Kansas City
Chiefs
6-4
27
FINAL
44
Buffalo
Bills
8-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Kansas City Chiefs 44-27 in Week 12 of the 2027 season. This victory not only solidifies Buffalo's position in the playoff race but also serves as a statement game against a perennial contender in Kansas City.
Buffalo's offensive unit was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 276 yards and showcased his versatility with a dynamic performance. Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground, amassing 75 rushing yards, while receiver Gabe Davis found the end zone, further complementing the passing attack. On the opposing side, Patrick Mahomes tossed three touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bills' offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays at pivotal moments, with Maxwell Hairston snagging an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The Chiefs struggled to contain Buffalo's balanced attack, resulting in a game where they were often on their heels. The turning point came late in the second quarter, when Hairston's interception set up a quick touchdown drive, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and ultimately control the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 36 | 22 | 61% | 276 | 1 | 1 | 82.6 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 36 | 20 | 56% | 269 | 3 | 2 | 84.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 16 | 75 | 4.7 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 11 | 64 | 5.8 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 20 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 11 | 30 | 2.7 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 76 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 57 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Scott | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Brevard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 5 | 5 | 3 | 51 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 47 |

