Chiefs at Bills
Buffalo Bills 43, Kansas City Chiefs 41 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Chiefs 41 6 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 5 XP
Bills 43 5 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 0 XPJosh Allen 376 yds passingKenneth Walker 106 yds rushingKhalil Shakir 129 yds receivingKristian Fulton 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 431 ยท 468Passing yards 325 ยท 376Rushing yards 106 ยท 92Completions 17/33 ยท 18/34Yards per carry 7.1 ยท 7.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 33d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 43-41. Both teams came into the game with high stakes, as playoff positioning was on the line, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that showcased their offensive prowess.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 376 yards and four touchdowns, leading his squad to a crucial win. Khalil Shakir also made his mark, racking up 129 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Chiefs' secondary. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker carried the ball effectively for Kansas City, contributing 106 rushing yards in a losing effort.
The Bills' defense played a vital role in sealing the victory, with Christian Benford making a key interception that shifted momentum in the second half. Despite the Chiefs' late-game surge, Buffalo's ability to create turnovers and hold off their opponents proved decisive. The game's turning point came when Allen connected with Shakir for a touchdown that put Buffalo ahead in the fourth quarter, ensuring they would not look back.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 17/33 | 52% | 325 | 2 | 3 | 68.3 |
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 18/34 | 53% | 376 | 4 | 3 | 94.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 15 | 106 | 7.1 | 29 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 7 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Woody MarksHB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 33 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 19 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 4 | 129 | 32.3 | 29 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 6 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | โ | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 26 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Travis KelceTE | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 62 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 26 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||||
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nathaniel WatsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Kristian FultonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor RappSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-WallaceFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 3/3 | 4 | 47 |
