on Patrick Mahomes, sacking him three times and hitting him 15 more as he finished with the worst completion percentage of his career, 44.1%.

Key Takeaways:

  • Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores, outdueling Patrick Mahomes and leading the Bills to a 28-21 victory.
  • James Cook had 114 yards rushing, contributing to the Bills' win.
  • The Bills' defense harassed Mahomes, sacking him three times and hitting him 15 more, as he finished with a 44.1% completion percentage.
  • The game was decided in the final 17 seconds, when Mahomes threw three straight incompletions, including a batted-down pass by rookie Maxwell Hairston.
  • The Bills have now won two straight since losing consecutive games, improving to 6-2 on the season.
  • The teams have a history of close matches, with the Bills having defeated Kansas City in five straight regular-season meetings but losing to them in the 2020 postseason and last season's AFC title game.
  • Kansas City's three-game win streak was snapped, dropping them to 5-4 on the season.
  • Mahomes, a two-time NFL MVP, finished with 250 yards passing and no scores, along with an interception, marking the first time he's completed fewer than 50% of his passes in a regular-season outing.
  • Rashee Rice scored a three-yard run, while Kareem Hunt had a two-yard run to account for Kansas City's two touchdowns.
  • Allen's performance marked two significant milestones: becoming the NFL record holder for most touchdown runs by a quarterback, and moving into second place among players before the age of 30 in total touchdown scores.

Statistics:

  • Josh Allen completed 23 of 26 passes, a team-record 88.5% completion percentage, for 273 yards.
  • Patrick Mahomes finished 15 of 34 for 250 yards, with a 44.1% completion percentage, and no touchdown scores.
  • The Bills' defense had Mahomes sacked three times and hit 15 more.
  • Maxwell Hairston's batted-down pass sealed the win for Buffalo in the final 17 seconds.
  • James Cook's 114 yards rushing contributed significantly to the Bills' win.
  • The game was the fifth straight regular-season victory for the Bills over the Chiefs.
  • Josh Allen's touchdown run was the 78th of his career, including the playoffs, breaking the NFL record for quarterbacks.
  • Allen's three TDs moved him ahead of Patrick Mahomes for second among players before the age of 30 in total touchdown scores.
  • Allen trails only Peyton Manning (288) in total touchdown scores.

Sources:

  • THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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