Buffalo Bills Edge Kansas City Chiefs 30-21
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After watching quarterback Josh Allen bounce off two Kansas City Chiefs defenders before crossing the goal line on a 26-yard run, Bills receiver Khalil Shakir joined the rest of the packed Buffalo stadium by screaming at the top of his lungs.
The Game-Changing Moment
Allen’s touchdown on fourth-and-2 with 2:17 left sealed Buffalo’s 30-21 victory, kept the Bills (9-2) in contention for the AFC’s top seed and spoiled the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs’ bid for a perfect season.
A Big Win for the Bills
The Bills never relinquished the lead after going ahead 16-14 on Tyler Bass’ 33-yard field goal on the final play of the first half. James Cook rushed for two first-half touchdowns and Allen threw a 12-yard TD pass to Curtis Samuel early in the fourth quarter.
Chiefs’ Perfect Season Comes to an End
The Chiefs (9-1) were the NFL’s last undefeated team and finally ran out of ways to eke out one-score victories and overcome second-half deficits. The Chiefs had won 15 straight, including playoffs, since they fell 20-14 to the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 17, 2023.
Quotes from the Game
"I appreciated coach for trusting us," said Allen, who took off up the right hash mark, shrugged off being shouldered by linebacker Nick Bolton and had enough momentum to reach the end zone while wrapped up by safety Bryan Cook.
"We feel like we can play better. So we’ll get back to work and try to use this as a spark so we can be a better football team in the end," said Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Conclusion
The Bills’ win over the Chiefs was a significant one, keeping them in contention for the AFC’s top seed and spoiling the Chiefs’ bid for a perfect season. The Bills have won six straight and moved closer to their fifth straight AFC East title.
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The Buffalo Bills won 30-21.
Q: Who scored the game-changing touchdown for the Bills?
A: Quarterback Josh Allen scored on a 26-yard run.
Q: What was the significance of the game for the Bills?
A: The win kept the Bills in contention for the AFC’s top seed and spoiled the Chiefs’ bid for a perfect season.
Q: What was the Chiefs’ record going into the game?
A: The Chiefs were 9-0, the NFL’s last undefeated team.
